Education
Women's intake at IITs rises 52% since 2019 following supernumerary seat policy
The Indian Express49m
THE BRIEF
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Data released for Engineers' Day 2026 shows that the absolute number of female students admitted across 23 IITs increased by 52% from 2,416 in 2019 to 3,664 in 2025.
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The overall share of female students across IIT campuses rose gradually from 17.76% in 2019 to 20.15% in 2025 following the introduction of supernumerary seats for women.
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The admission figures indicate that the growth rate in female student admissions has outpaced the overall 34% expansion in total seats allotted during the six-year period.