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IIT Degree: Launchpad or Legacy? X Post Ignites National Debate

A viral post on X has reignited a passionate conversation across India about whether an IIT degree should open doors for the holder alone — or carry lasting weight for their entire family and future generations.

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Rejected IIT Applicant Hacks Institute Sites, Gets Cybersecurity Shot

A student whose IIT application was rejected allegedly hacked into IIT websites, but instead of facing only legal consequences, the incident opened an unexpected conversation about channelling cybersecurity talent.

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IITs and IIMs Launch Voluntary Drug Tests for New Students

Premier Indian institutions including IITs and IIMs have begun conducting voluntary urine-based drug screening at the time of student admission, marking a significant step in campus health policy.

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IITs Consider Second Chance for Student Who Hacked Admission Portal

Indian Institutes of Technology are deliberating whether to grant a fresh admission opportunity to a student who was earlier disqualified after hacking the IIT admission system, raising questions about ethics, talent, and institutional policy.

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IIT Brand: Why Indian Institutes of Technology Remain India's Gold Standard

Decades after their founding, the IITs continue to dominate India's higher education landscape, producing graduates who shape global industries and command unparalleled brand equity among engineering institutions.

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India Passes Anti-Paper Leak Law: What It Means for Students

The Indian Parliament has passed landmark legislation targeting exam paper leaks, a move that is set to bring stronger accountability across public examinations including those for central universities, IITs, and government recruitment boards.

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Ex-Army Captain Left IIT Degree & Dubai Job for IIM Calcutta

A former Indian Army Captain who gave up both an IIT engineering degree and a high-paying corporate role in Dubai has secured admission to IIM Calcutta, underlining the growing appeal of premier management education among defence veterans.

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Rejected IIT Applicant Hacks Institute Website, May Get Admission

In an unusual turn of events, a rejected applicant allegedly hacked an IIT's official website and could now be considered for future admission, raising serious cybersecurity and ethical questions.

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Student Hacks IIT Website, Could Earn Admission for Skill

A student who allegedly breached an IIT's official website has caught the attention of the institute, which is now considering offering him admission as recognition of his exceptional technical ability.

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IIT Student Hacks Institute Website for Second Chance, Director Responds

A desperate IIT student resorted to hacking the institute's official website to demand another academic opportunity, prompting a notable response from the Director.

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IIT Reject to Entrepreneur: Ankur Warikoo's 3 Defining Failures

Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo has opened up about three pivotal rejections — including missing IIT — that he credits for shaping his career and mindset.

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IIT Brain Drain: Parliament Gets Answers, Questions Multiply

The Central Government has responded to concerns over IIT graduates migrating abroad, but the data tabled in Parliament has sparked fresh debate about why India's top engineering talent is choosing to leave.

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KTR Gifts Laptop to IIT Student, Pledges Fee Support

BRS leader K T Rama Rao personally handed over a laptop to an IIT student from Telangana and assured financial assistance for tuition fees, highlighting political outreach to meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds.