Almost all the students and parents have heard the name of IIT, but many do not have complete knowledge about IIT, what is IIT and how to be an IITian? Through this post, you will know the full form of IIT and the complete information.
IIT is where, after passing 10th, most of the 11th 12th studying in science stream want to go. Still, due to a lack of proper guidance and information, many students do not know about institutions like IIT even after completing 12th.
This article will answer all the questions like eligibility to get into IIT and how to gain admission to IIT college.
What is IIT?
IIT is a group of technology education institutes established by the Government of India to provide high-quality education to students.
IIT Full Form- Indian Institute of Technology
The complete form of IIT is the Indian Institute of Technology.
IIT is one of the most prestigious institutes not only in India but in the world. Many high-level scientists, researchers, technologists, and engineers from all over the country come out through these institutes.
First IIT
The first IIT institute in India was IIT, Kharagpur, which the Government of India established in 1951. Today 23 IITs in India are located in different states and parts of the country. Lakhs of students study in these institutes.
When it comes to engineering, the name of IIT comes first because it is the most prestigious institute in India and millions of skilled and capable engineers emerge from these institutes who work in big companies like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.
All IIT institutes are autonomous institutes; all their courses and rules and regulations are made by the IIT institute itself.
How to do IIT?
Generally, admission to IITs is taken after class XII. To get access to these institutes, two entrance exams have to be taken. These exams are also called one of the toughest exams in the world.
To get admission to IIT colleges, students first have to clear JEE Main and JEE Advanced. After this top 2.5 lacs, students clearing JEE Main give JEE Advanced exam for admission in IIT. The top one lakh students who pass it get admission to IIT.
There are different courses in IIT College which are called ‘Branches’. Like Civil Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Science branch, etc.
JEE Mains – Joint Entrance Examination
The complete form of JEE is the Joint Entrance Exam.
JEE Mains is a national-level entrance exam required for admission in undergraduate engineering courses B.Tech & B.E. in NITs, IIITs, and CFTI colleges.
JEE Mains exam will be conducted four times a year from 2021 by NTA (National Testing Agency). These exams will be held in February, March, April, and May. It happens in computer-based mode. JEE Mains is conducted in 13 languages ​​: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, and Tamil Telugu, and Urdu.
Note: clearing the JEE Main exam does not give admission to IITs as one has to clear the JEE Advanced exam after JEE Main to get into IITs.
JEE Mains has two papers: one for admission to B.Tech and the other for admission to B.Arch. In some states, it is also necessary to clear the JEE Main exam for admission in state engineering colleges, although confirm this with the state authorities.
The official website of jee main is Joint Entrance Examination
JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced is the exam after JEE Mains to get admission in IITs. It is organized every year by one of the seven IITs, including IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore.
This exam is conducted under the supervision of the Joint Admission Board (JAB).
The official website of JEE advanced is JEEÂ advanced
When to start IIT Preparation
If you want to take admission in IIT, i.e. want to do IIT, then the best time to start its preparation is after passing 10th class, i.e. in class 11th. Almost all the students who go to IITs start preparing for IIT entrance exams after completing the 10th standard. These students join any coaching institute and do 11th, 12th together.
Qualification for IIT
To do IIT, aspirants need to have a 12th pass from the science stream.
Note that it is mandatory to have Physics & Mathematics in class XII while Chemistry or Biotechnology is the third subject. Along with this, it is necessary to have 75% in 12th to go to IIT.
There is also a provision of relaxation in % for S.C., S.T. Update for Current Pandemic Situation: Due to the current circumstances, all the students who clear JEE-Advanced will get admission in IITs. There is no requirement of minimum marks in 12th.
IIT Exam Pattern
This exam is considered very difficult. Questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths are asked in this. The exam pattern of IIT is as follows:
| JEE Mains Exam Pattern | B.Tech / B.E. | B.Arch | B.Planning |
| Subject | Physics, Chemistry & Maths | Maths, Aptitude Test & Drawing Test | Maths, Aptitude Test, & Planning |
| Number of Questions | 75 (25 questions from each subject) | 77 | 100 |
| Time | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 | 400 | 400 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based | Computer, Pen Paper (for drawing) | Computer-Based |
How much is the IIT fee for the candidates who want to go to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)? This is one of the most asked questions.
Every year the fee structure is shared by each IIT institute on the official website. If we talk generally, then the fees of IIT for BTech are around 2 to 2.5 lakhs every year which is 8 to 10 lakhs in four years.
Note: that IIT college fees are lower for S.C., S.T. & P.H. students. The total fees for these four years are 2-4 lakhs.
Difference between IIT and NIT
You have come to know about what is IIT. Now let’s learn a little about NITs. The complete form of NIT is the ‘National Institute of Technology.
For admission in IITs, one has to crack both JEE Mains & Advanced, whereas, in NITs, one can go through JEE Mains only.
Both can be considered equal in education and placement level, but IITs are considered better. IITs are given more funds by the government, due to which research papers & projects are published by IITs while less in NITs. Overall, IITs are better than NITs.
IIT Jam – Joint Admission Test for MSc
The complete form of IIT Jam is the Indian Institute of Technology – Joint Admission Test for MSc.
To participate in this exam, students must have a Bachelor’s degree (Graduation). Through this, students doing courses like B.Sc. get admission in IITs for world-class education.
How many IIT colleges are there in India
There are a total of 23 IIT colleges in India. This is the following:
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
- Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
- Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneshwar
- Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
- Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur
- Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
- Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
- Indian Institute of Technology, Indore
- Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi
- Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati
- Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad
- Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar
- Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai
- Indian Institute of Technology, Goa
- Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
- Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu
- Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad
- Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad.
Benefits of doing IIT
- This is the largest institute in the country, so high-quality education is available in them, the best resources for engineering or any other course.
- The best professors teach in these institutions who are well-known names in their field.
- IITs have the most brilliant minds in the country.
- Students studying in IITs also get scholarships in the form of financial help.
- There is a chance to go to the world’s renowned universities for internships.
- Apart from studies, extra activities are also plentiful.
- Apart from this, the biggest thing is that after going to IIT, people start knowing you, and your respect increases.
Frequently Asked Questions About IITs
When is IIT done?
IIT is done after completing class XII. Just as many students do B.A. or BSc for graduation, in the same way, admission in IIT leads to BTech or B.E. graduation course (Engineering).
What is the duration of the IIT course?
It takes four years to get a Bachelor of Engineering degree in IIT. If someone does a master’s course with a bachelor’s, i.e. dual degree, its duration is five years (Integrated BTech + MTech).
What is the number or percentage required to do IIT?
To get into the IITs, General and OBC category, students must have 75% in class X, while 65% for S.C., S.T., & PwD candidates is required.
When is the IIT exam?
JEE Mains exam is held twice a year, and jee advanced exam is held once a year. JEE Mains exam is held every year in January and April and Advanced in May.
Who conducts the IIT exam?
The JEE Mains exam to get into IITs is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). In contrast, JEE Advanced is operated by one of the top seven IITs in India under the aegis of the Joint Admission Board.
Note: This post is only for informational purposes. Maybe Some data is changed by time or wrong. In this case, We are not responsible. So For better Knowledge of the IIT. Please Visit the Government Official Websites.