Top Courses offered by IITs

A seat in IIT is a dream for many students. Sheer hard work, utmost dedication, and expert guidance can amplify the possibility of cracking the JEE exam. Combined efforts from the aspirant and the professional coaching institute can pave the way for entry to IIT.

IITs offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. courses in a spectrum of subjects. Majority of the courses offered by IITs are in different streams of Science, Technology, and Engineering. An important fact to note here is that there are only 9611 seats for B Tech courses and 2534 seats for M tech. That is spread across the 23 IITs with programs on more than 250 courses.

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Types of Degree and Master’s Program in IITs

Although the IITs are renowned for B Tech and M Tech courses, these top-notch institutions offer BSc, B Arch and M Arch courses as well. Furthermore, the students can undergo dual degree courses, B Tech + M Tech courses in the IITs. 

Here’s the list of types of degree courses offered by IITs across India.

• Undergraduate (UG) Degree
  • Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) 
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • Bachelor of Architecture ( B Arch)
  • Bachelor of Design ( B Des)
• Postgraduate Programs
• • Master of Technology (M Tech)
  • Master of Science ( MSc)
  • Master of Architecture ( M. Arch)
  • Master of Design ( M Des)
  •  Master of Philosophy (M Phil)
  •  Master of Business Administration
• Dual Degree Programs in IITs
  • B Tech + M Tech
  •  MSc + Ph D
  •  BSc + MSc
  •  Joint MSc + Ph.D.

Top Courses Offered by IITs

Typically, male students have dominated engineering courses for decades. However, the scenario is changing at a rapid rate, with more girls coming forward to try their hands in the engineering sector. This has also raised the level of competition in the engineering entrance exams.

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Engineering has about 17 sub-streams that offer qualifications in varying streams. The most preferred engineering courses of all time have been Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. At an average of 40 lakhs+ join engineering courses in colleges private and public sector combined. 

B Tech has been the top course in IIT selected by the majority of students, who qualify for the JEE Advanced. Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering courses trail close behind this.

The top B.Tech. courses in IITs are:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Computer Science
• Aeronautical Engineering
•  Automobile Engineering
•  Chemical Engineering
•  Industrial Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Civil Engineering
•  Marine Engineering
•  Aerospace Engineering

Specialized Streams Offered by Specific IITs Across the Country

In addition to the traditional courses, the IITs have been keen on specialized courses based on the growing needs of specific specializations. Only some of the IITs offer unique niche courses. The specialized courses include:

• IIT Delhi
  • B Tech in Production and Industrial Engineering
  • M Tech in
    • Oceanic Science and Technology
    • Design of Mechanical Equipment
    • Applied Optics
    • Molecular Engineering
    • Industrial Tribology and Maintenance Engineering
    • Radio Frequency Design and Technology
    • Rock Engineering and Underground Structure
    • Solid State Material
• IIT Kharagpur
  • B Tech in Industrial and Systems Engineering
  •  M Tech in
    • Mining Safety Engineering
    • Medical Imaging and Informatics
    • Applied Geology
    • Exploration Geophysics
    • Quality Engineering (Design and Manufacturing)
• IIT Bombay
  •  M Tech in Geo-Informatics and Natural Resources
  • Petroleum Geoscience
• IIT Kanpur
  • B Tech in Biological Science
  • B tech in Bioengineering

What are the Eligibility Criteria to Join IITs?

Gaining exemplary grades and gaining one of the top ranks in JEE Advanced is the basic requirement to join the elite IITs in the country. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the authorized body to conduct JEE. The agency has waived off the requirement of a minimum cut off percentage of 75% in 10+2 board exams, due to the prevailing COVID conditions.  

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The criteria for joining an IIT are:

• 10+2
•  Qualifying in JEE Mains and JEE Advanced
• Counselling by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)

However, the qualification requirements for joining M.Tech programs in the IITs are different.

• The candidate should have Bachelor Degree in Engineering or should be in the final year of the same for applying for the entrance exam named GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
•  Admissions to IITs would depend on the ranks of the aspirant in the GATE

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