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A legal framework is needed to prevent rampant caste bias on campus
Fifty years is a good time period to see how IITs have fared in achieving a constitutional mandate — representation of SC and ST communities
Published on Aug 29, 2023 09:35 AM IST
Centre suggests common exam for govt engineering colleges, IITs object
The IITs currently admit students through the joint entrance exam or JEE(Advanced) exam which is conducted by the institutes themselves on rotation.
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 05:16 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
IIT-Madras student dies by suicide in hostel, 4th case in three months
An undergraduate student of IIT-Madras allegedly died by suicide on Friday, police said, marking the fourth such incident at the institute in three months.
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 12:22 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Battling bias on IIT campuses
To fulfil the promise of equal opportunities to all, IITs must adopt a three-pronged approach
Published on Apr 20, 2023 06:53 PM IST
HT Editorial
IITs told to ensure zero discrimination on campus after spate of suicides by students
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have been directed to ensure "zero tolerance" for discrimination and provide robust support systems, following a spate of student suicides. The IIT council, led by the country's education minister, met for the first time in two years to discuss the issue. The council also examined ways to help students overcome language barriers and discussed possible reasons behind students dropping out.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
