1) Chance to grow more from a mere nerd after joining IIT

The awesome opportunities, die-for networking, sensitization towards social issues, confidence of making a mark in the world, constant broadening of horizons are just a few benefits of being an IITian. It’s not just about book smarts. It’s about real smarts!

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2) IITs produce more entrepreneurs than even Ivy Leagues

According to a study by Pitchbook Data, a US based private equity and research based firm, IITs ranked fourth beating all Ivy League institutions such as Princeton, Cornell, Yale. It even beat Harvard, which ranked fifth, in churning out the most number of entrepreneurs. Some of the most popular IITian entrepreneurs are Gagan Goyal (Think Labs), Bipin Preet Singh (MobiKwik), Narayan Murthy (Infosys), Sachin and Binny Bansal (Flipkart).

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3) Creativity

You would be surprised to know that IITians are not just brainy, nerdy and all into science all the time. Many of them are highly artistic and creative and do venture into areas of their passions too. Many have taken the impossible decision of leaving the lucrative engineer career and tread the paths of their calling. And the best part is, they made their mark even in creative field, letting the world know that IITians are capable of any feat. Think Chetan Bhagat. His first novel “Five Point Someone” was inspired by IIT culture. And the next time you’re gorging on Q-tiyapa, think Arunabh Kumar, the co-founder of The Viral Fever who left a lucrative job at United States Air Force to follow his passion and gift India a gem of a web series. And if you were really inspired by the Ranbeer Kapoor starrer blockbuster “Salesman Of The Year”, then you must also remember Amol Pareshar, who made a debut with this film as a supporting actor! So much inspiration floating around in IIT!

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4) Huge variety of companies, bigger chances of exploration.

Companies that come for campus placements at IIT are not restricted to technology alone. All companies from software giants to consulting firms come to IIT to find best minds of India. So you know you can explore various companies for internships as well and don’t have to be restricted just to one field.

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5) You learn the importance of discipline and hard work every second of your life at IIT

Being at IIT, among the best minds from all over India and many parts of the world as well, makes you push out of your comfort zone each moment of your life there. For the first time, you will not only be studying but also innovating, networking, exploring, learning, appreciating, having fun and what not. And donning so many hats at once requires that you are on your toes all the time. No dillying dallying or procrastination any more. Hard work, sincerity and self discipline become your virtues once you reach at a platform like IIT.

To know more about how to get into IIT, the entrance exams and special tips, keep watching for the next post! Till then have fun and dream all you can about your life at IIT!