How to get to IIT Bombay & food at IITB & facilities at IITB

IIT Bombay is a small township in itself. Consciously developed, the campus has
retained and increased its green cover, rich in natural flora and fauna.
The campus is connected to the city proper, an hour's distance through buses and local
trains. However, most facilities are available on campus itself, including a bank, a
shopping centre, two ecellent schools for children, and a well e!uipped hospital.
"ll students and most faculty live on campus, in student hostels and IIT staff !uarters.
The peaceful atmosphere of the campus belies the full range of activities going on that
complement academic life
#ike any township, IIT campus is self$sufficient as far as day$to$day activities are
concerned. %ost of the facilities like post office, banks, hospital are available within
the campus. &or sports activities there is 'ymkhana and for cultural activities ("C.
IIT also houses a swimming pool which is used not only by students but the
campusites too
http://www.iitb.ac.in/campus/campus.html
Map of IIT Bombay.
http://www.iitb.ac.in/campus/howto/iitblayout.html
Student activities
"part from the academics, students participate in variety of cultural and sports activities.
These include inter$hostel competitions, inter$IIT meet, %ood Indigo etc. &or special
interests like mountaineering or !ui))ing there are different Clubs which work
throughout the year. &or more information about it and also about the various hostels at
IIT Bombay please visit *
http://www.iitb.ac.in/students/hostels.html
http*++www.iitb.ac.in+events+events.html
http*++www.iitb.ac.in+students+clubs.html
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eathe! in Mumbai:"
The climate in %umbai throughout the year is temperate being hot and humid in summer
to being pleasant in winter. Its never too hot nor too cold. It rains !uite heavily during the
monsoon months of -une, -uly and "ugust. The climate is cooler at IIT than its
surroundings . the reason is that it is located between two lakes and also surrounded by
greenery.
inte! in Mumbai:
/uring /ecember and -anuary the climate in %umbai is pleasant. The air temperature
will be around 01 degree C 2314 relative humidity5 in the daytime and around ,1 degree
C at night.
Summe! in Mumbai:
/uring %ay and -une the climate is becomes hot and humid in the afternoons. The air
temperature will be around 61 degree C 2784 relative humidity5 in the daytime and
around 01 degree C at night.
Monsoon in Mumbai:
The monsoon rains hit %umbai in the month of -une. The rains are !uite heavy and last
till the end of "ugust. The climate becomes pleasant. The air temperature will be around
68 degree C 2984 relative humidity5 in the daytime and around 08 degree C at night.
hat to wea! :"
/ue to the hot humid climate light clothes made of natural fiber materials such as cotton
should be worn. The wearing of clothing made from artificial fiber materials such as
nylon is not recommended. (weaters may be re!uired at night during the cool season. "n
umbrella or rain coat is recommended if visiting during the monsoon period.
&or information about %aharashtra, its tourist places, climate,etc. you may visit the foll.
sites*$
http*++www.maharashtratourism.gov.in
%ap of %umbai *
http*++www.mapsofindia.com+maps+maharashtra+mumbai$map.htm
:eather in India *
http*++www.southtravels.com+asia+india+weather.html
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#ene!al contact info!mation :"
$%ount!y code : &'() *!ea code: +,,-
,5 ;rof. (ubhasis Chaudhuri 2/ean$ International <elations5
=ffice of /ean 2International <elations5
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flr, %ain Building, IIT Bombay, ;owai,
%umbai $ >88 83?
;h * 013? 3831 2=ff5, 013? 9>63 @
Amail * dean.irBiitb.ac.in
05 ;rof. (. Biswas$ /ean 2"cademic ;rograms5
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flr, %ain Building, IIT Bombay, ;owai,
%umbai $ >88 83?
;h * 013? 38>8 2=ff5
Amail* dean.apBiitb.ac.in
65 ;rof. C.'. (uresh
&oreign (tudents "dvisor D ;rofessor.
/ept.of ;hysics
;h* 013? 3117 2=ff5+ 013? 9117 @ , mobile * 79?7?>738?
Amail * sureshBphy.iitb.ac.in
>5 %rs. (hyamala Iyer
Aecutive =fficer
/ean$I< office
Amail *$ shyamalaBiitb.ac.in + dean.ir.officeBiitb.ac.in
;h* * 013? >83>
15 %s. (andhya (reeraE
"ssistant to the /ean$ I<
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Amail * dean.ir.officeBiitb.ac.in
?5 %s. <anEana Chandane
"cademic =ffice, 0
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flr, %ain Building,
IIT Bombay, ;owai, %umbai $ >88 83?.
;h * 013? 38>? 2=ff5
Amail* ranEanasBiitb.ac.in
35 %r. "ntariksh Bothale 283/,8868, %echanical Angg.5
Institute (ecretary for International <elations
Hostel no. 6 2<oom F6,85
%obile* 77080>87,9
Amail * antariksh.bothaleBgmail.com, anta!i.sh.bothale/iitb.ac.in
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*cademic calenda! ,+(+ ",+(( :
http*++www.iitb.ac.in+academic+"cadCalendar08,8$,,07"pri#.;/&
3ee st!uctu!e at IITB:
"s mentioned in your offer letter.
/uring the course of stay at IIT Bombay, the student will be availing facilities such as Central
#ibrary 2reading facility5, computer access, gymkhana and =;/ facility at the IIT Hospital. The
student should obtain a personal insurance policy covering sickness and accidents before leaving
their home country.
In order to avail of the book$issuing facility at the InstituteKs Central #ibrary, the student has to
pay a #ibrary /eposit 2refundable5 of <s. ,8,888+$ at the time of admission.
Mode of payment of fees :"
The dollar payments can be made in any of the following ways*$
,. Travellers che!ues + Bankers che!ues + /emand /raft in H(/ or e!uivalent in
IL< in favour of M<egistrar, IIT BombayN
0. In cash only in IL<
In case the payment is made in IL<, the following echange rateO will be applied *$
$ &or the students Eoining in the "utumn semester, rate as on ,
st
-une will be applied
for the entire semester. $3o! the *utumn te!m) the e4change !ate fi4ed is (
5S6 7 8s. 9:.;<-
$ &or the students Eoining in the (pring semester, rate as on ,
st
/ecember will be
applied for the entire semester.

In cases where the fees are being wire transferred to IIT Bombay by the sponsoring
institution, the full amount of the fees should be credited to the Institute. Bank charges, if
any, should be borne by the sender.
=lease note :
The fees related to course work + proEect work, administration fees D hostel rent are
collected at the "cademic office.
The hostel mess advance 2refundable5, semester mess advance D payment for Bus ;ass
are to be made as per the instructions of the Hostel in Indian rupees. Cindly make this
payment after confirming the eact amount with your respective hostel, after you report
to IITB.
The payment of #ibrary deposit is optional and is monitored by the =ffice of /ean$I<.
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>oining 3o!malities :"
;lease keep ,8$,1 recent passport si)e photographs ready with you when you arrive at the
Institute as you will be re!uiring the same to complete various formalities.
3o!malities to be completed by students.
$ I - *t the Institute *$
,. <eport at the /ean 2I<5Ks office.
0. %eet the Head of the /ept. D faculty advisor + proEect guide *$
$ deciding courses + discussing the proEect work
$ any other instructions
6. Contact "cademic office for following formalities *$
$ Issue of 8oll no.
$ %ou!se !egist!ation $ The course registration for visiting students 2dates
as mentioned in the "cademic calendar . 8egist!ations a!e on (?
th
& (:
th
>uly ,+(+ and the inst!uctions begin f!om ,,
nd
>uly ,+(+5 is manual.
The "cademic office will give 0 copies of the registration form. The
courses need to be filled up on the form and has to be signed by the faculty
advisor. , copy of the form is to be submitted to the "cademic office and
the other copy has to be given to the faculty advisor. ;lease take note of
the minimum D maimum credits you are permitted to take in a semester,
as mentioned in your offer letter.
$ =ayment of fees 2as mentioned in the offer letter5 .
$ Identity ca!d 2needed for accessing library, gymkhana facilities D =ut
;atient facility at the IITB Hospital5
$ Bonafide ce!tificate 2as applicable5 to complete the residence registration
at the &.<.<.=
$ 1e4t semeste! cou!se !egist!ations & !elevant fo!malities.
>. /ean$I< office will interact with the Computer Centre to obtain the login id and
password for your internet access on campus.
1. %ess advance D Boarding charges to be paid as instructed by hall manager + mess
manager.
?. #eave your email id 2IITB5 and local contact no. with the /ean$I< office.
3. There is a regular security check at the 'ates of the campus wherein your
belongings may be checked while moving in or outside the campus. If you are
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carrying your laptop to IIT Bombay for the period of your study, you are advised to
do the following, after Eoining the Institute *$
i5 (ubmit an application letter to the Chief (ecurity =fficer at IIT Bombay
giving the details of your laptop 2such as make, serial nos., etc.5 D your
academic details at IITB. "ttach a copy of your identity card. If you have a
copy of the purchase bill or receipt for the laptop, attach it also with the
application.
ii5 If your stay is for a short duration, the Chief (ecurity officer will
countersign on your application itself D return the letter to you. If your stay
is for a longer duration, they may issue a M;ass for the laptopN to you.
Cindly keep these documents safely with you so that you do not face any
problem in carrying the laptop during your stay at IITB and while leaving
from the campus at the end of your study period.

$II- @pen ban. account $if !eAui!ed-:$
Pou can open a bank account, if re!uired, with Canara Bank+ (tate Bank of India
located in the IITB campus.

6ocuments !eAui!ed fo! opening the account :"
a. 0 passport si)e photographs.
b. copy of passport.
c. Hall %anagerKs + %ess managerKs introduction on the bank account opening
form.
d. %inimum cash balance 2as per the bankKs instruction5 to open the account.


$III- 3o!eigne!s 8egional 8egist!ation @ffice $388@- . <esidence permit has to
be obtained for stay in India by all foreigners 2including foreigners of Indian origin5,
having visa for a period eceeding ,98 days or else penalty 2H( Q68 or <s. ,188+$5
has to be for delay. This formality has to be completed within ,> days of first arrival
in India. This registration needs to be made every year. &or the bonafide certificate
from "cademic section first make an application to /ean 2I<5.
How to get to 3o!eigne!s 8egional 8egist!ation @ffice $3.8.8.@-
&<<= is open from ,8.88 a.m. to ,.88 p.m. on working days for registrations. It is
closed on the 0
nd
and >
th
(aturdays.

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*dd!ess :"
The /eputy Commissioner of ;olice
&oreignersK <egistration Branch
C.I./.$ (pecial Branch .II, 6
rd
floor, "nnee Bldg.,
Badruddin TayabEi %arg, Lear Times of India Bldg.,
Behind (t. Raviers College, Before '.T. Hospital
%umbai . >88 88,
;h* 00?0 8>>? &a * 00?0 830,
%ontact pe!son *$ %rs. (awant.
#etting to 3.8.8.@
Take a rickshaw from IIT to CanEurmarg station and get down at the
second entrance to the station 2ticket counter end5, purchase tickets from
the ticket counter 2C(T+GT return5
Take the bridge to the platform and catch a train from platform no. 0 of
CanEurmarg station 2you have to get into the compartment at the backside
of the train and not in the front side5 .
'et down at C(T, the last station.
:hile inside the station find the overbridge which helps to get out of the
station and cross the street in front of the station.
&ollow the small road ahead that you find Eust as you step down the stairs
of the overbridge.
:alk straight ahead for 1 . ,8 minutes to find the &<<= building on the
right side 2donKt take the road that turns to the right Eust before &<<=5.
6ocuments to ta.e with $9 copies each-
;assport, visa
&our or more passport si)e photographs.
Bonafide certificate from "cademic section stating that they are students
of IITB.
$They sometimes as. fo! a!bit!a!y documents but .indly insist that these a!e the
only documents available with you-
=!ocedu!e at 388@ in b!ief :
,. &<<= office gets a form filled up from the student.
0. " Token no. is issued.
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6. %eeting with the Immigration =fficer.
>. the Immigration officer collects the documents from the student,
makes a noting on the visa and issues a permission booklet. The
student has to pay <s. ,88 for registration, <s. 01 for booklet of
instructions and <s. 01 for the registration form.
$IB- 3o!eign cu!!ency can be conve!ted into Indian 8upees at the following
places *$
2i5 (ahar International "irport.

2ii5 -erry Garghese Travels
08? 'ateway ;la)a, Hiranandani 'ardens, ;owai.
2eit through IITB %ain 'ate, turn right cross road, net to ;i))a Hut5
;h* 0138 16>9 + 7 + 1, + 10 + 6609 + 61>6 + 61>>.
Contact * %s. %ini 2&oreign Achange Cell5
2iii5 Thomas Cook 2India 5 #td.,
" 0 (ilver "rk Bldg., 'round &loor, -.B. Lagar,
=pp. Hotel Cohinoor Continental, "ndheri 2A5
;h* 090, >819 + 17.

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Ceaving fo!malities :"
I. Bisiting/ e4change students :"
,. 'ive the =ffice of /ean$I<, the complete address D contact person at your
Hniversity to whom the grade cards have to be sent. &or any certificate for the
proEect done contact the respective guide under whom the proEect was carried
out.
0. Inform the Hall %anager + %ess %anager at the Hostel at least a week before
your departure to get back your refundable deposits, settle all your hostel dues.
6. Close your bank account, if any, before leaving.
>. Inform faculty advisor + proEect guide in dept.
1. In case you have issued any books from the Central #ibrary please return it
before your departure.
?. &eedback form to /ean$I< office

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