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Budget boost for 5 youngest IITs with 6,500 additional seats, more infra; fellowships for all IITs


Published on 2025-02-01 06:42:19 - MSN
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  • Budget allocation hiked to support IITs to Rs 11,349 crore, which is 10% higher than the previous year's budget estimate & 8.4% higher than revised estimate.

The Indian government has announced a significant budget boost for the five youngest Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) - IITs in Bhilai, Dharwad, Goa, Jammu, and Palakkad. This initiative includes the addition of 6,500 new seats, aiming to increase the total student capacity across all IITs to 50,000. The budget will also fund the development of new infrastructure, including hostels, academic buildings, and faculty residences. Additionally, the allocation will support the creation of more research fellowships, enhancing the research capabilities of these institutions. This move is part of a broader effort to expand educational opportunities and improve the quality of technical education in India, ensuring that these newer IITs can match the standards of their more established counterparts.

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