List of Indian Institutes of Technology [ IIT in India ] with official website

 List of IIT in India with official website 

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History of IIT in India 

1. Early Years (1946-1951):

The idea of establishing higher education institutes in the field of engineering and technology in India gained momentum after World War II. Sir Ardeshir Dalal's 1945 report recommended the creation of higher technical institutions. In 1946, the Nalini Ranjan Sarkar Committee also recommended the establishment of four higher technical institutions in India.

 

2. First IIT (1951):

 

The first Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Kharagpur, was established in 1951. It started functioning from 1951 in the Hijli Detention Camp, a former prison campus near Kharagpur, West Bengal. Initially, the IITs were designed to train scientists and engineers to support the newly industrializing India.

 

3. IIT Act of 1961:

 

The IITs were officially declared as autonomous institutions and were granted the status of Institutes of National Importance by the Indian Parliament through the Institutes of Technology Act in 1961. This act laid the foundation for the governance and administration of the IITs.

 

Expansion (1951-1980s):

 

Over the years, more IITs were established to meet the growing demand for quality technical education. The institutes were set up in various parts of the country, including IIT Bombay (1958), IIT Madras (1959), IIT Kanpur (1959), IIT Delhi (1961), IIT Guwahati (1994), and others.

 

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE):

 

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) was introduced in the 1960s to streamline the admission process to the IITs. The JEE has undergone several changes over the years and remains one of the most competitive engineering entrance exams in the country.

 

Global Recognition:

 

IIT alumni gained international recognition for their achievements in academia, research, entrepreneurship, and industry. Graduates of IITs have contributed significantly to technological advancements globally.

 

Research and Innovation:

 

IITs have been at the forefront of research and innovation. They have made substantial contributions to various fields, including computer science, electronics, aerospace engineering, biotechnology, and more.

21st Century Developments:

In the 21st century, there has been a continued emphasis on research, collaboration with industries, and international partnerships. New IITs were established, and existing ones expanded their programs and infrastructure.

IIT Kharagpur - Established in 1951

IIT Bombay - Established in 1958

IIT Madras - Established in 1959

IIT Kanpur - Established in 1959

IIT Delhi - Established in 1961

IIT Guwahati - Established in 1994

IIT Roorkee - Established in 1847 (as Thomason College of Civil Engineering)

IIT Ropar - Established in 2008

IIT Bhubaneswar - Established in 2008

IIT Gandhinagar - Established in 2008

IIT Hyderabad - Established in 2008

IIT Jodhpur - Established in 2008

IIT Patna - Established in 2008

IIT Indore - Established in 2009

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad - Established in 1926 (as Indian School of Mines), joined IITs in 2016

IIT Varanasi - Established in 1919 (as Banaras Engineering College), joined IITs in 2012

IIT Palakkad - Established in 2015

IIT Tirupati - Established in 2015

IIT Bhilai - Established in 2016

IIT Goa - Established in 2016

IIT Jammu - Established in 2016

IIT Dharwad - Established in 2016

IITs

S.No.	Name of the Organisation
1	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhi Nagar http://www.iitgn.ac.in/
2	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneshwar http://www.iitbbs.ac.in/
3	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras http://www.iitm.ac.in/
4	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati http://www.iitg.ernet.in/
5	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore http://www.iiti.ac.in/
6	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur http://www.iitk.ac.in/
7	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur https://www.iitj.ac.in/
8	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/
9	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad http://www.iith.ac.in
10	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai  http://www.iitb.ac.in/
11	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna http://www.iitp.ac.in/
12	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi http://www.iitd.ac.in/
13	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/
14	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi http://www.iitmandi.ac.in/
15	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee https://www.iitr.ac.in
16	Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi http://iitbhu.ac.in
17	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu http://iitjammu.ac.in
18	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Palakkad http://iitpkd.ac.in
19	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Tirupati http://iittp.ac.in/
20	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Goa http://www.iitgoa.ac.in
21	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhilai https://www.iitbhilai.ac.in/
22	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad http://www.iitdh.ac.in/
23	Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad https://www.iitism.ac.in/