Recently, a cabinet meeting concluded with good news for JEE aspirants. The cabinet members agreed on the decision to add new IIT seats in 2025 and the upcoming years. How many IIT seats will be increased, and to which IIT colleges will the seats be added, are discussed further in the article.
In the meeting of the Union Cabinet, an important proposal has been approved to strengthen the infrastructure of engineering studies in the country. The Cabinet has cleared the way for the expansion of 5 new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) created after 2024. This will directly benefit the future JEE (Main & Advanced) aspirants because by this expansion, a total of 6,576 new IIT seats in India.
On Wednesday, 07 May 2025, the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an investment of Rs 11,828.79 crore for the expansion of 5 IITS. This scheme, known as Phase B, has been targeted to be completed in four years, i.e., between 2025-26 and 2028-29.
Note that Phase A was the construction of these five new IIT colleges, for which the government is adding new seats. The academic session of IIT Palakkad (Kerala) and IIT Trupati (Andhra Pradesh) began in 2015-16, while the academic session of the other three IITS began temporarily in 2016-17. Now, all these IITS are functioning as permanent campuses.
In Which Colleges Will These New IIT Seats be Added?
Under this scheme, investment will be made in the expansion of five IITS: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Karnataka, between 2025-26 and 2028-29.
- IIT Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)
- IIT Palakkad (Kerala)
- IIT Jammu & Kashmir (Jammu & Kashmir )
- IIT Bhilai ( Chhatishgrah)
- 5. IIT Dharwad ( Karnataka)
New Faculties And Infra
Along with strengthening this infrastructure, 130 new professor-level (Level 14 and above) posts will also be created in these 5 IITS under the expansion plan. Apart from new seats in these IITS, five state-of-the-art research parks will also be established to strengthen the collaboration between industry and academia. Initially, these IITS were operating as temporary campuses, but now, all the campuses are being established permanently.
Addition of 6,576 New IIT Seats Yearwise
The Phase B construction, which will generate 6,576 new IIT seats in India, will significantly increase the admission of students to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. As a result, the number of students will increase by more than 6,500 in the coming four years. After this expansion, the total number of students in all five IITS will increase from 7,111 to 13,687.
Projected Increment in Year-wise
- 2025-26: 1,364 Students
- 2026-27: 1,738 Students
- 2027-28: 1,767 Students
- 2028-29: 1,707 Students
Benefits of New IIT Seats in India
This scheme is going to have a significant impact on aspirants and economic levels. On one hand, thousands of seats will increase, and on the other hand, there will be opportunities for nation-building and employment at the local level. But here, we will talk about what benefits the students will get from the increase of 6,576 seats in IITs.
1. Decrease Competition: Adding 6,576 new seats in IITS will somewhat reduce the competition for JEE Main and Advanced. Earlier, due to limited seats, thousands of students used to compete for one seat, but now, with the increase in the number of seats, the cutoff may decrease, and more students will get a chance to be selected. This will also reduce the students’ stress and increase their chances of success.
2. Increased Trend Towards IITS: Increasing the number of seats in IITS will increase students’ interest towards these institutes. Earlier, many students were apprehensive about IITS due to limited seats and high competition, but now that the opportunities are increasing, more students will make IITS their target. This will increase the inclination of talented students towards these top institutes, and they will prepare more seriously than before.
3. Benefit to the Local Students: Another benefit of new IIT colleges is for the local students around these newly established IIT colleges. In states where new IITS will be established, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Jammu and Kashmir, local students will be able to access top-level education nearby, eliminating the need for them to go out for studies.
4. Boosting employment and startups: Adding new seats in IITS will also significantly change jobs and startups. New research parks and increased collaboration with industries will allow students to convert their innovations and ideas into commercial forms. This will help students start startups, promote entrepreneurship, and gain new employment opportunities. Thus, this scheme will not only benefit students but also empower the Indian economy and the startup ecosystem.
5. Other: The 6,576 new seats in IITS will provide high-quality education to students through better infrastructure, expert faculty and research parks. It will also provide them with new opportunities for startups and employment, which will help them convert their innovations into a commercial form. This will be beneficial not only for students but also for the Indian economy and the startup ecosystem.
A Few Last Words
In conclusion, the addition of 6,576 new seats in IITs is a huge opportunity for JEE aspirants. This will not only reduce the competition but will also provide students with high-quality education, better research opportunities, and new opportunities for startups and employment. This scheme will strengthen the Indian education system and promote innovation in the country’s technological sector. Overall, this change will open new avenues of success for students and help India gain a strong position on the global education map.
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