"Welcome to the Virtual Research Platform (VRP) portal at IIT Bombay. This can be accessed via https://portal.iitb.ac.in/vrp/index.jsp for research-related activities."
| Old URL | Modern Replacement | |--------|---------------------| | /vrp/index.jsp (Visitor) | Ascend Portal → Visitor Pass Module | | /vrp/index.jsp (Vendor) | GeM Portal or IITB e-Procurement | | General Portal Access | https://portaliitb.ac.in (root) with SSO |
Before opening the portal, gather the digital copies (usually in PDF format) of the following standard compliance and financial documents: Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
: Ensure your local firewall does not block connection routing to academic ( .ac.in ) domains.
Do not bookmark this URL. Instead, use the main https://portaliitb.ac.in portal, log in, and search for the required service (e.g., “Visitor Pass” or “Vendor Management”). If all else fails, contact the IIT Bombay Computer Centre or your department’s administrative office for the current official link.
If the file is active, you would likely see: