Union Budget 2025 promises IIT expansion, Rs 500cr AI push, boost in research fellowships: What these big pushes mean for India's aspiring engineers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Education Budget 2025 introduces significant initiatives for India’s IITs, including expansion of infrastructure, a Rs 500 crore investment in AI education, and 10,000 new research fellowships. These efforts aim to enhance India’s global standing in technology and innovation, providing aspiring engineers with greater opportunities while addressing challenges like faculty shortages. The budget focuses on strengthening IITs’ research output, paving the way for India’s rise as a global leader in tech education.