IIT Bombay BTech 2026-27 fees released: first semester academic fees set at ₹1,34,150

IIT Bombay today, 27 October 2026, released the fee structure for new Indian BTech students enrolling in the Autumn 2026-27 academic session. The updated fees detail academic and hostel charges for the upcoming year, providing clarity for prospective students.

For the 2026-27 academic year, a new BTech entrant will pay ₹1,34,150 in academic fees for the first semester. In addition, the first-semester hostel fees are set at ₹19,950.

BTech Academic Fees and Waivers

The tuition fee at IITs is ₹1,00,000 per semester for general and OBC students. However, SC, ST, and PwD students are exempted from tuition fees. Financial assistance is also available, with students from families earning below ₹1 lakh per year receiving a 100% tuition fee waiver, and those from families earning between ₹1–5 lakh per year receiving a 66% tuition fee waiver.

The total cost for a 4-year BTech program at IITs generally ranges between ₹9.5 lakh to ₹11 lakh for general category students. The lowest tracked complete-course estimate at IIT Bombay is ₹4,88,000. For specific programs, such as BTech in Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Bombay, the total fee is 800000 INR, with an annual fee of 200000 INR.

Hostel and Mess Charges

IIT Bombay offers fully furnished accommodation across 17 hostels for both boys and girls, overseen by the Hostel Coordinating Unit. Hostel fees per semester generally cover rent, electricity, water, mess advance, and security deposits. Students who do not opt for hostel facilities are not required to pay hostel fee components.

The total fees for hostel, mess, and other charges per semester at IIT Bombay is INR 44,200. This includes INR 8,300 for hostel charges, INR 27,000 for mess charges, and INR 8,900 for other charges such as electricity, water, amenities, and a security deposit. The cumulative total hostel fee at IIT Bombay is INR 16,900. A one-time refundable hostel-mess security deposit of INR 3,000 is required at the time of first hostel admission.

For hostel residents, the per-semester mess advance is INR 22,500. The total amount payable per semester, including hostel and mess advance, for a hostel resident is INR 39,400. Hostel and mess charges at IITs typically range from ₹40,000–₹55,000 per semester.

Payment and Admissions Process

The admission process for IIT Bombay BTech students includes a seat acceptance fee paid during JoSAA counselling. General category students are required to pay ₹35,000, while SC/ST/PwD students pay ₹15,000. This fee is subsequently adjusted against the first-semester charges for the Autumn 2026-27 academic session.

Fee payments are supported online through various methods, including SBI Collect, UPI, or Net Banking. Students are typically expected to complete their fee payment within seven days of receiving their seat allotment. This process ensures that the initial acceptance fee contributes directly to the overall first-semester financial commitment.

Further reading

• KCET/COMEDK UGET 2026: Apply online for engineering admissions
• COMEDK UGET 2027 registration expected in February for BE admissions
• COMEDK UGET 2027 registration to open in early February for BE/BTech admissions
• COMEDK UGET 2027: Register by mid-to-late March; registration opens early February

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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