Which are 23 IITs?

There are 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across India, including the older ones like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati and newer ones like IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Patna, IIT Ropar, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Indore, IIT Mandi, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Palakkad, IIT Tirupati, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Bhilai, IIT Jammu, IIT Goa, IIT Dharwad. These institutions are designated as "Institutions of national importance" and offer various engineering, science, and technology programs.

How many IITs are there 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.

Which IITs are in the top 10 in 2025?

In the Overall Category, IIT Madras has once again secured the top position with a score of 87.31, followed by IISc Bangalore and IIT Bombay. 4 other IITs, including IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee, featured in the top 10, underscoring their sustained dominance.

Which is no 1 IIT in India?

As of recent rankings (like NIRF 2025), IIT Madras is consistently ranked as the #1 engineering institute in India, followed closely by IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Kharagpur. IIT Madras has held the top spot for several years due to strong performance in research, placements, and overall academic quality.
 

What are all the top 7 IITs?

Which IIT to Choose? – All about IITs – Part 1

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras. ...
• Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. ...
• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. ...
• Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. ...
• Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. ...
• Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. ...
• Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

Comparison Top IITs & Their NIRF Ranking // 23 IITs

Which IIT is the hardest 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.

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 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 is very big?

IIT Kharagpur, fondly referred to as IITKGP, has the largest campus among all IITs - at 2100 acres and as home to 20000 residents, it is a mini township.

Which IIT has the highest fees?

Knowing the fee for each IIT is extremely crucial for JEE test takers. The IIT Fees for 4 years B. Tech includes components like tuition fee, hostel charges, food, and refundable components. IIT Kharagpur has the highest fee in all IITs.

Which is the oldest IIT?

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.

Which IIT will make JEE 2025?

IIT Kanpur is set to administer the JEE Advanced 2025 examination, which comprises two sessions. The initial session of JEE Main typically takes place in January and April, while JEE Advanced may extend until June or July. The examination will be conducted in a computer-based mode.

How many IIT graduates stay in India?

Around 35% of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) graduates reportedly choose to settle abroad, while a majority of those who remain in India end up working for foreign multinational corporations (MNCs). So why exactly is govt funding the subsidised education then ?...

Which IIT is the toughest to get?

Factors Determining 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.

Which is the largest IT campus in India?

IT organizations, for example, Infosys, Wipro, Mphasis, and Mindtree house in the city & an International Tech Park in Whitefield. Thus, Bengaluru is currently the country's biggest IT center point. Electronic City is another significant IT park in Bengaluru and is among the biggest in India.

Is Mukesh Ambani from IIT?

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.

Which IIT topper went to MIT?

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

What is the #1 hardest college to get into?

There isn't one single #1 hardest school, as it changes slightly by year and criteria, but Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, and Caltech consistently rank among the top with extremely low acceptance rates (often 3-4%) and intense competition for spots, though other top global universities like Oxford and Tsinghua are also incredibly selective. Harvard is frequently cited as the hardest due to its high volume of applications and focus on global leadership potential, while Caltech is known for its extreme difficulty in STEM. 

Is an IIT degree valid in the USA?

Graduates from IITs and MIT can work in the U.S. using OPT and H-1B visas, but the results vary.

Who is MIT's biggest rival?

Caltech and MIT, in particular, are two of the most prestigious technological institutes in the US. Their classes are just as challenging, professors just as distinguished, alumni networks just as esteemed, and their acceptance rates just as competitive.

What rank is needed to get into IIT Bombay?

The candidates aspiring to get admission in the IIT Bombay usually need a rank in the first 500. A rank within 4500 is generally required for admission in the new IITs. For admission into IITs, applicants are required to secure 250 marks and above in JEE Advanced and secure a percentile range of 85-95.