At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | IIT Bombay | IIT Kharagpur |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), MumbaiMumbai · Estd. 1958 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), KharagpurKharagpur · Estd. 1951 |
| Admission route | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. |
| Type | Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education) | Government (Central-government autonomous Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Education) |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #3 | NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #5 |
| Branch-wise fees | Current fee rows are not available on this comparison page. | |
Overview
IIT Bombay (founded 1958, NIRF #3) and IIT Kharagpur (founded 1951, NIRF #5) are first-generation IITs with the longest histories. IIT Kharagpur is the oldest IIT; IIT Bombay leads in current placement averages.
Academics
**IIT Bombay** offers wide portfolio in CSE, EE, ME, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace, Engineering Physics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science with M.Tech. **IIT Kharagpur** offers the broadest IIT portfolio — 19 departments including unique programmes in Architecture, Mining, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture.
Campus Life
**IIT Bombay** in Powai, central Mumbai — fully metro-connected. **IIT Kharagpur** on 2,100-acre campus in Kharagpur, West Bengal — largest IIT campus, fully residential.
Verdict
**Pick IIT Bombay** if: rank under 100 (CSE) / 1,000 (other), want Mumbai metro access + highest placements.
**Pick IIT Kharagpur** if: rank 100-500 (CSE) / 1,000-2,500 (other), want broadest branch portfolio + largest IIT campus.
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