Indian Institutes Of Technology

NFR, IIT Guwahati team up to develop biodegradable alternatives to plastics

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and IIT-Guwahati have collaborated to introduce biodegradable and compostable materials as a replacement for conventional plastic to ensure environmental sustainability, officials said. As a pilot initiative, NFR has introduced eco-friendly green bed-roll bags on its trains, replacing traditional plastic bags used for distributing linen to passengers. Developed at IIT-Guwahati's in-house research and development facility, the bio-plastic degrades in compost within a short time, according to an official release. It was formally rolled out on August 15 with around 40,000 such bags to be distributed across 25 trains originating from terminals in Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh, it said. The initiative not only enhances passenger convenience, but also contributes towards reducing landfill waste, lowering the carbon footprint and conserving natural resources, the release said. The collaboration with IIT-Guwahati, coupled wit

In a first, IIT-Kharagpur appoints its first 'Dean of Student Well-being'

Professor Arun Chakraborty will oversee mental-health initiatives, including round-the-clock access, AI tools, "campus mothers" and stress-management workshops

IIT-Bombay student dies by suicide after jumping from hostel building

A 22-year-old student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the hostel building in Powai here in the wee hours of Saturday, police said. The student, Rohit Sinha, allegedly jumped from the 10th floor of the hostel around 2.30 am, an official said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, he said. According to the police, Sinha, a native of Delhi, was a fourth-year student of Metallurgical Sciences. An accidental death report has been registered, and a probe has been initiated, the official said.

JEE Advanced 2025 results out today at jeeadv.ac.in: Check toppers list

JEE Advanced 2025 results have been released. Candidates can check their results at jeeadv.ac.in using their login credentials, i.e., mobile number, application number, and date of birth.

Cabinet approves Rs 11,829-cr expansion of five IITs, 6,576 new seats added

The expansion plan covers IITs in Bhilai, Dharwad, Jammu, Palakkad and Tirupati, adding 6,576 seats and 130 faculty posts with full implementation by FY29

IIT Madras to host Asia's first global hyperloop competition from Feb 21-25

As many as Ten Hyperloop teams comprising 200 students are competing in Asia's first Global Hyperloop Competition (GHC) 2025 being organised by the IIT Madras, according to officials. The event from Feb 21-25 will also host 150 industry delegates from across the world, representing the mobility, research and hyperloop sectors. The competition is being held at "Discovery", Indian Institute of Technology Madras' Satellite Campus located in Thaiyur, about 36 km from the main campus. GHC 2025 is set to position India at the heart of hyperloop innovation. It is aimed at uniting global talent, industry leaders, and researchers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and real-world implementation of hyperloop technology, officials said. Hyperloop is the fifth mode of transportation, a high-speed train that travels in a near-vacuum tube. The reduced air resistance allows the capsule inside the tube to reach speeds of more than 1000 km/h. Elon Musk, who heads SpaceX and Tesla, proposed the id

Union Budget 2025: 10,000 new medical seats, boost for IITs, AI push

Union Budget 2025 announces 10,000 new medical seats, expansion of IITs, Rs 500 crore for AI in education, and a strong focus on upskilling and inclusive growth

CAT 2024 results expected soon at official website, check scorecard details

IIM Calcutta is expected to declare the Common Admission Test (CAT 2024) results shortly for admission into postgraduate management programmes offered at IIMs and other MBA colleges

IIT Madras first research organisation to release 3D images of fetal brain

This monumental achievement marks the first time such advanced human neuroscience data has been produced in India, completed at less than 1/10th of the cost in Western countries

Steelmakers need to collaborate with IISc, IITs to boost industry: Minister

Union Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy has said that steelmakers need to collaborate with leading institutions like Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IITs for research to create a globally-competitive and technologically-advanced steel industry. He said India's steel sector stands as the backbone of its industrial strength and a cornerstone of nation-building. "From skyscrapers to highways, railways to defence, steel powers our progress and fuels our ambitions." Speaking on the occasion of the National Metallurgists Awards ceremony here on Wednesday, he said: "To create a globally-competitive and technologically-advanced steel industry, our steelmakers need to collaborate with leading institutions like IISc and IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) for research." Specialty steel, Kumaraswamy said, is also a crucial sector where research and innovation is the need of the hour. The Minister said that under the leadership Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is on a path t

French institute Ecole Polytechnique signs agreements with two IITs

A leading academic institution in France has signed "specific agreements" with two IITs to foster a deeper exchange of knowledge between the two countries. The agreements were signed during the visit of President and Director General of Ecole Polytechnique, Laura Chaubard, to India during October 7-11, the French Embassy said on Friday. Ecole Polytechnique was founded in 1794 with the aim of providing the country with engineers trained to the highest level, it said in a statement. "Today, it is a leading higher education institution globally, which combines high-level research, education and innovation at the cutting-edge of science and technology and promotes a culture of excellence, and upholds a long- standing humanist tradition," the embassy said. Ecole Polytechnique has signed specific agreements with both IIT-Delhi and IIT-Bombay, the statement said. During the official visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to France in July 2023 on the occasion of the French National Day, .

National Consumer Helpline facilitates Rs 1 cr refund to coaching students

The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has facilitated a refund of Rs 1 crore in enrolment fees to students and aspirants of various competitive exams, including UPSC Civil Services and IIT entrance, the government said on Sunday. The refunds were processed at a pre-litigation stage following intervention by the Consumer Affairs Ministry after students from across the country raised grievances against coaching centres offering classes for various competitive exams. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said, "This action reaffirms our commitment to ensure that coaching institutions adhere to fair practices and honour the rights of consumers." The NCH initiated a drive to resolve these grievances on a mission-mode after receiving numerous complaints regarding unfair practices by coaching centres, particularly their refusal to refund enrolment fees, an official statement said. NCH received 16,276 grievances from students in 2023-2024, up from 5,351 in 2022-2023 and 4,815 in 2021-2022.

IIT-IIM graduates act as big talent pool: Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong

Singapore, which scouts talent globally, has the biggest concentration of graduates from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM), said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who will step down as head of the government on May 15. They are the top institutions in India, and securing a place in them is comparable to getting into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University or Harvard University, he said in a wide ranging interview. The professionals from there (IIT-IIM Alumni) have formed associations in Singapore and hold functions from time to time. "If I can get such a pool, come here and work here, it is a tremendous plus for us." Citing the community of workers from India here now, Lee said Singaporeans notice their influx as the numbers are "not small". However, they are talented individuals and are very valuable to Singapore, and "we should welcome them as we manage the flow". The prime minister highlighted the qualit

In suspected case of suicide, IIT-D student found hanging in hostel room

In a suspected case of suicide, an M.Tech student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi was found hanging in his hostel room, police said on Friday. The matter came to light after the family of the student, Sanjay Nerkar (24), asked his hostel mates to check on him as he was not answering his phone, they said. Nerkar (24) stayed in room number 757 at Dronacharya Hostel. He was a native of Nashik, Maharashtra, a police official said. "Nerkar's family members called him on Thursday night. When he did not answer the phone, the family members asked his hostel mates to check on him," a police officer said. When the other students went to his room, they found it locked from inside. They informed the hostel guard, who broke open the door. Nerkar's body was found hanging from the ceiling of the room, the officer said. The student's family members have been informed and an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of death, police said.

Regulating coaching centres

Guidelines are well-meaning but hard to enforce

IITs seek consensus to exclude highest salaries in placement reports

Concerns arise over student pressure amidst inflated expectations and IITs placement committee suggests shifting focus to mean or median salary packages in student placement reports

IIT-Mandi finds cost-effective alternative to metal 3D printing tech

Researchers from IIT-Mandi have found that the extrusion-based metal additive manufacturing process stands out as the most superior and cost-effective method in comparison to other approaches in metal 3D printing. According to officials, metal additive manufacturing (metal AM) utilises fine metal powders to construct robust, intricate components through computer-aided design (CAD) programmes or 3D scanning. "This layer-by-layer manufacturing process offers flexibility in designing complex structures, finding applications in diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, spare parts, heat sinks, biomedical devices, and construction materials," said Naveen Kumar Bankapalli, Research Scholar, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi. "This analysis empowers individuals, industries, or researchers to independently develop and implement this technology, facilitating cost-effective mass production of metal parts," he said. Particularly noteworthy for aerospace applications due

Despite hiring slowdown, top IIT students receive offers worth over Rs 1 cr

The highest pre-placement offer (PPO) at IIT Guwahati stood at Rs 1.10 crore as five students received offers above Rs 1 crore

IIT Guwahati discovers modified graphene oxide's potential in medicine

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed cost-effective experiments for modifying graphene oxide that can be used by other academic institutions to train personnel needed for cutting-edge projects in semiconductors, nanoelectronics, healthcare and quantum technologies. A team led by Rajiv K Kar, assistant professor, at the Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology in IIT-Guwahati, have made these important discoveries regarding the use of modified graphene oxide for biomedical applications, a release said on Tuesday. Graphene is an exceptionally strong material and possesses outstanding electrical and thermal conductivity. Its oxidised form, called Graphene Oxide (GO), offers a large surface area and low cytotoxicity, making it suitable for medical applications. GO can be further engineered through defects, doping and functional modifications, which enhance its optical and electrical properties for improved biomedical ...

IIT JAM 2024 registration begins today at jam.iitm.ac.in; all details here

IIT JAM 2024 registration started on September 5, 2023. Applications are available at jam.iitm.ac.in. Today, IIT Madras will begin the application process