Engineering remains a top career choice for Indian students, with aspirations often focused on top institutions. Yet the fierce competition in entrance exams, particularly in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains-Advance, results in only a handful of them fulfilling their dreams. This rigorous test opens doors to prestigious tech hubs such as IITs, NITs and IIITs. Selection depends on rank and determines admission to these renowned campuses, which are known not only for their academics, but also for their strong placement records and illustrious alumni.
The road to these institutes is marked by a limited number of seats and strict selection criteria. The coveted IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs attract the best, increasing competition. A closer look at their collective seat numbers reveals the extent to which:
Reports indicate that the 23 IITs in India provide a total of 17,385 seats while the 32 NITs contribute about 23,954 seats. A total of 7,746 seats are available from the 26 IIITs. Furthermore, 35 GFTIs together offer 8,067 seats.
Number of students who have appeared in JEE Advance over the years
The first JEE Advance exam started in 2013 and many students have appeared for the exam since then. Let’s take a look at the number of students who have appeared over the years:
In 2013, 1,15,971 students appeared.
In 2014, 1,19,580 students appeared
In 2015, 1,17,238 students appeared
In 2016, 1,47,678 students appeared
In 2017, 1,59,540 students appeared
In 2018, 1,55,158 students appeared
In 2019, 1,61,319 students appeared
In 2020, 1,50,383 students appeared
In 2021, 1,41,699 students appeared
In 2022, 1,55,538 students appeared
In 2023, 1,80,372 students appeared.
2023 saw the highest number of students taking the JEE Advance Examination, with 1,80,372 students.
The road to the higher echelons of technology is one of challenge and triumph. While the competition can be fierce and the selection criteria demanding, the prospect of joining the ranks of renowned engineers who have walked these corridors is a dream worth pursuing.
