Sai Ram Dont make such comments about IITs from what u read and hear online  Research wise IITs are excelling like anythingMany of the professors came back from USA just to teach and do research in IndiaFunding to IITs also come from our alumini who have excelled in India and abroadMany students go abroad for higher education and most come backIITs collaborate with leading institutes like  DRDOTIFRetc and immensely contribute to technical development of nationAs a taxpayee your money invested in IITs  is definitely well spend You should be more worried about how your taxes are spent  by corrupt politicians who get elected due to lack of good education among voters