IIT Bombay, India, Semester Exchange Program Autumn 2025

📢 Attention ITS students! The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), one of India’s top universities, is now accepting applications for the Autumn 2025 Semester Exchange Program. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience world-class education, cutting-edge research, and cultural immersion in India.

📌 Program Overview

• Duration: July – November 2025
• Location: IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India
• Tuition Fees:
  • Waived for students from institutions with an MoU with IIT Bombay.
  • Non-MoU students: INR 5,000 per credit for coursework, INR 10,000 per month for research projects.
• Expenses Covered by Students:
  • Roundtrip flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Quarantine costs (if applicable)
  • Learning materials
  • Accommodation and living expenses

🎓 Academic Opportunities

IIT Bombay offers exchange opportunities across various engineering, science, and social science disciplines, including:

• Engineering (Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
• Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics)
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Industrial Design & Management
• Energy & Environmental Studies

🔗 Explore Academic Divisions: IIT Bombay Academic Divisions
📜 Course List: IIT Bombay Course Portal
📅 Academic Calendar: IIT Bombay Academic Calendar

📚 Credit Requirements

• Minimum Credits: 15 per semester
• Maximum Credits: 40 per semester
• Recommended Credits: 15–30 (typically 3–5 courses)

Course selection will be finalized upon admission, and students will be manually registered for their chosen courses.

🏠 Accommodation & Fees

• Hostel Charges: INR 7,000 per month (extra days charged at INR 1,000 per day)
• Administration Fees: INR 15,000 per semester
• Mess Advance: INR 27,000 per semester
• Mess Security Deposit: INR 2,000 (refundable)
• Library Deposit: INR 10,000 (optional, refundable)
• Payments can be made via cash (INR) or wire transfer (details will be provided upon arrival).

🩺 Healthcare: IIT Bombay provides basic OPD facilities, but all students must have personal health insurance covering sickness and accidents before arrival.

📌 Eligibility & Entry Regulations

• Open to undergraduate (2022 & 2023) and graduate students from ITS.
• Students must apply for a Student Visa (Tourist Visas are not permitted).
• Course selection is subject to department approval, and students cannot retake courses they have already completed at ITS.

🔗 Visa Information: Indian Government Visa Portal

📄 Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents in one complete package:
✅ Application Form (Download Here)
✅ Personal Particulars of Foreign Scholars (Download Here)
✅ CV/Resume
✅ Certified Academic Transcripts (with grade explanation)
✅ Statement of Purpose (SOP)
✅ Study Plan (for coursework) or Research Proposal (for research students)
✅ Bonafide Certificate from ITS (confirming enrollment and permission to study at IIT Bombay)
✅ Two Recommendation Letters from ITS faculty members
✅ Proof of English Proficiency (one of the following):

• Medium of Instruction Certificate (English)
• TOEFL (minimum 580/240/95)
• IELTS (minimum 6.5 overall, 6 in each section)
• Duolingo (minimum 115)
  ✅ Copy of Passport (personal details page)
  ✅ Signed Undertaking (confirming responsibility for all expenses)
  ✅ Parental Support Letter (for ITS students, in Bahasa Indonesia)
  ✅ Health Insurance Declaration

🚨 Important: Incomplete applications will not be processed.

📝 Application Process for ITS Students

1️⃣ Submit your application via: ITS Study Abroad Form
2️⃣ Compile all documents into a single .zip/.rar file before submission.
3️⃣ Send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject:
“Confirmation Study Abroad Application_IITB_NAME_NRP”

📅 ITS Internal Deadline: 3 March 2025 (09.00 WIB)
📅 Interview Session: 5 March 2025

✈️ Additional Support for Incoming Students

IIT Bombay’s International Relations Office provides:
✔️ Admission Offer Letter for visa applications
✔️ Airport Pickup Assistance
✔️ Hostel Accommodation Arrangements (subject to availability)
✔️ FRRO Registration Assistance (Foreigners’ Registration)
✔️ Student Buddy Program to help transition into IIT Bombay
✔️ Identity Card & Network Access Assistance
✔️ Grade Cards Issued Post-Exchange

Students must inform IIT Bombay two weeks before arrival to avail of these services.

📩 Contact Information

For ITS students, all inquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

📧 ITS Global Engagement
Email: studyabroad@its.ac.id
Subject: ASK_IITB

For details on IIT Bombay’s exchange program:
🌏 IIT Bombay International Relations Office

📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to study at one of India’s top universities and experience an unforgettable international exchange! Apply now and take your academic journey global! 🚀