IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology)

Notable InstitutionsInstitution Types

India's flagship public engineering and technology institutions, known for rigorous admission through JEE and strong global standing.

IITs are autonomous institutes of national importance, recognised for engineering education, research and influential alumni. Admission is among the most competitive in the world.

Related Terms
JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)
India's national engineering entrance examination, conducted in Main and Advanced stages, used for admission to institutions including the IITs.
IIM (Indian Institutes of Management)
India's premier public business schools, known for highly selective admission and strong management education.
Central University
A university established and primarily funded by the national (central) government through an act of the national legislature.
TU (Technical University / Technische Universitat)
A category of technology-focused universities, such as TU Munich and TU Delft, known for strength in engineering and applied sciences.
Affiliation
An arrangement in which a college operates under the academic authority of a parent university, which sets the curriculum, conducts examinations and awards degrees.