New Institutions

AIIMS Delhi (1956) was the only AIIMS until 2012. 6 new AIIMS were approved under PMSSY Phase I in 2003 by UPA government and became operational 2012–2016 (Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh). 15 more approved post-2014 under PMSSY Phase II/III/IV. Several new AIIMS are partially operational — full capacity takes 8–10 years. Faculty and specialist shortages are a recurring issue at many newer campuses.

6 IIMs existed by 2004 (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore). 7 new IIMs were established under UPA 2010–2014. 8 more added 2015–2018 under IIM Act 2017 (Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Nagpur, Sambalpur, Sirmaur, Udaipur, Visakhapatnam). IIM Act 2017 conferred degree-granting status (earlier IIMs awarded diplomas). Total PGP seats expanded from ~2,400 (2004) to ~10,000+ (2024).

7 IITs existed by 2004 (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati, Roorkee). 8 new IITs were established 2008–09 under UPA (Bhubaneswar, Gandhi Nagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Patna, Ropar, Indore, Mandi). 7 more added post-2014 (Tirupati, Palakkad, Dharwad, Bhilai, Goa, Jammu, Dhanbad-ISM). Faculty shortages are a systemic issue — several new IITs operate at 40–60% of sanctioned faculty strength. JEE Advanced seats expanded from ~9,600 (2014) to ~17,000+ (2024).