Established in 1958, the second of its kind, IIT Bombay was the first to be set up with foreign assistance. The institute is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of engineering education and research.

IIT Bombay also builds links with peer universities and institutes, both at the national and the international levels, to enhance research and enrich its educational programmes. Over the years, the institute has created a niche for its innovative short-term courses through continuing education and distance education programmes. Members of the faculty of the institute have won many prestigious awards and recognitions, including the Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar and Padma awards.

The Vision of IIT Bombay is to be the fountainhead of new ideas and of innovators in technology and science.

Its Mission is to create an ambience in which new ideas and creativity flourish and from which research and scholarship and leaders and innovators of tomorrow emerge.
Objectives and Goals
•To provide the best possible educational facilities for training bright students for careers in technology and science.
•To provide a creative atmosphere in which higher studies and research thrive both among the students and the faculty.
•To organise short intensive courses, conferences and seminars on current technological developments which will be of benefit to the surrounding community.
•To provide research and development consultancy, which will promote contact with and be of service to industries and to government and civic organizations
•To organize quality improvement programmes for faculty members from various engineering colleges.
•To provide leadership in curriculum design and development

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