Why IITs have Not Gained Critical Mass

IITs have not gained that critical mass to change the global scientific discourse, "It has something to do with the ecosystem."

"If the US spends USD 250 billion dollars on research, India spends USD 8 billion dollars, you cannot create that critical mass. That's not because of faculty," he said.

Despite this In terms of publication too, the rate was 15 to 17 per cent in case of IITs as against the global rate of 4 per cent.