IIT-Kanpur admits students via Olympiads, bypassing JEE
IIT-Kanpur has admitted five students into BS and BTech programmes through Olympiad achievements, bypassing JEE Advanced. IIT-Madras, IIT-Bombay, and IIT-Gandhinagar have launched similar pathways. The initiative recognises global academic talent, with eligibility mirroring JEE norms. Selection involves Olympiad rankings, written tests, and interviews for limited departmental seats.