Er a massive quota was introduced in IIT just last year. Of course, it is not without restrictions (thank G-d).The quota students who flunk the JEE can still get in, but they have to take a one year prep course. Nonetheless, my alumnus journal says that profs have already had to lower the standards of core courses and eso-bso courses because quota students don't have the background or prereqs to pass the courses as they stood. It's really quite tragic as it would severely compromise the quality of students coming out of the IIT's.