Quick Verdict
IIT Bombay wins on placements by nearly every measurable metric — more total job offers, more international offers, more PPOs, and a higher highest-CTC figure. IIT Delhi isn't far behind, though, and both institutes report average domestic packages in a similar ₹20-25 LPA range.
Snapshot
| Metric | IIT Bombay | IIT Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Total Job Offers | 1,400+ | 1,300+ |
| International Offers | 45+ | 30+ |
| Total PPOs | 280+ | 250+ |
| Recruiters Visiting Campus | 370+ | 350+ |
| Highest CTC | ₹1.5 crore/year | ₹1.25 crore/year |
| Top Recruiters | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, TCS, BCG, McKinsey | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Intel, Bain, McKinsey, BCG |
(Source: iQuanta)
Detailed Analysis
Across every headline placement metric available, IIT Bombay reports higher numbers than IIT Delhi: more total offers (1,400+ vs 1,300+), more international placements (45+ vs 30+), more pre-placement offers (280+ vs 250+), and more recruiters visiting campus (370+ vs 350+) (iQuanta). The highest package cited also favors Bombay, at ₹1.5 crore per year against Delhi's ₹1.25 crore (iQuanta).
That said, this isn't a landslide — both institutes report high average domestic packages in the ₹20-25 LPA range (Jagran Josh), and both draw from an overlapping pool of top-tier recruiters (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and BCG all recruit at both campuses) (iQuanta). At the branch level, IIT Delhi's own course-wise numbers are strong in absolute terms too — its Electrical Engineering B.Tech cohort saw a highest CTC of ₹70 LPA across 190 offers, and Mechanical Engineering saw ₹55 LPA highest across 160 offers (iQuanta), meaning a strong branch at IIT Delhi can easily outperform a weaker branch at IIT Bombay.
Worth knowing if management education is part of your plan: beyond core engineering placements, both institutes run well-regarded MBA programs — IIT Delhi's Department of Management Studies and IIT Bombay's Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management are among the most popular non-IIM MBA options in India, both offering strong industry exposure and relatively lower fees than top B-schools (cracku.in). One analysis frames it as IIT Bombay having a slight edge from its Mumbai location and industry interface, while IIT Delhi counters with better affordability and ROI (cracku.in).
Verdict
Winner: IIT Bombay, by a real but not overwhelming margin across total offers, international placements, and highest package. Runner-up: IIT Delhi, which still delivers comparable average domestic packages and can outperform Bombay branch-for-branch in strong departments like Electrical Engineering. If your target branch specifically is stronger at IIT Delhi, or if MBA-track affordability and ROI matter more to you than the marginal placement-volume edge, IIT Delhi is a legitimate pick over Bombay on this axis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which IIT has a higher highest-CTC package?
IIT Bombay, at ₹1.5 crore/year versus IIT Delhi's ₹1.25 crore/year (iQuanta).
Q: Do both IITs have similar average packages?
Yes — both report average domestic packages in the ₹20-25 LPA range (Jagran Josh).
Q: Which IIT gets more international job offers?
IIT Bombay, with 45+ international offers versus IIT Delhi's 30+ (iQuanta).
Q: Do the same companies recruit at both IITs?
Largely yes — Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Boston Consulting Group all recruit at both campuses (iQuanta).
Q: Which IIT is better for an MBA specifically?
It depends on priorities — IIT Bombay's Mumbai location gives it a slight industry-interface edge, while IIT Delhi offers better affordability and ROI (cracku.in).
Q: Does branch choice matter more than institute for placements?
Based on available data, yes — a strong branch at IIT Delhi (like Electrical Engineering, with a ₹70 LPA highest CTC) can outperform a weaker branch at IIT Bombay (iQuanta).
Related
For the complete picture beyond Placements — academics, campus life, branch cutoffs, research, and alumni — see the full IIT Bombay vs IIT Delhi comparison.