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Do we need more IITs?

October 17, 2003 17:47 IST

The government has decided to increase the number of IITs from seven to 12 by upgrading some regional engineering colleges to IIT levels.

Will the creation of more IITs -- which have spawned some of the best brains in the world -- add to India's technological prowess? Or will they dilute their exclusiveness?

Tell us what you think.