Since NIT, Surathkal was one among the first choice of colleges selected during the NDA rule to get the status of IIT, it should be considered for an IIT status at the time of deciding which colleges will get the IIT tag. Please do consider this request of mine.
We have served the nation long enough
by Koustuv Debnath, BESU on Sep 08, 2005 10:37 AM Permalink
Established in 1856, Bengal Engineering and Science University (BESU) has served the nation around 150 years. When the first IIT was set up in Kgp. the proposal went for upgrading BESU to an IIT. However, the then CM of Bengal thought of setting up another premier institute in the state instead of compromising on just having BESU (already a premier in the country). IIT Kgp was set up in the model of BESU. BESU has a ongoing contribution towards the nations development in science and technology. Just look into the profile of faculty members of IITK and IITKGP. I am sure BESU graduates out number any other institute in the country among IIT faculty members. These are people just a few examples. Please make a detailed study before you comment other wise you just make a fool of yourself.
