RTI Data Shows Limited SC, ST, OBC Faculty Representation at IIT-Kanpur and IIT-BHU
Right to Information (RTI) data reveals that IIT-Kanpur has no Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) faculty members at the professor level, with only three OBC professors among 257. Overall, SC, ST, and OBC faculty constitute 13.1% of IIT-Kanpur's 581 faculty positions, mostly at lower academic ranks. IIT-BHU Varanasi reports higher representation at 21.9%, including some SC, ST, and OBC professors. IIT-Kanpur officials acknowledged inaccuracies in the RTI response and promised a detailed statement.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: news18, economictimes, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 13 Aug, 03:39 am. Other outlets followed.