List of All IITs in India 2026

There are 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in India in 2026. These colleges have the designation of Institutes of National Importance and function under the Institutes of Technology Act. The candidates who want to join the engineering courses need to be eligible for JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and undergo JoSAA counselling. The below table throws light on some important facts related to IITs in India.

India has a total of 23 IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) in 2026. IIT Kharagpur was the first IIT, which was formed in 1951, while other IITs were added during the period 2008 and 2016. All the institutes have programmes related to engineering, technology, science, and research, where the courses and specialization differ from one institute to another. Check below the table for the complete list of 23 IITs in India along with their names, location, state or union territory, and year in which they were declared as IITs.

The 23 Indian IITs were set up in various phases, starting with the first IIT in 1951 to other IITs that attained their status as IITs in 2016. This classification assists students to differentiate IITs according to their year of setup, history, alumni, and campus development. Below is a table that classifies all the 23 IITs into various phases.

There are 23 IITs located in India, covering 20 states and union territories. Two IITs are present in the single state, which is that of Uttar Pradesh. These two IITs are named IIT Kanpur and IIT (BHU) Varanasi. Following is the list of all IITs along with their locations.

Note: The 23 IITs are located across 22 states and union territories, with Uttar Pradesh hosting two IITs. Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir are union territories, while the remaining locations listed above are states.

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) under the Ministry of Education has announced the India Rankings 2025 on September 4, 2025. IIT Madras came first in the category of Engineering for the tenth time in a row, IIT Delhi ranked second, while IIT Bombay ranked third. Ranking is based on teaching, research, graduation outcome, outreach & inclusivity and perception. Following table mentions the ranking and scores of the top IITs of India as per the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranks.

Parameters Used in NIRF Engineering Rankings

NIRF evaluates engineering institutes using some of these parameters:

1. Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR): Teachers, infrastructure, and learning material.

2. Research and Professional Practice (RPC): Research papers, patents, and professional practice.

3. Graduation Outcomes (GO): Performance of students, graduation rate, and placement outcomes.

4. Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): Diversity, inclusivity, and access to education.

5. Perception: Academia, industry, and society perception.

Note: The students should consider the NIRF rankings along with branch-wise placement, course offerings, faculty, fees, and infrastructure while comparing IITs.

IITs, NITs, and IIITs are some of the most popular after colleges where aspiring engineers enroll after their class 12th. These institutes are distinguished from one another in terms of the admission criteria, the field of education, the organizational setup, and the courses offered. The following table is a comparative analysis of these three categories of institutes.

The admission process for BTech courses in all 23 IITs is done via JEE Advanced rank, followed by JoSAA counseling. Firstly, students need to clear JEE Advanced through JEE Main and then undergo counseling to ensure admission. Below are the instructions for how to get admission to IIT in 2026.

IITs provide undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programs in engineering, science, architecture, management, and other areas of studies. Course offerings and entry qualifications differ from one institution to another and from department to department. Applicants need to be qualified for the entrance exam and be eligible for a particular program. The table below shows major courses provided by IITs and their admission pathways.

Number of BTech seats at various IITs is dependent on the approved intake of individual institutes and seat allocation policy for the academic year. JoSAA will be implementing the Government of India's reservation policy in the eligible category, which includes SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS applicants. 5% horizontal reservation is applicable to disabled aspirants, as per the existing policy. There are also supernumerary seats for girls at IITs as per the girl enrollment policy.

IIT BTech courses fees includes tuition fee, hostel fee, mess fee, and other educational fees. The total cost differs according to institutes and the amount of payable fees also depends upon the category of the student as well as his/her family income. For the academic year 2026-27, the fee structure of various IITs can be found from the institute profile provided officially by JoSAA. The fee structure of an IIT includes the annual tuition fee of ₹1 lakh for General, OBC-NCL and EWS categories with family income above ₹5 lakh. However, SC, ST and PwD categories have been exempted completely from the annual tuition fee.

The older IITs have more experience in academics, established networks of alumni and industry linkages. The newer IITs too are setting up their research facilities, infrastructure and placements. The correct option will depend upon your choice of branch, future career plans, your JEE Advanced score and the prospects in each college.

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How to Choose Between an Old IIT and a New IIT

• List down your favorite branches: Select from Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering and others.
• Check ranks at JoSAA opening and closure: Analyze last year’s figures to estimate your chances of admission.
• Give preference to branch and college: Evaluate your academic preferences and career objectives.
• Study about placements and research programs: Examine placement statistics, recruiting companies and research interests of faculty in the selected branch.
• Evaluate the campus facilities: Look into hostels, laboratories, students’ associations and other facilities at each of the IITs.
• What should you give preference to? Don’t select an IIT just because of its age and reputation. Compare the specific branch, placements, academic infrastructure and your future plans. You may find that a preferred branch in a new IIT fits you more than an undesired branch at an old IIT.

If you don't get the IIT or branch you want, don't worry. You can also look at NITs, IIITs and other engineering colleges. Compare their courses, fees and placements before making your final choice.

Tip: Do not select a college based on its name alone. Compare the branch, total fees, placement records, location and available facilities before filling in your counselling choices.