IITs Launch Credit Transfer and Student Exchange Programme 2026

IITs are introducing a credit transfer and student exchange programme, allowing undergraduates to study courses at any of the 23 campuses, gain all-round skills, and complete full-time internships, enhancing learning and opportunities.

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IITs: A Game-Changing Move

In a significant move for higher education in India, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are set to introduce a student exchange programme, allowing students from one IIT to study temporarily at another IIT campus.

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23 Campuses, One Big Family!

India currently has 23 IITs, and each has been running on its own. But now, the IIT Council has recommended a 'Credit Transfer' system. This will let students pick elective courses from any IIT they want.

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Who Gets to Go First?

To start with, the plan is to include about 5% of all undergraduate students in this exchange programme. A team headed by IIT Madras is framing the rules. It will become official once every IIT Senate gives its approval.

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Sports & Arts Stars Get Priority

The programme gives special preference to students who are good at sports and arts. For instance, if a student feels IIT Delhi has top-class sports facilities, they can spend a semester there and then come back to their home campus. IIT Madras Dean Prathap Haridas says this will help students develop all-round skills.

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Internships and Start-up Dreams

They are also changing the curriculum so students can do a full-time internship in their sixth semester. This transfer option will be a huge blessing for students who want to learn from expert professors in other IITs or have start-up ambitions.

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NITs and IIITs to Join Soon?

The IIT Council isn't stopping here. They also plan to bring other top colleges like NITs and IIITs into this credit-sharing system. Everyone hopes this will bring Indian higher education up to global standards.