That's what an IITian is.. Inherently Inclined to Think Innovative, Ambitious and Novel
And he has long been criticized for squandering the tax-payer's money on the subsidy to his education. But haven't even those who have left the profession- for finance, for management, and even more unrelated areas - imbibed a confidence in the environment around them that is fast becoming an introduction to India's potential.
Look what Sameer Kohli, who graduated in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1993 and has been involved in the scripting and direction of Yahaan and Samay — When Time Strikes has to say:
“Initially, after moving to the world of entertainment, I did feel guilty about having squandered the country’s resources which gave me a top-class engineering education.”
“Today I realize that IIT is not just about an engineering course, it is about the structure and discipline of life. If I, as an individual, can make a difference in the way films and television commercials are made, then I am sure the country’s investment on me is not a write-off.”
