The IIFA Best Background Score is a technical award chosen ahead of the ceremonies.
A. R. Rahman is the most awarded artist with six wins followed by Pritam and Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy with three wins each.
| 6 | A. R. Rahman | |
| 3 | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Pritam |
The winners are listed below:-
| Year | Winner | Film | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A. R. Rahman | Atrangi Re | |
| 2020 | |||
| 2019 | Daniel B. George | Andhadhun | |
| 2018 | Jagga Jasoos | ||
| 2017 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | ||
| 2016 | Bajirao Mastani[1] | ||
| 2015 | Haider | ||
| 2014 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | ||
| 2013 | Barfi! | ||
| 2012 | Rockstar | ||
| 2011 | My Name is Khan[2] | ||
| 2010 | 3 Idiots[3] | ||
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | ||
| 2008 | Guru[4] | ||
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti | ||
| 2006 | Black | ||
| 2005 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | ||
| 2004 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | ||
| 2003 | Saathiya | ||
| 2002 | Babloo Chakravarthy | Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham | |
| 2001 | Refugee | ||
| 2000 | Godmother[5] |