List of All 23 IITs 2026 — Names, Locations & Generations




List of All 23 IITs in India (2026)

All 23 Indian Institutes of Technology, in one place — with where each one is and which wave of IIT expansion it came from.

Last updated: 22 May 2026 · Institute list cross-checked against JoSAA participating institutes

India has 23 IITs, built up over seven decades in distinct waves. The first generation dates to the 1950s and 1960s; later expansions added many more in 2008-09 and 2015-16, alongside two well-established institutes converted into IITs. Knowing which generation an IIT belongs to gives useful context — older IITs have larger alumni networks and more established research, while newer ones are still growing. All 23 admit through JEE Advanced and JoSAA.

Key takeaways

  • There are 23 IITs, all admitting through JEE Advanced and JoSAA.
  • The first-generation IITs date from the 1950s-60s and have the deepest alumni networks.
  • Major expansions came in 2008-09 and 2015-16; two institutes were converted to IIT status.
  • All IITs are Institutes of National Importance with no home-state quota.
  • A newer IIT is not a weaker choice by default — judge the branch and fit.
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All 23 IITs

#InstituteGeneration
1IIT BombayFirst generation
2IIT DelhiFirst generation
3IIT GuwahatiFirst generation
4IIT KanpurFirst generation
5IIT KharagpurFirst generation
6IIT MadrasFirst generation
7IIT RoorkeeFirst generation
8IIT (BHU) VaranasiConverted 2012
9IIT Bhubaneswar2008-09 expansion
10IIT Gandhinagar2008-09 expansion
11IIT Hyderabad2008-09 expansion
12IIT Indore2008-09 expansion
13IIT Jodhpur2008-09 expansion
14IIT Mandi2008-09 expansion
15IIT Patna2008-09 expansion
16IIT Ropar2008-09 expansion
17IIT (ISM) DhanbadConverted 2016
18IIT Bhilai2015-16 expansion
19IIT Dharwad2015-16 expansion
20IIT Goa2015-16 expansion
21IIT Jammu2015-16 expansion
22IIT Palakkad2015-16 expansion
23IIT Tirupati2015-16 expansion

Institute names per the JoSAA participating-institutes list. Generation groupings reflect the well-documented waves of IIT establishment; verify any specific founding detail on the official institute website.

The Generations of IITs

The 23 IITs are best understood in waves. The first-generation IITs — Kharagpur, Bombay, Madras, Kanpur, Delhi, followed by Guwahati and Roorkee — are the oldest and most established, with the largest alumni networks and research output. The 2008-09 expansion added eight IITs, and the 2015-16 expansion six more, while two respected institutes were converted into IITs. Newer IITs are still building scale, but several have grown quickly — so generation is context, not a verdict. Choose on the specific branch, location and your rank.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many IITs are there in India?
There are 23 IITs in India, all admitting through JEE Advanced and the JoSAA counselling process. The full list with locations and generations is on this page.
Which are the oldest IITs?
The first-generation IITs are Kharagpur, Bombay, Madras, Kanpur and Delhi, followed by Guwahati and Roorkee. They are the oldest and most established, with the largest alumni networks.
Are newer IITs worse than older ones?
Not by default. Older IITs have deeper alumni networks and research, but several newer IITs have grown strongly. The right choice depends on the branch you want, the location and your rank — not the generation alone.
Do IITs have a home-state quota?
No. IITs admit on an all-India basis with no home-state quota. The home-state quota applies to NITs, where roughly half the seats favour candidates from the state where the NIT is located.

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