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Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) – A Complete Guide

 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) – A Complete Guide


Introduction


The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are among the most prestigious engineering institutions in India. They are renowned for their rigorous academic programs, exceptional faculty, and strong industry connections. IITs play a crucial role in shaping the future of engineering, technology, and research in the country.

If you are planning to pursue engineering from an IIT, this guide will provide you with essential information, including a list of IITs, their establishment years, and locations.


List of IITs in India

Below is a comprehensive table of all IITs, their year of establishment, and their respective locations:

Name of IIT Year of Establishment Location
IIT Kharagpur 1951 Kharagpur, West Bengal
IIT Bombay 1958 Mumbai, Maharashtra
IIT Madras 1959 Chennai, Tamil Nadu
IIT Kanpur 1959 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
IIT Delhi 1961 New Delhi, Delhi
IIT Guwahati 1994 Guwahati, Assam
IIT Roorkee 1847 (Converted to IIT in 2001) Roorkee, Uttarakhand
IIT Bhubaneswar 2008 Bhubaneswar, Odisha
IIT Gandhinagar 2008 Gandhinagar, Gujarat
IIT Hyderabad 2008 Hyderabad, Telangana
IIT Jodhpur 2008 Jodhpur, Rajasthan
IIT Patna 2008 Patna, Bihar
IIT Ropar 2008 Rupnagar, Punjab
IIT Indore 2009 Indore, Madhya Pradesh
IIT Mandi 2009 Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
IIT (BHU) Varanasi 1919 (Converted to IIT in 2012) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
IIT Dhanbad (ISM Dhanbad) 1926 (Converted to IIT in 2016) Dhanbad, Jharkhand
IIT Bhilai 2016 Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
IIT Goa 2016 Goa
IIT Jammu 2016 Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
IIT Dharwad 2016 Dharwad, Karnataka
IIT Palakkad 2015 Palakkad, Kerala
IIT Tirupati 2015 Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

FAQs About IITs

1. What is the full form of IIT?

IIT stands for Indian Institute of Technology.

2. How many IITs are there in India?

As of now, there are 23 IITs in India.

3. Which is the oldest IIT in India?

IIT Kharagpur, established in 1951, is the oldest IIT in India.

4. How can I get admission into an IIT?

Admission to IITs is through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Advanced). Students must first qualify JEE Main to appear for JEE Advanced.

5. Which IIT is the best in India?

IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras are often ranked among the top IITs based on NIRF rankings and international recognition.

6. What is the fee structure of IITs?

The tuition fee for B.Tech programs in IITs is around ₹1-2.5 lakh per year, but there are scholarships and financial aid available for students from economically weaker sections.

7. Do IITs offer placements?

Yes, IITs have excellent placement records, with top companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Tata hiring graduates with high salary packages.

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