Is IIT actually worth it? Startup founder says biggest return is not the degree, but something that can't be replaced by any AI or algo
Published on: July 2, 2026, 3:03 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
An IIT Bombay alumnus sparked a debate on the value of elite engineering degrees in the AI era. He argues that the true benefit of his IIT experience wasn't the knowledge, which AI now readily provides, but the unparalleled environment of ambitious peers. This unique ecosystem of intellectual challenge and collective drive, he contends, is irreplaceable by any algorithm and has become increasingly rare.
