Is IIIT Allahabad considered a tier 1 or tier 2 college in India?

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Radharaman Das · Accepted Answer

Well, calling IIIT Allahabad just a 'college' doesn't quite capture it. It's officially recognized as an 'Institute of National Importance.'

Here's a simple breakdown:

College: Usually linked to a university, offering degrees but with limited independence.
University: More freedom in designing courses and exams, but still follows guidelines from bodies like UGC and AICTE.
Institute of National Importance: These are set up by an Act of Parliament, fully funded by the central government, and enjoy a high degree of autonomy. Think of them as being on par with statutory bodies.

IIIT Allahabad falls into that third category. It has the authority to create and launch new programs, like its B.Tech courses, independently.

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