What will you learn from this book
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Historical Perspective: Exploring the origins and evolution of the IITs, their founding principles, and their growth over the years.
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Education Quality: Assessing the quality of education provided by the IITs, their curriculum, teaching methodologies, and their impact on students' careers.
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Challenges Faced: Discussing challenges or issues faced by the IITs, such as infrastructure, faculty, funding, or adapting to changing educational paradigms.
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Competitiveness and Rankings: Analyzing the competitiveness of the IITs on a global scale, their rankings in various assessments, and strategies to maintain or improve their position.
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Alumni Contributions: Highlighting the contributions of IIT alumni in various fields, their success stories, and their role in shaping industries and technology worldwide.
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Research and Innovation: Examining the role of IITs in fostering research, innovation, and technological advancements in India and globally.
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Industry Collaboration: Discussing partnerships and collaborations between the IITs and industries, and their impact on both academia and businesses.
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Social Impact and Responsibilities: Addressing the role of IITs in addressing societal challenges, promoting inclusivity, and contributing to nation-building efforts.
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Future Outlook: Speculating on the future trajectory of the IITs, potential improvements, and adaptations needed to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 1403931615 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1403931610 |
| No of pages | 133 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Laxmi Publications |
| Published Date | 01 Jan 2006 |
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Many parents dream that their child will go to study at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and thereafter be a great success. IITs and success are viewed as synonymous because IIT alumni have amply established this link. Will the IITs continue to graduate winners? Can we expect more - will they generate knowledge to make India a leader in the new knowledge economy?
Or, have the IITs enjoyed their day of glory and are now slumping? If so, can we arrest the slump and get them soaring? The IIT system is under massive strain: its autonomy is being eroded, its physical infrastructure is wearing thin; laboratories are getting out-dated; faculty is depleting; and the competition for admission is pushing aspirants into an unhealthy grind. IITs fortunately have a major strength in their alumni - they want to see their alma mater excel.
The book considers each threat and suggests the way forward. It calls for major changes in how to select students, attract the best to join as faculty and,most important,proposes a new governance system with diminished role for government and an enhanced one for the alumni.