Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai

Educational
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

About

Premier engineering institute with beautiful lakeside campus. Established in 1958 with UNESCO assistance, IIT Bombay is consistently ranked among Asia's top universities. The sprawling 550-acre campus on the banks of Powai Lake features modernist architecture set amid lush tropical greenery and rolling hills. The campus is a self-contained township with hostels, recreational facilities, restaurants, and even a lake-facing amphitheater. The annual cultural festival Mood Indigo and tech fest Techfest are among India's largest college events, drawing participants from across the globe. Visitors can explore the campus with prior registration and enjoy scenic lake views from several vantage points within the grounds.

Basic Information

Timings

Campus visits 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free (registration required)

Best Time to Visit

December-January (festival time)

Place Type

Educational

How to Reach

Train to Kanjurmarg, then bus to IIT Bombay

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 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

3.1 km
SEEPZ
Line 3
4.1 km
4.4 km
4.6 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Central Line
2.1 km

History

Established in 1958, one of India's top technical institutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

Campus visits 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free (registration required)

Type

Educational

Best Time to Visit

December-January (festival time)

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

550-acre campus

Overlooks Powai Lake

Travel Tips

Visitor registration required

Best during cultural festivals