IIT Bombay Leads in CSE Admissions; IIT Kanpur Reports Strong Placement Rates
The 2026 JoSAA counselling data shows IIT Bombay remains the top choice for Computer Science Engineering (CSE), with the most competitive admission ranks. Older IITs like Kanpur, Delhi, and Madras continue to dominate CSE admissions, while newer IITs such as Hyderabad also perform well. Separately, IIT Kanpur's 2024-25 placement season saw about 80% of registered students placed, with CSE achieving a 97% placement rate and the Humanities and Social Sciences department reaching 100%. The institute attracted over 455 recruiters across various sectors.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily focus on academic and placement statistics without political framing. They present institutional data and achievements from IITs, reflecting educational and employment outcomes. The coverage is factual and centered on institutional performance, with no evident political perspectives or partisan interpretations.
The tone across the articles is generally positive, highlighting competitive admissions and successful placement outcomes. The reporting emphasizes achievements and institutional strengths without critical or negative commentary, maintaining an informative and optimistic sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
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