The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are counted among the most prestigious engineering institutions in the country. Today, India has 23 IITs, with IIT Madras holding the top spot in the NIRF rankings. But before talking about where these institutions stand now, it’s worth looking back at how the IIT journey began. The history behind their creation is quite remarkable.

The idea of IITs emerged before independence

The concept of establishing world-class technical institutes in India was being considered even before the country gained independence. After 1947, there was a clear need for advanced institutions that could help India grow in the fields of engineering and modern technology. To work on this vision, the Sir Jogendra Singh Committee was set up. In 1946, the committee propose

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