Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

Overview

Establishment: The first IIT, IIT Kharagpur, was established in 1951. Since then, several other IITs have been set up across the country.
Autonomy: Each IIT is autonomous, governed by its Board of Governors and functioning under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.
Admission: Admission to undergraduate programs (B.Tech.) is through the highly competitive Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Advanced), while admission to postgraduate and doctoral programs is through GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) and other national level exams.
Campuses: There are currently 23 IITs spread across different states in India.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs: IITs offer Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) and integrated dual-degree programs combining B.Tech. with Master of Technology (M.Tech.) or Master of Science (M.Sc.).
Postgraduate Programs: Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Design (M.Des.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in various disciplines.

Research and Innovation

Research Focus: IITs are centers of research excellence in areas such as engineering, science, technology, humanities, and management.
Research Facilities: Well-equipped laboratories, research centers, and collaboration with industry and international institutions foster cutting-edge research.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty, including startup incubation centers and technology transfer offices.

Infrastructure and Facilities

Campus Facilities: Modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and residential accommodations for students and faculty.
Centers of Excellence: Specialized centers focusing on specific research areas or interdisciplinary studies.
International Collaborations: Collaborative programs, research partnerships, and exchange programs with universities and institutions worldwide.

Alumni

Global Presence: IIT alumni are globally recognized for their contributions in academia, research, industry, entrepreneurship, and public service.
Network: Strong alumni networks that support current students and contribute to the growth and development of their alma mater.

Rankings and Recognition

Global Rankings: Many IITs consistently rank among the top engineering institutions globally in various international rankings.
National Importance: Designated as Institutes of National Importance (INIs) by the Government of India, reflecting their pivotal role in advancing technical education and research in the country.

Vision and Mission

Mission: To create and disseminate knowledge through quality education and research in science, engineering, and technology for the benefit of society.
Vision: To be globally recognized as institutions of excellence in higher education and research, producing leaders and innovators capable of addressing global challenges.

List of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) up to 2024

S.No	Name	Address	Est.Year
1	IIT Kharagpur	Kharagpur, West Bengal	1951
2	IIT Bombay	Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra	1958
3	IIT Madras	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	1959
4	IIT Kanpur	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh	1959
5	IIT Delhi	Hauz Khas, New Delhi	1961
6	IIT Guwahati	Guwahati, Assam	1994
7	IIT Roorkee	Roorkee, Uttarakhand	1847
8	IIT Ropar	Rupnagar, Punjab	2008
9	IIT Bhubaneswar	Bhubaneswar, Odisha	2008
10	IIT Gandhinagar	Gandhinagar, Gujarat	2008
11	IIT Hyderabad	Hyderabad, Telangana	2008
12	IIT Jodhpur	Jodhpur, Rajasthan	2008
13	IIT Patna	Patna, Bihar	2008
14	IIT Indore	Indore, Madhya Pradesh	2009
15	IIT Mandi	Mandi, Himachal Pradesh	2009
16	IIT (ISM) Dhanbad	Dhanbad, Jharkhand	Converted in 2016
17	IIT Palakkad	Palakkad, Kerala	2015
18	IIT Tirupati	Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh	2015
19	IIT Bhilai	Bhilai, Chhattisgarh	2016
20	IIT Goa	Goa	2016
21	IIT Jammu	Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir	2016
22	IIT Dharwad	Dharwad, Karnataka	2016
23	IIT Bhagalpur	Bhagalpur, Bihar	2020

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