About Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
The Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay runs B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD programmes, with research in communications, microelectronics, power and more.
The Department of Electrical Engineering was set up in the early years of IIT Bombay and is based on the Powai campus in Mumbai. It offers a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, M.Tech programmes and a PhD; the institute bachelors admissions page also describes a five-year dual degree that pairs the electrical B.Tech with an M.Tech specialisation such as communication and signal processing. Research groups work on communications, signal processing, control systems, computing, microelectronics and power systems. The department posts its own notices for M.Tech and PhD admission in the 2026-27 cycle.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
B.Tech seats are filled through JEE (Advanced) and JoSAA counselling, as stated on the IIT Bombay bachelors admissions page. M.Tech candidates apply on the IIT Bombay online admissions portal after the entrance test required for the programme; some departments also hold a written test or interview. PhD applicants apply through the institute research admissions notices.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College
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Frequently asked questions
What does IIT Bombay Electrical Engineering offer?
B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD and a five-year B.Tech plus M.Tech dual degree.
How do I join the B.Tech or dual degree?
Through JEE (Advanced) and JoSAA counselling.
Where are M.Tech admission details posted?
On the department website news section for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- IIT Bombay home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Bachelors admissions - Academic Office, IIT Bombay · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Masters admissions - Academic Office, IIT Bombay · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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