Illinois Institute of Technology, Mumbai Campus Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

Admissions will follow a transparent, merit‑based, UGC‑compliant process:

• Academic qualifications evaluated holistically
• English proficiency and STEM readiness assessed
• Verification of documents before offer issuance
• Scholarships aligned with merit and program demand

How to Apply

Step 1: Choose Your Program

Explore academic offerings on the Illinois Tech Mumbai website.

Step 2: Collect Documents

Prepare transcripts, identification, English proficiency results, and (where required) SOP or CV.

Step 3: Apply Online

Use the official “Apply as Undergraduate/Graduate” portal on the Illinois Tech Mumbai website.

Eligibility

• For applicants studying under Indian or similar school boards (CBSE, CISCE, IB, Cambridge, State Boards, etc.), you need at least a “B” grade.
• This means:
  • CBSE: minimum cumulative average of 61% (B2)
  • CISCE: minimum cumulative average of 50% (Second Class)
  • IB: minimum subject score of 5
  • GCSE / IGCSE: minimum grade 6
  • A and AS Levels: minimum grade C or equivalent “Credit”/“Good” rating in your board’s scheme
• These are minimum eligibility thresholds for your application to be considered.
  Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

• Unless you qualify for a waiver, you must show English proficiency through one of these tests:
  • TOEFL iBT: 80+ overall, with 20+ in each band
  • IELTS (paper or center‑based): 6.5+ overall, with 6.0+ in each band
  • Duolingo English Test: 115+ overall, with 115+ in all subscores

You may be exempt from submitting an English test score if you have the following minimum scores:

• SAT EBRW: 550 or higher
• ACT English: 25 or higher
• AP English: score of 4 or 5
• IB HL English: 5, 6 or 7
• GCE/GCSE/IGCSE English: grade A or B
• Standard XII English: Minimum B average (60%+) from CBSE, CISCE, or state boards
• Gaokao English: score of 120

Waivers also apply if you have completed one of the following language programs/levels:

• Illinois Tech – IEP Level 4
• Kaplan Advanced Level
• ELS Level 112
• The Language Company Level 9

When you apply for an undergraduate program, reviewers look at:

• High school/secondary school performance
  • Your subjects and academic rigor (see Recommended Coursework on the prospectus)
  • Your grade point average
• Choice of Major
  • Each program has specific criteria for admission
  • Your school subjects should align with the major you choose (see Recommended Coursework below)
• Standardized test scores (optional)
  • ACT/SAT are optional
  • If submitted, they are considered as part of your profile
  • Not submitting ACT/SAT scores will not hurt your chances for admission or scholarships
• Essays
  • Quality of your responses
  • How well you express your academic interests and future goals
  • Any context or circumstances that may have affected your high school performance

What We Consider

• Letters of Recommendation
  • One letter required
  • Two letters preferred
• Professional Statement of Objectives
  • Outlining academic interests, career goals, and fit with the program
• CV/Resume
  • Detailing education, work experience, certifications, and relevant skills

Below is the text extracted from each program table exactly as it appears.

Artificial Intelligence (M.A.S.)

Academic Eligibility – Indian Applicants

• Minimum three-year undergraduate degree from NAAC “A” or better institutions
• 60% cumulative average (Second Class) or a “7”/“Good” rating

Academic Eligibility – International Applicants

• Minimum three-year undergraduate degree (any field; not necessarily computer science or a related field)
• Overall GPA of 3.0/4.0

Academic Background

• Applicants without a bachelor’s degree in computer science must have prerequisite undergraduate coursework with a grade B or better in either:
  • Accelerated Computer Science
  • Object-Oriented Programming I and II

Computer Science (M.S.)

Academic Eligibility – Indian Applicants

• Minimum four-year undergraduate degree in computer science or a related discipline
• 60% cumulative average (Second Class) or a “7”/“Good” rating

Academic Eligibility – International Applicants

• Minimum four-year undergraduate degree in computer science or a related discipline
• Overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

Academic Background

• Applicants from related fields such as electrical and computer engineering are eligible and may be asked to complete one or two prerequisite courses.
• Applicants from non-CS backgrounds (e.g., civil or mechanical engineering) are not eligible, as these programs typically do not include core CS coursework.
• In exceptional cases, applicants from non-CS backgrounds with significant professional experience, certifications, or substantial coursework in computer science may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Three-year bachelor’s degree holders are not considered unless they also hold a master’s degree.

Data Science (M.A.S.)

Academic Eligibility – Indian Applicants

• Minimum three-year undergraduate degree from NAAC “A” or better institutions
• 60% cumulative average (Second Class) or a “7”/“Good” rating

Academic Eligibility – International Applicants

• Minimum three-year undergraduate degree (not necessarily in computer science)
• Overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

Academic Background

• Applicants are reviewed individually but are expected to have basic knowledge of:
  • Discrete mathematics
  • Linear algebra
  • Probability and statistics
  • Relational databases
  • At least one programming language such as MATLAB, C++, Java, Python, or Ruby

Prerequisite Coursework

• Applicants who lack some of this preparation but are otherwise strong (for example, with relevant work experience) may still be admitted.
• Such applicants will be required to complete any missing prerequisite coursework.

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Academic Eligibility – Indian Applicants

• Minimum three-year undergraduate degree from NAAC “A” or better institutions
• 60% cumulative average (Second Class) or a “7”/“Good” rating

Academic Eligibility – International Applicants

• Minimum three-year undergraduate degree with an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0

Standardized Tests

• GMAT or GRE scores are not required for the M.B.A. program.