Nine IITs do away with branch change option to alleviate student pressure: List of IITs which allow stream change
Several IITs have abolished the option for first-year students to change their core branches, aiming to reduce academic pressure. This decision, followed by IITs like Madras, Kharagpur, and others, seeks to ensure a balanced student experience without the stress of maintaining high CGPA for a branch change. The move has sparked diverse opinions on its impact on student well-being.