Telangana Today editorial questions the glamour surrounding IITs

Telangana Today ran an editorial titled “The uncomfortable truth behind IITs’ glamour”, drawing attention to the less‑visible aspects of India’s premier engineering institutes. The piece argues that while IITs are celebrated for academic excellence, there are underlying challenges that merit public discussion. It points to factors such as intense competition, societal pressure on students, and disparities in access that can temper the perceived glamour. The editorial calls on policymakers, educators and the broader community to address these issues, aiming for a more balanced understanding of the institutions’ role in the country’s higher‑education landscape.