IIT Bombay, Powai Mumbai
About
One of India's premier engineering and technology institutions, IIT Bombay's sprawling green campus by Powai Lake is a hub of innovation, research, and academic excellence.
Basic Information
Timings
Open campus, restricted areas require permission
Entry Fee
Free (ID required at gate)
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Education
How to Reach
Auto from Kanjurmarg or Powai. BEST buses available.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Aarey JVLR (3.1 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Kanjur Marg (2.1 km away) on the Central Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of IIT Bombay, Powai
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of IIT Bombay, Powai
History
Established in 1958 as the second IIT in India, with UNESCO assistance and Soviet funding. The campus was built on reclaimed marshland near Powai Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open campus, restricted areas require permission
Entry Fee
Free (ID required at gate)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The campus spans 550 acres with its own lake frontage
Home to India's first student satellite - Pratham
The annual cultural festival Mood Indigo is Asia's largest college festival
Visitor passes available at the main gate
The lake view from the campus is stunning at sunset
Try the affordable food at the campus canteens
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near IIT Bombay, Powai
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Educational
IIT Bombay Campus & Lake (Powai)
Educational
National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Powai
Education
Powai Lake & Garden District
Nature
Hiranandani Gardens, Powai
Nature
Powai Lake
Nature
Vihar Lake
Nature
Vihar Lake, Borivali
Nature
Mahakali Caves (Kondivite Caves)
Historical
Aarey Forest Trails
Nature