Which of the following institutes was established as the first IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)?

Correct option is C

(c) IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur was the first IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) established in 1951 in the state of West Bengal.

• IIT Kharagpur was set up by the Government of India with the aim to train scientists, engineers, and technologists of high caliber.
• It was the first among the IITs to be established and laid the foundation for the IIT system across the country.

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1. IIT Kharagpur is considered one of the top engineering institutes in India and worldwide.
2. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields.
3. IIT Kharagpur has a vast campus that includes research centers, technology development centers, and state-of-the-art laboratories.
4. It is renowned for its entrepreneurial culture and has numerous startups founded by alumni.
5. The establishment of IIT Kharagpur marked the beginning of the IIT system, which now includes 23 IITs across India.