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Internationalization #21 IIT Bombay, India, Semester Exchange Program Autumn 2025

26 February 2025 | Internationalization

Hello Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering students!

For those of you who are interested in joining an exchange in the fall semester in 2025 - 2026, here is some interesting information for you to look at.

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.

Registration Timeline

Application Deadline : 09.00, 03 March, 2025
Interview Session : 5 March, 2025

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:

Round Trip 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

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