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The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the seat matrix for the 2024-25 session, showing an increase of 355 seats in the IITs compared to last year. The total number of seats across IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs has reached 59,917, marking an overall rise of 2,765 seats from the previous year.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has announced the seat distribution for IITs, NITs, and IIITs for 2024. This year, a total of 17,740 seats, including Female Supernumerary seats, will be available across 23 IITs. With 48,248 candidates qualifying for IIT admissions through JEE Advanced 2024, the competition is intense, with nearly three times more aspirants than available seats. Notably, there has been an increase of 355 seats compared to last year’s total of 17,385.
Among the IITs, IIT Kharagpur, IIT BHU, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Kanpur have the highest number of seats. Leading the count is IIT Kharagpur with 1,899 seats, followed by IIT BHU with 1,589 seats, IIT Bombay with 1,368 seats, IIT Roorkee with 1,353 seats, and IIT Kanpur with 1,210 seats.
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IIT Seat Matrix 2024: Everything You Need to Know
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are among the most prestigious engineering institutions in India. Every year, thousands of students aspire to secure a seat in these institutions through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) manages the allocation of seats for the IITs, and the IIT Seat Matrix 2024 has recently been released, providing crucial information for aspirants.
Overview of the IIT Seat Matrix 2024
The IIT Seat Matrix 2024 outlines the total number of seats available across all IITs. This includes seats across various categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS, as well as gender-neutral and female-only seats. According to the latest updates, there are 17,740 seats available in the IITs for the 2024 academic session.
Breakdown by Institute and Category
The seat matrix provides a detailed breakdown of seats available at each IIT. For example:
- IIT Bombay offers a total of 1,690 seats across various branches, including supernumerary seats for female candidates.
- IIT Delhi has approximately 1,200 seats available.
- IIT Madras has around 1,133 seats, catering to different categories.
IITs and seats offered by them in 2024
| Indian Institute of Technology | Total Seats (includes Female Supernumerary) |
| IIT Madras | 1128 |
| IIT Delhi | 1209 |
| IIT Bombay | 1368 |
| IIT Kanpur | 1210 |
| IIT Roorkee | 1353 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 1899 |
| IIT Guwahati | 962 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 595 |
| IIT BHU | 1589 |
| IIT ISM Dhanbad | 1125 |
| IIT Indore | 480 |
| IIT Ropar | 430 |
| IIT Mandi | 520 |
| IIT Gandhinagar | 400 |
| IIT Jodhpur | 600 |
| IIT Patna | 817 |
| IIT Bhubaneshwar | 496 |
| IIT Tirupati | 254 |
| IIT Palakkad | 200 |
| IIT Jammu | 280 |
| IIT Dharwad | 385 |
| IIT Bhilai | 283 |
| IIT Goa | 157 |
IITs had 45 seats vacant seats last year
Last year, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling process concluded with 17,340 candidates securing seats across the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), including 3,422 female candidates. This left 45 seats vacant out of the total 17,385 available, marking the first occurrence of vacancies in the past five years.
How to Access the Seat Matrix
Students can access the IIT Seat Matrix 2024 through the JoSAA official website (josaa.nic.in). The site provides detailed information about seat distribution across all participating IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs.
FAQs on IIT Seat Matrix 2024
How many seats are available in IITs for 2024?
There are 17,740 seats available across all IITs for the 2024 academic session.
What are supernumerary seats?
Supernumerary seats are additional seats created to promote gender diversity, specifically reserved for female candidates.
Where can I find the IIT Seat Matrix 2024?
The IIT Seat Matrix 2024 can be accessed on the official JoSAA website (josaa.nic.in).
Are there specific seats reserved for different categories?
Yes, seats are reserved for various categories including General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS.
How does the seat matrix help in the counseling process?
The seat matrix helps students plan their preferences and understand the number of available seats in their desired IITs and branches, aiding in better preparation for the counseling process.
