Which IIT is most famous?

IIT Madras
IIT Madras, IISc Bengaluru and IIT Delhi bagged the top three positions among the higher educational institutions in the country….List of IITs ranked in the NIRF rankings.

S. No.	IIT	NIRF Rank
1	IIT Madras	Rank 1
2	IIT Delhi	Rank 2
3	IIT Bombay	Rank 3
4	IIT Kanpur	Rank 4

Did you know these interesting but unknown facts about IITs?

However, there are some interesting but unknown facts about these premier institutes that we bet you are unaware of. For instance, did you know that when IIT started functioning, it did not have an entrance exam and that students were admitted to the institutes on the basis of their academic record and interview?

How do the IITs make money?

The first batch of students at the IITs consisted only boys. And these were among the top ten rankers in their universities. The IITs receive around 100-200 million grant from the Indian government every single year. Other fund sources also include alumni help and academic fees.

What was the first entrance exam for IITs?

There was no entrance examination for IITs when these were initially established. Students were given admission based on their performance at school level and an interview that was conducted by the institute. The first batch in IIT constituted only of boys. These were among the top ten rankers in their respective universities.

What are some interesting facts about IIT Madras?

The annual festival at IIT Madras, Shaastra is ISO 9001:2000 certified. The Australian cricket team came to IIT Madras for net practice. The Thomason Engineering College set up in the year 1847 was designated as an IIT in 2001 and came to be known as IIT Roorkee. It is the oldest engineering college in the country.