The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the dream destination for every engineering aspirant in India. Known for their academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and global recognition, IITs are among the most prestigious institutions for technical education.
But a common question among aspirants is: How many IITs are there in India?
👉 Currently, there are 23 IITs spread across the country. The first IIT was established in Kharagpur in 1951, and since then, IITs have grown into India’s leading centres for innovation and research.
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Admission to IITs is offered through JEE Advanced, which can only be attempted after qualifying JEE Main. Only the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main candidates are eligible to appear in JEE Advanced.
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List of IITs in India with NIRF Rankings (2025)
The Government of India ranks IITs under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) based on teaching, research, placements, inclusivity, and perception.
Here’s the rank-wise list of IITs in India (NIRF 2025):
| Rank | IIT Name | Establishment Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Madras | 1959 |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | 1963 |
| 3 | IIT Bombay | 1958 |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | 1959 |
| 5 | IIT Kharagpur | 1951 |
| 6 | IIT Roorkee | 1847 (became IIT in 2001) |
| 7 | IIT Guwahati | 1994 |
| 8 | IIT Hyderabad | 2008 |
| 10 | IIT BHU, Varanasi | 1919 (IIT status in 2012) |
| 15 | IIT ISM Dhanbad | 1926 (IIT status in 2016) |
| 16 | IIT Indore | 2009 |
| 18 | IIT Gandhinagar | 2008 |
| 22 | IIT Ropar | 2008 |
| 28 | IIT Jodhpur | 2008 |
| 31 | IIT Mandi | 2009 |
| 34 | IIT Patna | 2008 |
| 54 | IIT Bhubaneswar | 2008 |
| 61 | IIT Tirupati | 2015 |
| 62 | IIT Jammu | 2016 |
| 64 | IIT Palakkad | 2015 |
| 73 | IIT Bhilai | 2016 |
| – | IIT Dharwad | 2016 |
| – | IIT Goa | 2016 |
Seat Intake in IITs (B.Tech 2025-26)
In 2025, there are approximately 18,663 B.Tech seats available across IITs.
Among them, IIT Madras (Rank 1 in NIRF) is considered the best IIT and offers 1121 seats across nine specializations.
| IIT Colleges in India | B.Tech Seats |
|---|---|
| IIT Madras | 1121 |
| IIT Delhi | 1239 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 1919 |
| IIT Bombay | 1360 |
| IIT Kanpur | 1210 |
| IIT Guwahati | 962 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 630 |
| IIT Roorkee | 1353 |
| IIT BHU (Varanasi) | 1589 |
| IIT Indore | 480 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 496 |
| IIT ISM Dhanbad | 385 |
| IIT Patna | 817 |
| IIT Mandi | 520 |
| IIT Gandhinagar | 360 |
| IIT Ropar | 646 |
| IIT Tirupati | 254 |
| IIT Jodhpur | 610 |
| IIT Bhilai | 329 |
| IIT Jammu | 305 |
| IIT Goa | 165 |
| IIT Dharwad | 385 |
| IIT Palakkad | 200 |
Other IITs like IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Ropar, IIT Patna, IIT Mandi, and newer IITs together make up the remaining seat capacity.
Popular Courses & Entrance Exams at IITs
IITs offer multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Admission is through national-level entrance exams:
| Course | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) | JEE Advanced |
| B.Arch | AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test) |
| BS / BS-MS | JEE Advanced |
| B.Des | UCEED |
| M.Tech | GATE |
| M.Sc | IIT JAM |
| M.Des | CEED |
| MBA | CAT |
| Joint MSc-PhD | IIT JAM |
Why Choose IITs?
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World-class Faculty & Infrastructure – Advanced labs, smart classrooms & global collaborations.
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Global Exposure – Tie-ups with leading universities and research centres.
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Outstanding Placements – IIT graduates are highly sought after by top companies in India & abroad.
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation – IITs nurture startups with incubation hubs & innovation cells.
Conclusion
There are 23 IITs in India, offering over 18,000+ B.Tech seats across diverse engineering and science streams. Getting into an IIT requires cracking JEE Advanced, which itself is a dream for lakhs of students.
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