Indian Institutes of Technology

About IITs

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are autonomous public technical and research universities located across India. They are governed by the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 which has declared them as institutions of national importance.

World-Class Education

IITs offer undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in various branches of engineering, technology, science and humanities.

Cutting-Edge Research

IITs are at the forefront of research and development with collaborations with top global institutions and industries.

Global Recognition

IIT alumni have made significant contributions worldwide, holding leadership positions in top companies and institutions.

All IITs in India

Currently, there are 23 IITs across India, each with its unique specialties and contributions to technical education.

IIT Bombay

Established: 1958

Mumbai, Maharashtra

IIT Delhi

Established: 1961

New Delhi

IIT Madras

Established: 1959

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

IIT Kanpur

Established: 1959

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

IIT Kharagpur

Established: 1951

Kharagpur, West Bengal

IIT Roorkee

Established: 1847 (as IIT in 2001)

Roorkee, Uttarakhand

IIT Guwahati

Established: 1994

Guwahati, Assam

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Across India

23

IITs

16,000+

Annual Admissions

200,000+

Alumni Worldwide

300+

Department Specializations

Distinguished Alumni

IIT alumni have made remarkable contributions in various fields across the globe.

Rajat Sharma

IIT Delhi, 1982

"The problem-solving approach I learned at IIT has been invaluable in my career as CTO of a Fortune 500 company."

Priya Patel

IIT Bombay, 1995

"My time at IIT taught me perseverance and gave me the technical foundation to start my own AI research company."

Arjun Mehta

IIT Madras, 2008

"The research opportunities at IIT helped me develop innovative solutions that are now being used globally."

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