Many students seek admission to more than one institute as they sit through separate counselling in quest of the best institute.

The director said that this does not mean that JEE and AIEEE will merge. 'It's all about keeping the counselling a single affair to reduce seats going vacant.'

On Wednesday, all IIT directors had a meeting with HRD Minister Kapil Sibal, who had assured them that their demand for a better pay packet will get due attention.

'We are not going to divulge any details right now. But for sure, we are happy,' the director added.

IITs across India had staged massive protests in their campuses and had taken mass casual leaves to highlight their demand last month.