IITB History

How Indian Institute of Technology Bombay was established? Provide the History . Also provide the Objectives and Goals of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

[Kiran Chandar]

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay was established in the year 1958. It is located at Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India .

History—

Planning for the Institute at Bombay began in the year 1957 and the first batch of 100 students was admitted in 1958.

The Institute at Bombay campus at Powai extends over 200 hectares and i surroundings with Vihar and Powai lakes on either sides and green hills strewn around.

in the year 1961, by an act of Parliament, the Institute was declared an institution of national importance .

IIT Bombay was established with the cooperation and participation of the UNESCO, utilizing the contribution of the Govt. of USSR.

Objectives and Goals---

To provide leadership in curriculum design and development.

To offer best educational facilities for training bright students for the careers in technology and science.

To create atmosphere in which higher studies and research thrive both amongst the students and the faculty.

To provide research and development consultancy.

To organize a short intensive courses, conferences and seminars on current technological developments .

To organize quality improvement programmes for faculty members from various engineering colleges.

Contact Details:
IIT Bombay
Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
022 2572 2545