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RTI data shows over 80% of faculty across 17 IITs are Savarna, with 2,631 reserved posts vacant.

Name: RTI data shows over 80% of faculty across 17 IITs are Savarna, with 2,631 reserved posts vacant.
Uploaded: 2026-11-12T07:51:34+00:00
Description: A new investigation by The Wire, based on RTI responses obtained by IIT Bombay alumnus Dr Pranav Jeevan P, exposes the caste representation gap in India's IITs. More than 80% of faculty across 17 IITs are Savarna, while 2,631 reserved faculty posts remain vacant.

Published 12 November 2026

A new investigation by The Wire, based on RTI responses obtained by IIT Bombay alumnus Dr Pranav Jeevan P, exposes the caste representation gap in India's IITs. More than 80% of faculty across 17 IITs are Savarna, while 2,631 reserved faculty posts remain vacant.

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Producer: Spot On
Topics: Exams and recruitment, Government accountability
Last updated: 12 November 2026