Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai
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
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
History
Established in 1958, one of India's top technical institutes
Frequently Asked Questions
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
550-acre campus
Overlooks Powai Lake
Visitor registration required
Best during cultural festivals
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
IIT Bombay, Powai
Education
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