Which IIT is oldest in India?

The oldest Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is IIT Kharagpur, established in 1951 in West Bengal, making it the first of the prestigious IIT system to be founded as an Institute of National Importance, though IIT Roorkee existed earlier as a technical college before being converted.

What are the original 4 IITs?

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) at Kharagpur, Kanpur, Delhi, Bombay, and Madras were established between 1951-1961 by the newly independent Government of India in collaboration with European and American universities and faculty as an effort to expedite India's technological development.

Who 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.
 

Who is the youngest IIT in India?

By 24, he had a PhD. Meet Satyam kumar. India's youngest IITian. Born into a farmer's family in a small village in Bihar, Satyam cleared India's toughest exam at an age when most of us were still reciting tables.

How many years old is IIT Bombay?

Established in 1958, the second of its kind, IIT Bombay was the first to be set up with foreign...

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Is IIT bigger than MIT?

MIT emphasizes research, innovation, and entrepreneurship from the undergraduate level. IITs are known for a collaborative, competitive campus environment; facilities are modern, but MIT campuses are generally larger and more diverse.

What are the old 7 IITs?

The original IITs came into existence between 1951 and 2001. The seven institutions composing the IIT school network include Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur and Kharagpur, Roorkee, and Guwahati.

What is the maximum age limit for IIT?

For JEE Main 2026, there is no upper age limit to appear for the exam. Any student who meets the qualifying examination requirements can apply. However, candidates must follow the age rules of the institutes they are applying to, such as IITs, NITs, IIITs and CFTIs, at the time of admission.

How many Iitians left India?

High Migration Rates of IIT Graduates Approximately 30–36% of IIT graduates migrate abroad soon after graduation.

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 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.

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.

Who brought IIT to India?

Post Independence, it was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who pioneered establishing of the Indian Institutes of Technology to provide trained technical personnel of international class to the nation who would act as leaders in technology for the newly born independent India.

Who is the youngest IIT student?

At just 13, Satyam Kumar cracked IIT-JEE with AIR 670—becoming India's youngest IITian.

How many years to crack IIT?

The IIT JEE exam becomes much more manageable with the right plan and dedication. Two years to prepare for the IIT JEE exam is often considered the ideal preparation period, giving you ample time to build a strong foundation, understand concepts thoroughly, and practice extensively.

Who is all India rank 1 in IIT?

Rajit Gupta of IIT Delhi zone is the top ranker in the Common Rank List (CRL).

Which is the most beautiful IIT in India?

IIT Kanpur is famous for its academic records but it also comprises a vast, lush, green campus spread over 1055 acres and is also considered the most beautiful IIT Campus in India.

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. 

Which IIT has the biggest campus?

Before the formal inauguration of the Institute on August 18, 1951, the present name 'Indian Institute of Technology' was adopted by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. 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.