JEE Advanced 2024: IIT Bombay Announces Start of BTech in IEOR, First Batch in June/July 2024

IIT Bombay will start offering a BTech in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research beginning in June/July. Candidates qualifying in JEE Advanced 2024 are eligible to apply for the B.Tech in IEOR at IIT Bombay. Get details here

JEE Advanced 2024: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will commence admission to BTech in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) from this academic session. As mentioned on the IIT Bombay official website, the admission to BTech in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research for the first batch will be held in June/July 2024.

Candidates who have qualified in JEE Advanced 2024 will be eligible to apply for IIT Bombay BTech in IEOR. Graduates of IEOR from IIT Bombay receive a scientific engineering education, equipping them to pursue careers in industries such as data analytics, manufacturing, finance, retail, supply chains, healthcare, and various service sectors, as well as opportunities in research and government.

About IIT Bombay B.Tech in IEOR

The B.Tech program in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at IIT Bombay adheres to the standard curriculum framework used across all B.Tech programs at the institute. It offers various options such as honours, minors, pathways to Master's degrees, and exit degrees, in addition to the foundational degree.

The curriculum comprises compulsory courses, labs, departmental electives, and open electives, ensuring significant flexibility for students. They have the opportunity to undertake one or two-stage projects and explore their interests through other open-ended courses.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Admission To IIT Bombay BTech in IEOR

IIT Bombay has also released the FAQs related to IIT Bombay BTech IEOR programmes. Candidates can check some of the FAQs below:

Q: What is the intake for the BTech IEOR program at IIT Bombay?

Answer: The sanctioned intake for BTech IEOR 2024 is about 36 seats.

Q: What are the possible career paths for graduates with a B.Tech in IEOR?

Answer: Common job profiles after BTech in IEOR include Industrial engineer, Operations researcher, Data analyst, Management consultant, Supply chain/ logistics analyst, Operations manager, Financial/ risk analyst, Quantitative analyst, Quality engineer, Project manager, and etc.

Q: Name some of the companies that hire IE/ OR graduates.

Answer: The companies that provide placement to BTech in IEOR graduates in core jobs are Technology (Google, Apple, Tesla, etc), Manufacturing (Boeing, John Deere, TSC, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, etc), E-commerce (Amazon, Flipkart, etc), Retail (Walmart, DMart, etc), Automotive (Hyundai, Tata, etc), Consulting (TCS, McKinsey, Accenture, etc) etc.  

Q: Is the "Department of IEOR" a recent addition at IIT Bombay?

Answer: Not exactly. The IEOR began as an interdisciplinary centre in 1976, initially providing Master's and Doctoral programs. By 2024, it had evolved into the Department of IEOR. Today, the department offers PhD, MTech, MSc, and newly introduced BTech programs. Additionally, it provides undergraduate minors to students from other departments.

Q: Will this mark the IEOR department's inaugural experience in teaching undergraduate students?

Answer: The IEOR department at IIT Bombay has been teaching courses to BTech and dual degree (DD) students for several years. Nearly all IEOR courses, including 'Simulation', 'Financial Engineering', and 'Healthcare Operations', are popular electives chosen by students from various departments. Last year, the majority of students came from the Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering departments.

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