14 Interesting Facts About The IITs You Probably Did Not Know
IITs, a dream for many, are one of most prestigious institutions of India. With extensive education, insane competition and top notch techies, these engineering institutes have established a great reputation throughout the world.
What’s the buzz behind these institutions? What makes them so great? And why, at times, does a typical Indian kid is forced to dream of being an IITian by his/her parents?
Let’s find out!
1. No JEE.
2. Only toppers could get in.
3. First woman student in IIT was in 1981.
4. Money!
5. Internet problems? Visit IIT Roorkee.
6. The first email.
7. A huge campus.
8. Take off.
9. New course.
10. World War Two.
11. Architectural masterpiece.
12. Fastest super computing facility.
13. Oldest engineering college
14. Beatles also love IIT.
These grand institutions are backed by a rich history. So many significant events are associated with these beautiful colleges. Over the years, they have emerged as the most esteemed alma mater and rightly so.
IITs aren’t just great colleges, they’re a legend.
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