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The Modi government has approved a massive ₹11,828 crore expansion plan for five newer IITs across India. These institutions in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Karnataka will add over 6,500 seats in the next four years. The expansion includes new research parks and 130 faculty positions to boost technical education. This move aims to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem while addressing growing demand for quality engineering education.

Key Points: Modi Cabinet Approves Expansion of 5 New IITs Across India

  • ₹11,828 crore approved for IIT expansion in 5 states
  • 6,576 more seats to be added by 2028-29
  • 130 new faculty posts created
  • Research parks to strengthen industry-academia ties
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Cabinet approves expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity of 5 IITs

Cabinet greenlights ₹11,828 crore expansion for 5 IITs, adding 6,500+ seats and research parks to boost technical education and innovation.

"This expansion will foster nation-building by creating a skilled workforce, driving innovation, and boosting economic growth. – Cabinet Release"

New Delhi May 7

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity of five new Indian Institute of technologies (IlTs) which had been established in Andhra Pradesh , Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka.

New Delhi [India] May 7 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity of five new Indian Institute of technologies (IlTs) which had been established in Andhra Pradesh , Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka.

These institutions are IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, IIT Bhilai, IIT Jammu, HT Dharwad.

According to the release issued by the Cabinet, the total costs for these projects are Rs11,828.79 crore over a period of four years from 2025-26 to 2028-29.

The Cabinet has also approved creation of 130 faculty posts (at the level of Professor i.e. Level 14 & above) in these IlTs.

Five new state-of-art research parks are also coming up to strengthen industry-academia linkage.

Student strength in these IITs will be increased by more than 6500 in the next four years with enhancement of 1364 students in 1st year, 1738 students in 2nd year, 1767 students in 3rd year and 1707 students in 4th year across Under Graduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG) and PhD program put together.

On completion of construction, these five IITs shall be able to cater 13,687 students as against current student strength of 7,111 i.e. an increase of 6,576 students.

With this increase in the total number of seats, additional more than 6,500 students will now be able to fulfil their aspirations of studying in the most prestigious and sought-after educational institutions in the country.

This will foster nation-building by creating a skilled workforce, driving innovation, and boosting economic growth. It enhances social mobility, reduces educational inequality, and strengthens India's global position.

Direct employment will be generated through the hiring of faculty, administrative staff, researchers, and support personnel to manage the increased number of students and facilities. Also, the expansion of IIT campuses stimulates local economies by generating demand for housing, transportation, and services.

The increased number of graduates and postgraduates from IITs further fuels innovation and startup ecosystems, contributing to employment generation across diverse sectors.

These five IITs are situated in five states and Union territories (UTs), however, admission to IITs, is on pan-India basis and hence this expansion will benefit all states/UTs across the country.

Total number of students in 23 IlTs has increased 100 per cent from 65,000 to 1.35 lakh in the past 10 years. Additional infrastructure will be created in the five IlTs started after 2014 to facilitate education for 6,500 more students, the Cabinet release added.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally some focus on southern states! IIT Palakkad and Tirupati expansions will help retain Kerala/AP talent instead of migrating to North India. Hope they maintain the same quality standards as older IITs 🤞
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Priya M.
Good move but ₹11,828 crore is huge money! Hope there's proper audit mechanism. Also, will these new IITs get same placement opportunities as Bombay/Delhi? That's what parents worry about when sending kids far from home.
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Amit S.
IIT Jammu expansion is strategic for J&K development. More local youth getting technical education can transform the region's economy. But hope they maintain strict admission standards - no quota compromises please!
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Neha T.
As an IIT Bhilai alum, this is fantastic news! Our campus needs better labs and hostels. But government should also focus on improving state engineering colleges - not everyone can get into IITs 😊
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Vikram J.
Research parks are the real game-changer! India needs more industry-academia collaboration to stop brain drain. Hope these new IITs focus on emerging fields like AI and renewable energy, not just traditional engineering.
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Sunita R.
While expansion is good, what about faculty quality? 130 new professors is not enough for 6500 students! Many IITs already have vacant positions. First fix this, then increase seats. Quality over quantity please!

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