Saralnama2026 marks a significant change in IIT admissions. IIT Kharagpur will allow students with outstanding performance in international olympiads and national-international sports medals to gain admission without JEE Advanced ranks. This new policy aims to provide talented students alternative paths to IIT. The IIT Kharagpur Senate has approved this plan. A committee is now finalizing rules and criteria for implementation. Similar policies exist at IITs in Madras, Bombay, Kanpur, Gandhinagar, and Indore. Applicants under SEA and SCOPE schemes won't need JEE Advanced scores but must meet other eligibility criteria. Guidelines for the 2026 session will be released soon, detailing application process, selection methods, and seat allocation. If successful, other IITs may adopt this system, increasing opportunities for olympiad winners and sports medalists. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 22:29 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 2026 marks a significant change in IIT admissions
- IIT Kharagpur will allow students with outstanding performance in international olympiads and national-international sports medals to gain admission without JEE Advanced ranks
- This new policy aims to provide talented students alternative paths to IIT