cateageory wise distributed seats in iit
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Here’s a general overview of how seats are typically distributed:
General (UR) : This category usually has the highest number of seats, often around 50% of the total seats available in each IIT.
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) : Approximately 27% of the total seats are reserved for OBC candidates. This reservation is meant for candidates from non-creamy layers within the OBC category.
SC : Around 15% of the total seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates. This reservation is meant for candidates who belong to the SC category.
PwD : There is also a horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities. Typically, 5% of the total seats are reserved for PwD candidates across all categories.
EWS : As of recent updates, 10% of the total seats are reserved for candidates from the Economically Weaker Sections of the General category.
Foreign Nationals: A certain number of seats are reserved for foreign nationals or NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) in some IITs.