For many engineering aspirants, getting into the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is a major academic goal. Its engineering programmes, research facilities, campus environment and career opportunities make it a preferred choice among students preparing for JEE Advanced.
In 2026, Matrix JEE Academy, Sikar, achieved another significant milestone as 39 students from its classroom batch secured admission to IIT Bombay. This achievement reflects the consistent performance of Matrix students and adds another chapter to the institute’s growing record of IIT selections. With 168 admissions to IIT Bombay between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Matrix has established a consistent presence at one of India’s most prestigious engineering institutions.
Matrix IIT Bombay Selections Year by Year Since 2014-15
The first Matrix student joined IIT Bombay in the 2014-15 session. Since then, 308 Matrix students have taken admission at IIT Bombay across 12 sessions, as per the Matrix JEE Final College Allotment list.
| Session | IIT Bombay Admissions | Change vs Previous Session |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 1 | – |
| 2015-16 | 3 | +2 |
| 2016-17 | 15 | +12 |
| 2017-18 | 17 | +2 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | +16 |
| 2019-20 | 32 | -1 |
| 2020-21 | 18 | -14 |
| 2021-22 | 21 | +3 |
| 2022-23 | 39 | +18 |
| 2023-24 | 48 | +9 |
| 2024-25 | 42 | -6 |
| 2025-26 | 39 | -3 |
| Total (2014-15 to 2025-26) | 308 |
The year-wise data shows four clear phases:
- Early years (2014-16): Selections started small, with 1 student and then 3 students.
- Fast growth (2016-19): The number jumped to 15 in 2016-17 and reached 33 by 2018-19.
- A dip (2019-22): Selections fell to 18 in 2020-21, the only big drop in the record, and rose to 21 in 2021-22.
- High and steady (2022-26): Matrix has averaged 42 IIT Bombay admissions a year over the last four sessions, with a peak of 48 in 2023-24. Across the six sessions from 2020-21 to 2025-26, the total is 207, and 168 of those came in the five sessions before 2026.
39 Students from Matrix Sikar Join IIT Bombay in 2026
All 39 students come from the Matrix JEE Academy classroom batch in Sikar. They got their seats through JEE Advanced 2026 and then JoSAA counselling.
Note: Most of these students studied for two or three years to get here. During that time, they had subject guidance from Matrix JEE’s teachers, regular practice, and feedback after their tests.
A Closer Look at the 39 Students Selected in 2026
Here is how the 2026 IIT Bombay batch from Matrix breaks down by branch, time spent at Matrix and home region.
Branch-Wise Admissions at IIT Bombay
38 of the 39 students joined B.Tech programmes, and one student joined B.S. Chemistry. Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering together account for 24 students, which is 62% of the batch.
| Branch | Students |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 |
| Civil Engineering | 10 |
| Chemical Engineering | 7 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 3 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | 1 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science | 1 |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | 1 |
| B.S. Chemistry | 1 |
| Total | 39 |
IIT Bombay Branch-Wise Opening & Closing Ranks
The table shows the JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks for the branches in which Matrix students secured admission.
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | 67 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 380 | 1,900 |
| Civil Engineering | 385 | 4,417 |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | 448 | 834 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 1,785 | 2,638 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,933 | 2,833 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science | 2,650 | 3,995 |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | 3,374 | 5,473 |
| Chemistry (BS) | 4,514 | 7,099 |
How Long the Students Studied at Matrix
Most of the selected students prepared at Matrix for two to three years. Of the 39, 34 joined Matrix after Class 10, and 29 completed Class 12 at Matrix High School, Sikar. These details come from the student profiles on Matrix’s allotment page.
| Time at Matrix | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 6 | 15% |
| 2 years | 14 | 36% |
| 3 years | 14 | 36% |
| 4 to 7 years | 5 | 13% |
| Total | 39 | 100% |
Six students secured IIT Bombay after just one year at Matrix. Five students had been with Matrix for four to seven years and also completed Class 10 there.
Where the Students Come From
The 39 students come from 15 districts across Rajasthan and Haryana, and only 10 of them are from Sikar district itself.
- State: 36 students from Rajasthan and 3 from Haryana
- Background: 31 students (80%) are from villages, and 8 are from cities
- Top districts: Sikar (10), Jhunjhunu (7), Churu (5) and Jaipur (3)
- Other districts: Kotputli-Behror, Hanumangarh and Didwana-Kuchaman (2 each); Alwar, Ganganagar, Jodhpur, Nagaur and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, and Sirsa, Hisar and Bhiwani in Haryana (1 each)
Matrix JEE Advanced 2026 Result
The IIT Bombay seats came from Matrix’s wider JEE Advanced 2026 result. Here are the figures from Matrix’s JEE Advanced 2026 result:
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result Highlights | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Students who appeared | 3,350+ |
| JEE Advanced qualifiers | 1,222+ |
| Students under AIR 1,000 | 9 |
| Students under AIR 2,000 | 18 |
| Students under AIR 5,000 | 78 |
| Students under AIR 15,000 | 244 |
| Sikar District Topper | Sahil (AIR 321) |
Matrix also reports a qualification rate of over 35.8% among its students who wrote JEE Advanced 2026.
What Does Preparation at Matrix Include?
The Matrix classroom programme for JEE has five parts, and you can use the same ideas wherever you prepare.
1. Teacher Guidance
Teachers explain the tough concepts in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. They then show you how to use those concepts on JEE Main and JEE Advanced questions, so your problem-solving improves along with your theory.
2. Study Material
The study material follows the full JEE syllabus chapter by chapter. Assignments and practice questions, including advanced-level problems, give you enough questions on each topic to make it stick.
3. Regular Tests and Performance Analysis
Mock tests and periodic tests tell you where your preparation stands. After each test, the analysis shows your weak topics and the mistakes you keep repeating.
4. Doubt-Solving Support
In doubt sessions, you can clear a concept as soon as it confuses you, and you also see other ways to solve the same question. If doubts pile up for weeks, gaps form in your concepts, so clearing them early saves you time later.
5. Mentorship
JEE preparation runs for two years or more, so you need discipline for a long time. Mentors keep an eye on your study schedule and your progress, so you improve a little every month.
Why Do So Many JEE Aspirants Want IIT Bombay?
Many JEE Advanced qualifiers put IIT Bombay high on their JoSAA choice list.
These are the main reasons students give:
- Academics: Engineering and science programmes taught by experienced faculty.
- Research: You can work on research projects and learn across departments.
- Industry Links: Its industry connections and alumni network help you meet people from the field.
- Campus Life: Technical clubs and competitions outside class.
- Careers: Internships, placements, support for starting a business, and higher studies.
IIT Bombay offered 1,363 seats through JoSAA 2026, including 159 female supernumerary seats, as per the JoSAA 2026 seat matrix. Getting one of these seats is very competitive, so each of these 39 selections is a big result for the student.
How Can You Prepare for IIT Bombay?
If IIT Bombay is your target, plan your preparation around concepts and practice, and keep time for revision. Here are some useful tips:
- Get Your Basics Right: Understand the NCERT concepts first and make your Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics basics strong.
- Cover the Full JEE Syllabus: Put every chapter into your timetable so no topic is left for the last month.
- Solve Previous-Year Questions: Practise JEE Main and JEE Advanced previous-year papers to learn the pattern and the level of the questions.
- Take Regular Mock Tests: Attempt full-length tests under examination conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
- Check Every Test: Go back to each wrong answer and note the topic it came from.
- Revise Regularly: Keep short notes of formulas and reactions, and read them again often.
- Ask for Help Early: When a topic confuses you, ask your teacher or mentor before it piles up.
A steady daily routine and timely help from your teachers improve your chances of a good JEE Advanced rank.
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What the 2026 Result Means for You
The 39 IIT Bombay seats in 2026 take Matrix’s count to 308 since 2014-15. The batch data also shows that students from villages and small districts made it to IIT Bombay, and so did students who studied at Matrix for just one year.
If IIT Bombay is your target, start with one step tomorrow. Take your last test paper, list every wrong answer by chapter, and plan how to fix the weakest chapter this week.
Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 39 students from Matrix JEE Academy’s 2026 classroom batch secured admission to IIT Bombay.
According to Matrix’s published data, 168 students secured admission to IIT Bombay between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Based on the published year-wise figures, Matrix recorded 207 IIT Bombay admissions across the six admission cycles from 2020-21 to 2025-26.
The 2023-24 batch recorded the highest number in the published six-year trend, with 48 students securing admission to IIT Bombay.
According to Matrix’s published results, more than 1,222 students qualified for JEE Advanced 2026.
Matrix JEE Academy is located in Sikar, Rajasthan, and provides classroom coaching for students preparing for JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
A total of 308 Matrix students have secured admission to IIT Bombay across 12 sessions, from 2014-15 to 2025-26.
Mechanical Engineering (14 students) and Civil Engineering (10) were the most common branches, followed by Chemical Engineering (7) and Aerospace Engineering (3). One student each joined Computer Science and Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, Environmental Science and Engineering, and B.S. Chemistry.
