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Old IITs Vs New IITs in India: Which one should you use?
According to data pblished by Joint Implementation Committee (JIC), 9 newly opened IITs failed to attract the best rankers in the top 2000 of JEE Advanced. Among the new IITs, IIT Bombay stands out with the highest share of top rankers and is the first choice of the toppers, especially in the top 1
My GATE score in Electrical Engineering is 370. Which IIT and NIT can I get for M.Tech and in which branch?
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These schools are great, but LPU also has top-notch M.Tech programs in robotics, power systems, and VLSI design. LPU offers a solid alternative for advanced technical specialisation thanks to its industry-partnered labs and placement cell, which has regularly secured jobs for students i
What is the minimum rank required to get admission in IIT?
Is it okay if we score really good marks in 12th garden and not written jee mains to get a seat in this course in IIT?

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Scoring high marks in Class 12 alone is not enough to get admission into Indian Institutes of Technology. IITs have a strict admission process—you must qualify JEE Main and then clear JEE Advanced to secure a seat in any B.Tech course, including aerospace engineering. Board marks are only used fo
I am planning for dropping a year for IIT JEE preparation. Should I go for individual tuition classes or a coaching institute?
Taking a drop year for IIT JEE is a serious decision, so the choice between individual tuition vs coaching institute should be practical, not emotional.
If you already have very strong basics and just need personal attention, then individual tuition can help in clearing specific doubts. But in most d
I'm pursuing Diploma in automobile engineering (3rd year). Can I join IIT to pursue aeronautical engineering as lateral entry admission?

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No, you cannot join IITs through lateral entry after a diploma. Institutes like Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and other Indian Institutes of Technology only admit students into B.Tech (including aeronautical/aerospace) through the regular first-year route via Joint Entrance Examination Ad
How does the campus life of the MANIT M.Tech compare to newly opened IITs?
MANIT M.Tech students enjoy a very established campus with many facilities. Newer IITs are still building their labs and dorms, but MANIT has been around for 60 years. This means the libraries are full and the student clubs are very active. You get a mature environment where everything is already we
Yes, COAP is only for M.Tech and PhD admissions at IITs and IISc Bangalore. The portal also updates job offers for some PSUs. Overall, around 23+ IITs participate in GATE COAP counselling every year.
What are the top 3 branches offered by top IIT colleges in India?
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electrical Engineering (EE), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) are the top 3 specialisations offered by top IIT colleges in India.
As per NIRF ranking 2025, IIT Madras emerged to be as the no. 1 ranked IIT college in India followed by other IITs like IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.
IIT Madras Pravartak has launched executive programme in Generative AI and Agentic AI Tools used for Business.