Infrastructure boom, AI fears drive civil engineering’s strong comeback at top IITs

Industry observers believe it is not just opportunities presented by the infrastructure boom; broader economic shifts may also be influencing student choices. “AI fears are accelerating the move toward core branches like civil for students seeking stability,” said Bhushan Jamsandekar, an IIT Madras alumnus. The broader hierarchy of the IIT system, however, remains largely unchanged.

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