“From September 2022, IITs and IIMs have also undertaken Mission Mode recruitment drive to fill the vacancies including those of SC and ST. Up to 23.12.2024, a total number of 26,751 posts have been filled up by all CHEIs in Mission Mode, including 15,637 faculty positions. A total number of 7239 vacancies have been filled up by IITs and IIMs collectively, out of which 3027 are faculty positions including 276 SC and 52 ST,” said Majumdar in his reply. https://thewire.in/caste/sc-st-candidates-make-up-for-only-10-of-faculty-posts-filled-by-iits-iims-in-last-two-years-govt
In December, Right to Information (RTI) replies revealed that in at least two IITs and three IIMs, more than 90% of faculty positions are held by those from the General category. Additionally, in six IITs and four IIMs, the figure stands at 80-90%.
12/02/2025