IIT Kharagpur Increases M.Tech Seats for 2026-27 Under Platinum Jubilee Scheme
IIT Kharagpur has launched the Director's Platinum Jubilee Scheme to mark its 75th year, increasing M.Tech seats for the 2026-27 academic session. Additional seats will be offered in strategic disciplines aligned with emerging technologies and national development priorities. Admissions will follow the standard process based on GATE scores, with eligibility extended to IIT graduates with a minimum CGPA of 8.0. The expansion aims to provide more opportunities for postgraduate engineering education and support the country's skilled workforce development.
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 (58/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, ndtv, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 27 Jul, 05:49 am. Other outlets followed.