Are old IITs better than new IITs?

Old IITs generally offer stronger legacy, established alumni networks, and deeper campus culture, attracting more top JEE rankers, while New IITs provide modern infrastructure, newer research opportunities, and often better departmental strengths in emerging fields, with a rapidly closing gap in quality, making the choice dependent on personal goals: legacy/brand vs. specific branch/modernity.

Are top NITs better than new IITs?

Short answer: Yes -- some older, well-funded NITs (National Institutes of Technology) can be better than some of the newer or lower-ranked IITs for particular criteria (specific branches, faculty, research output, industry connections, campus life, or regional advantages). ``Better'' depends on the metric you use.

Which IIT is best among all IITs?

As per the NIRF India Ranking 2020, IIT Madras is ranked the first, followed by IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur & IIT Kharagpur on successive ranks. As per the NIRF India Ranking 2019, IIT Madras is ranked the first, followed by IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur & IIT Kanpur on successive ranks.

What is the toughest IIT?

Institutions like IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi often top the charts in terms of prestige, driven by their cutting-edge research facilities, impressive faculty rosters, and remarkable industry connections.

What are the 5 new IITs in India?

Over the four academic years from 2025-26 to 2028-29, the five new IITs—Bhilai, Dharwad, Jammu, Palakkad, and Tirupati—will collectively add 6,576 seats. Among them, IIT Bhilai will record the maximum addition of 1,485 seats, followed closely by IIT Dharwad with 1,473 seats.

Why are IITs so Tough to Crack?

Is IIT better than MIT?

While IITs are prestigious and rigorous Indian engineering schools, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is generally considered superior in global rankings, research output, funding, and international career opportunities due to its #1 global ranking, massive endowment, and focus on innovation and interdisciplinary STEM, while IITs excel in deep engineering fundamentals and providing top talent for India's domestic market. The "better" choice depends on career goals: MIT for global research/tech leadership, IIT for strong engineering careers in India. 

Is IIT Hyderabad old IIT?

➢ IITH is one of the 8 IITs that were set up in 2008 (called the 2nd Gen IITs). India has 23 IITs now. ➢ Since its inception, IITH has a strong relationship with Japan, through JICA financial support and the JICA FRIENDSHIP program. IITH will be the cradle for inventors and innovations.

What's the hardest IIT to get into?

IIT Bombay is one of the most competitive institutes in India to get into and has been the first-preferred destination of high-achievers in JEE-Advanced.

Which is the most preferred IIT?

IIT Bombay has once again reaffirmed its status as the country's most preferred institute among JEE Advanced toppers in 2025.

Can I get IIT Bombay in 5000 rank?

Your Admission Possibilities

Top 10-15% of students after first year can change branches, typically requiring CGPA of 9.0 or higher. Getting into IIT Bombay with a 5000 rank in JEE Advanced is possible-but not guaranteed. It depends on your category, branch preference, and how the seats fill up during counseling.

Which colleges are a ++ in India?

Some of the top universities which are NAAC A++ are Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre of Advanced Scientific Research, University of Hyderabad, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Banasthali University, Indian ...

Which IIT is very old?

The correct answer is IIT Kharagpur. IIT Kharagpur was established in 1951 by the Government of India. It was the first of the IITs to be established, and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the government of India.

Who got the 2.5 CR package in IIT Hyderabad?

The video was shared on IIT Hyderabad's official Instagram handle, where the institute celebrated the milestone with the caption, “From hard work to a Rs 2.5 crore milestone — Edward Nathan Varghese meets Prof. B. S. Murty, sharing insights from his journey and celebrating success at IIT Hyderabad.”

Who is Professor Murthy of IIT Hyderabad?

Prof. B. S. Murty is a distinguished Metallurgical Engineer, acclaimed researcher, and respected academic leader. He took charge as the Director of IIT Hyderabad on August 26, 2019, and was reappointed to the position on June 20, 2025.

Did Mukesh Ambani study in IIT Bombay?

Mukesh Ambani - Yeah, you read the name right. Mukesh Ambani, India's richest person since 2008, cleared IIT-JEE and joined IIT Bombay. It is believed that he left IIT-B to join ICT, Mumbai (then UDCT) to pursue Chemical Engineering as the Inter-Science results were announced a few weeks later.

Is IIT harder than Harvard?

It's difficult to say which is objectively "harder" as IIT and Harvard have vastly different admission processes, but IIT admissions are statistically much harder due to extremely low acceptance rates (often <1%) based solely on intense exams (JEE Advanced), while Harvard's holistic review (essays, extracurriculars, grades) has slightly higher, but still very low, rates (~3-4%). Many argue that cracking the IIT exam requires unparalleled, single-minded focus and test-taking skill, making it harder to get in, whereas Harvard's complexity and focus on overall profile make it a different, but equally tough, challenge. 

Which IIT topper went to MIT?

Chitraang Murdia – A Prodigy and JEE Topper who studied at IIT, MIT & UC Berkeley.

Which IIT is out of India?

Examples of Indian universities with international campuses: IIT Madras: Campus in Zanzibar. IIT Delhi: Campus in Abu Dhabi. Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Operates campuses in Dubai and other locations.

How many IITs exist in India?

IITs are chosen by most of the students to pursue B. Tech courses. Currently, there are a total of 23 IITs in India.