ITT Bombay

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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IIT Bombay is a small township in itself. Consciously developed, the campus has retained and increased its green cover, and is rich in natural flora and fauna. The campus is well connected to the city center, an hour’s distance through buses and local trains. However, most facilities are available on campus itself , including post office, banks, a shopping centre, eateries, two excellent schools for children, and a well equipped hospital.

For sports activities and for cultural activities there is a Gymkhana and a Students Activity Center (SAC). IITB also houses two swimming pools which are used by both students and the campus residents.

All students and most staff members live on campus, in student hostels and IITB staff quarters. The peaceful atmosphere of the campus belies the full range of activities going on that complement theacademic life.

Student activities:

Apart from the academics, students participate in a variety of cultural and sports activities. These include inter-hostel competitions, inter-IIT meet, Mood ,etc. For special interests like mountaineering or quizzing there are different Clubs which work throughout the year. For more information about it and also about the various hostels at IIT Bombay, please visit :

• Hostels

• Events

• Clubs

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Weather in Mumbai:

The climate in Mumbai 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 quite heavily during the monsoon months of June, July and August. The climate is cooler at IITB than its surroundings – the reason is that it is located between two lakes and also covered by greenery.

Winter in Mumbai:

During December and January the climate in Mumbai is very pleasant. The air temperature will be around 25 degree C (75% relative humidity) in the daytime and around 15 degree C at night.

Summer in Mumbai:

During May and June the climate becomes hot and humid in the afternoons. The air temperature will be around 35 degree C (90% relative humidity) in the daytime and around 30 degree C at night.

Monsoon in Mumbaii:

The monsoon rains hit Mumbai in the month of June. The rains are quite heavy and last till the end of August. The climate becomes a bit damp! The air temperature will be around 30 degree C (80% relative humidity) in the daytime and around 20 degree C at night.

What to wear:

Due to the hot and 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. Sweaters may be required at night during the cool season. An umbrella or a coat is definitely recommended if visiting during the monsoon period.

Map of Mumbai:

http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/maharashtra/mumbai-map.htm http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/mumbai/mumbai_rail.htm

Common modes of transportation in Mumbai:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_transport_in_Mumbai

For information about Maharashtra, its tourist places, climate, etc. ,please visit:-

http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in

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