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February 9, 2024
February 1, 2024
IIT Bombay signed an MoU with the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) during the 12th Raising Day of MILIT. The MoU paves the way for joint training programs and collaborative projects and will help IITB’s Technocraft Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence (TCA2I) fulfil its commitment to taking AI benefits to the defence sector.
IIT Bombay hosted the Prof. N. R. Kamath Distinguished Talk on Feb 1, 2024, from 3.30 p.m. at VMCC, IIT Bombay campus. This talk is part of the webinar series conducted annually by the Institute in memory of the late Prof. N.R. Kamath, former Deputy Director of IIT Bombay and Head of the Department of […]
IIT Bombay celebrated the 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, with a solemn ceremony at the Gymkhana grounds. Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, proudly unfurled the National Flag, extending heartfelt wishes to the entire community. During this significant event, Prof. Chaudhuri presented certificates to the winners of an essay competition held during Vigilance […]
The Sunita Sanghi Centre of Ageing and Neurodegenerative Diseases (SCAN) orchestrated the notable SCAN Annual Symposium 2024, bringing together a diverse assembly of experts, researchers, and professionals dedicated to the advancement of understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The symposium was held on January 9th and 10th, 2024, at the Victor Menezes Convention Centre (VMCC) […]
It was a watershed moment for IIT Bombay, when Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, along with Prof. Rahul Purwar, met with the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, amplifying the Institute’s profound impact and influential role on the national stage. The purpose of this meeting was to extend a formal invitation for her […]
January 5, 2024
IIT Bombay (in collaboration with co-host IIT Gandhinagar) hosted the 56th Inter-IIT Sports Meet on campus. The meet kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony. Cricket legend Venkatesh Prasad graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event began with the lighting of the torch and was followed by a majestic march-past by representatives from […]
IIT Bombay, in partnership with HSBC India, organized a full-day workshop focused on Green Hydrogen. The event is a crucial component of the ongoing collaboration between the Institute and HSBC India, and aims at bolstering a robust, green hydrogen economy by enhancing its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. The workshop featured engaging breakout sessions covering significant […]
December 21, 2023
IIT Bombay partnered with the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) on a 2-day workshop on May 12-13, 2023, at the Institute’s campus, to promote collaboration between faculty members from IIT Bombay and government-funded engineering institutes in Maharashtra. About 60 faculty members from 15 engineering colleges attended this workshop. The workshop explored ways for IIT Bombay […]
Principals of 55 CBSE-affiliated schools from across the country visited IIT Bombay for a ‘2-Day Exposure Visit’ between May 11-12, 2023. The visit was organised by the CBSE Department of Skill Education and exposed them to interactive learning techniques at IIT Bombay in line with the National Educational Policy (NEP).
IIT Bombay will collaborate with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and establish a Student Satellite Programme to develop modular satellite subsystems that can be integrated into a nanosatellite. An interdisciplinary team of 70 + students is currently working on the programme with the ultimate goal to partner with the prestigious Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch […]
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, with its business unit, Godrej Aerospace, has entered into a strategic partnership with IIT Bombay to collaborate on cutting-edge research and development projects in the field of Aerospace and Defence (A&D). The ceremony was attended by Prof. V. Venkateswara Rao, Director, DIA-COE, IIT Bombay; Mr. […]
A crucial sickle cell diagnosis technology developed by Prof. Debjani Paul and her team from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering was licensed exclusively to Lords Mark Ind. Pvt. Ltd. for field testing and commercialization. This socially-relevant technology includes a microscopy-based test that can distinguish between healthy, sickle traits, and sickle anaemia blood samples at the point of care. We wish Prof. Paul and the Lord’s Mark team all the very best for their efforts toward the deployment of […]
The Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre (IRCC) at IIT Bombay conducted an Institute Ethics Committee (IEC) Workshop. Dr. Renuka Munshi, Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical Pharmacology, TN Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, and Chairperson of the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC), IIT Bombay, gave an overview of the organisation. Dr. Sadhana Srivastava, Senior […]
The Civil Engineering Association, IIT Bombay, organized a lively and vibrant Interactive session for faculty and students of the Department of Civil Engineering with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Chairman Prof. T.G. Sitharam on 18th May 2023 at IIT Bombay, during his visit to the institute. The event was attended by Prof. […]
IIT Bombay alumnus, Mr. Rabiz N. Foda, has been instrumental in setting up several institutional agreements between the Institute and Canadian Universities. In particular, IIT Bombay and the University of Toronto have an ongoing student exchange program. Exchange students from IIT Bombay have a great opportunity to learn, mature, and get enriched due to their exposure […]
December 20, 2023
IIT Bombay conducted the much-awaited groundbreaking ceremony of its ambitious hostel project – Project Evergreen – on June 24, 2023. The project is spearheaded by the IIT Bombay alumni community and its two alumni organizations – IITB Alumni Association (IITBAA) and IITB Heritage Foundation (IITBHF) – to fund, design and build a new 1,100-room world-class […]
Prof. RaaJ Ramsankaran, a Remote Sensing expert from IIT Bombay, and Prof. Mohd. Farooq Azam, a Glaciologist from IIT Indore, have started a ‘Climate Awareness Ride’ – a respectful exploration of the Himalayas by bicycle. They aim to create awareness about climate change and its impacts on the Himalayan Cryosphere. The professors started their 15-day cycling expedition […]
IIT Bombay has launched the second edition of its Invention Factory Program. The Invention Factory Program was conducted for the first time in India at IIT Gandhinagar in 2018 and 2019 and expanded to IIT Bombay in 2022, with support from the Maker Bhavan Foundation. The 6-week-long ideate-to-prototype-to-pitch program has brought together students from the […]
IIT Bombay commemorated the 9th International Yoga Day on June 21, 2023. Around 200 people participated and many took on the yogathon challenge of performing 108 rounds of Suryanamaskar. NCC cadets from the Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Powai, also celebrated International Yoga Day 2023. Trained yoga instructors from Ambika Yog Kutir guided the cadets. Under their […]
IIT Bombay celebrated World Bicycle Day on June 3, 2023, with an exciting bicycle rally that began at 7 am on campus. Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla flagged off the rally. Organized by NSS IIT Bombay, the event saw over 200 cyclists participate in the 5 km rally that started from the New SAC. Men and women […]
IIT Bombay hosted the First Mining Start-Up Summit on campus in what was a perfect platform for the industry-startup/academia Interface. The summit showcased innovative ideas in exploration, virtual reality, automation, drone technology, and consultancy. The Honourable Union Minister of State of Mines, Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve, chaired a panel discussion with renowned academicians from across […]
The Ministry of Earth Sciences and the Department of Science and Technology organized the International Climate Research Conclave (ICRC) 2023 at IIT Bombay to discuss India’s recent progress in climate research and its vision for 2030. The event was held at the DST’s Centre of Excellence in Climate Studies and paved the way forward for […]
The first annual Summit of Academia Networking with Government, Allied Health Workers, and Medical Professionals (SANGAM) Conference in 2023 took place in June 2023 at the IIT Bombay campus. The event was organized in partnership with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and the Government of Maharashtra. Around 70 speakers and 220 registrants from […]
IIT Bombay signed an MoU with Kaspersky to jointly promote and foster the development of educational and research projects in the field of cybersecurity. This includes the exchange of knowledge and expertise, the development of educational materials, the organisation of events aimed at raising cybersecurity awareness, as well as sponsorship of awards to encourage students […]
IIT Bombay launched a new program – WiSE (Women in Science Engineering from Rural Parts of India) under the leadership of Prof. Rajesh Zele, Department of Electrical Engineering, as part of its outreach activity. The goal of WiSE is to reach out to girl students studying in the ninth grade who hail from the rural […]
December 19, 2023
IIT Bombay staff members Mr. Virendra Mam (Cash Section) and Mr. Sanjay Bhingarde (Guest House) successfully climbed Mt. Friendship Peak (17352 ft) which is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Mr. Mam and Mr. Bhingarde trekked to the Everest Base Camp early this year. Hearty congratulations to Mr. Mam and Mr. Bhingarde! […]
IIT Bombay and the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) signed an MoU for Project UDAAN – an Indian language end-to-end translation ecosystem for breaking the language barrier in education, initiated by IIT Bombay’s Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan. The MoU was signed by Prof. Girish Nath Jha, Chairman, CSTT, and Prof. Milind Atrey, Dean (R&D), […]
IIT Bombay’s international M. Tech. student, Tejyas Dasa Singh, from Guyana, and his supervisor, Prof. Swathy Manohar, have been selected for a fully-funded UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme called the ‘World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2023.’ The event is set to be hosted by the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between September […]
IIT Bombay dedicated Lecture Hall 21 to the loving memory of Mr. Mohsin and Mrs. Zulekha Vasi, parents of the Institute’s esteemed Professor Emeritus, Prof. Juzer Vasi. In a special event held on campus, the Lecture Hall was renamed the Mohsin and Zulekha Vasi Lecture Hall. IITB Distinguished Alumnus, Prof. Juzer Vasi (B.Tech., EE, 1969), joined […]
As part of the National Supercomputing Mission, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will be deploying a supercomputing system at IIT Bombay. To that end, Col. A.K. Nath (Retd.), Executive Director, C-DAC, Pune, and Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, signed an agreement for the same. The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) is approved […]
IIT Bombay hosted delegates of the G20 RIIG Summit & Research Ministers’ Meeting. Acting Director Prof. S. Sudarshan presented an overview of the IITs to the delegates. Prof. Upendra Bhandarkar then addressed the delegates and gave them an insight into IIT Bombay’s R&D ecosystem while Prof. Asim Tewari highlighted the entrepreneurship and innovation environment at […]
IIT Bombay was delighted to host Mr. Mike Hankey, Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai. Mr. Hankey interacted with faculty, staff, and students on the ‘India-U.S. Cooperation in Tech and Research.’ The interaction came on the heels of Prime Minister, Shri Modi’s visit to the USA.
Embracing the spirit of the annual tree plantation drive, the Institute celebrated the 32nd Van Mahotsav on campus. At the heart of IIT Bombay’s unwavering commitment to a sustainable future and a greener India is celebrating Van Mahotsav which is an inspiring initiative that resonates far beyond its campus. IIT Bombay’s faculty, staff, and students […]
Leaving their kids to fend for themselves when they move to college is difficult for all parents. Amidst the hushed excitement and nervous farewells, and eyes brimming with pride – parents of UG entrants to IIT Bombay accompanied their freshmen offspring as the latter stepped into their new living abode – their hostel rooms. Understanding […]
IIT Bombay signed an MoU with the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra, towards promoting knowledge exchange, enhancing skill development, and fostering innovation in the field of education and research. The MoU is designed to benefit students, faculty, and researchers from government and government-aided DTE institutes in Maharashtra. Prof. Milind Atrey, Dean R&D, […]
IIT Bombay hosted the latest lecture in the ‘Prof. N.R. Kamath Distinguished Institute Lecture’ series on campus. The ‘Prof. N.R. Kamath Distinguished Institute Lecture’ series honours the leadership and contributions of Prof. N.R. Kamath, former Deputy Director, and founding head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, to the Institute. This year’s speaker was […]
Image Courtesy: Free Press Journal (L-R) Sabuddin Joya, Ashraf, Zareena, and Daulat Bano at IIT B Hostel 17 IIT Bombay’s exceptional PWD facilities have garnered the attention of mainstream media, shining a spotlight on the Institute’s commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. Despite losing both lower limbs in a near-fatal accident six years ago, Ashraf Joya, a […]
IIT Bombay hosted the Bipartisan US Congressional Delegation on campus. Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, along with several Institute dignitaries welcomed the delegation which comprised the following members: Welcoming the delegation, Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri said, “Over the years, IIT Bombay has forged excellent academic and research collaborations with US universities. Under the proposed iCET […]
IIT Bombay celebrated the country’s 77th Independence Day near the famous arch facing the Nandan Nilekani Main Building on August 15, 2023. The Institute also paid homage to the ongoing ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)’ that commemorates 75 glorious years of a progressive independent India. The celebration began with the hoisting of the national flag […]
December 18, 2023
IIT Bombay signed an MoU with 2020’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate – the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP). The purpose of this partnership is to harness their technological expertise to enhance the research and evidence ecosystems in the areas of food, nutrition, climate, and livelihoods. Additionally, the collaboration aims to uplift India’s vulnerable populations. […]
IIT Bombay hosted the Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Education, Dr. Subhas Sarkar, on campus. The Minister was welcomed by the Institute’s Acting Director, Prof. K. V. Krishna Rao, along with other Institute functionaries.
The governments of India and the United States announced that IIT Bombay will join the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), headquartered at the University of Chicago, as an international partner. Complementing this is a new collaborative science and technology partnership between the University of Chicago and IIT Bombay, which will promote cooperation in fields such as […]
IIT Bombay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google India to establish a Chair Professorship in Generative AI, to be called the ‘Google Cloud Chair.’ The term ‘Chair’ is one of the highest honours awarded in the academic domain and is generally bestowed to the top faculty members at IIT Bombay as an acknowledgment […]
December 13, 2023
IIT Bombay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and IIT Delhi. The primary objective of this MoU is to promote the advancement of intellectual property (IP) knowledge by integrating IP-related course materials into the Biodesign Program. Additionally, it encompasses the launch of a […]
Officials from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances Secretary (DARPG) including the Secretary of DARPG, Mr. V. Srinivas, signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with the BharatGPT team. The latter is working on India-specific Large Language Models (LLMs) powered by Bhashini. The BharatGPT team was represented by Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, IIT Bombay. This NDA paves […]
In a one-of-its-kind, IIT Bombay has introduced a new course presented by Justice U.U. Lalit, Former Chief Justice of India and Distinguished Visiting Professor at ADCPS. Titled “Affirmative Action in India: A Brief Constitutional History,” the course offers comprehensive insights into India’s legal and political framework, emphasizing social justice and affirmative action policies. Additionally, it […]
Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, joined students from the Institute in a transformative initiative – Japan’s SAKURA SCIENCE Indian University Program 2023 (SSP), hosted by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Prof. Chaudhuri also attended the SSP graduation ceremony. The SSP initiative, designed to foster innovation, facilitates the deepening of scientific knowledge among […]
IIT Bombay welcomed a distinguished delegation of 21 members from Saint Petersburg, Russia. The delegation was led by Prof. Vladimir Kniagninin, Vice-Governor of Saint Petersburg. Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, along with Prof. Amit Agrawal, Dean of International Relations, and Prof. Upendra Bhandarkar, Associate Dean of Research and Development engaged in a productive meeting […]
IIT Bombay has partnered with Jindal Stainless (a prominent stainless-steel manufacturer in India with an annual turnover of INR 35,700 crore – US $4.30 billion) to establish a prestigious Chair Professorship at the Institute. The Chair will support and enhance research in industrial processes and product technologies in the stainless steel sector. A distinguished professor from IIT […]
In a heartfelt and poignant ceremony held on October 2, IIT Bombay hailed the undying spirit of two of India’s beloved and revered leaders whilst celebrating the birth anniversary the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and its cherished second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri. Distinguished figures of IIT Bombay paid homage to the timeless […]
Over 800 enthusiastic participants united for #EkTareekhEkGhanta at the IIT Bombay campus for an event organized by the #SwacchataHiSeva, part of the Ministry of Education’s Swachh Bharat initiative. Together, they diligently cleaned a total area of 61,427 sq.m and collected an astonishing 2587 kgs of waste. The collective efforts of the dedicated faculty, staff, and […]
December 7, 2023
IIT Bombay welcomed a distinguished delegation from Sony Group Corporation to campus. The delegation was led by Dr. Hiroaki Kitano, Chief Technology Officer of Sony Group Corporation, to explore potential collaborations and enhance existing partnerships. Representing IIT Bombay in engaging discussions with the August delegation included: The Sony delegation included: Later, the delegation also explored […]
IIT Bombay and the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan, co-hosted the 10th Steering Committee Meeting of the Southeast and South Asia and Taiwan Universities (SATU) Presidents’ Forum on campus. Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director of IIT Bombay, and other Institute officials attended the forum, alongside representatives from the Steering Committee’s 11 universities across 7 member […]
The Pramod Chaudhari Alumni Continuing Education Centre has launched a new course called Harmonizing Industry with Nature: Unveiling the Power of Catalysts for Sustainable Innovation. The course will be offered by Prof. Debabrata Maiti, the recent recipient of the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2022 from IIT Bombay’s Chemistry Department. Apart from being an educational […]
Employees of IIT Bombay took the Integrity and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledges as the Institute observed Vigilance Awareness Week on campus. Both pledges were administered to employees of IIT Bombay in Hindi by Prof. Nand Kishore, Dean, Administrative Affairs, and in English by Dr. K.V. Reghuthaman, Joint Registrar, Human Resources, HR-2 (HCM) Section.
IIT Bombay celebrated National Education Day and marked the auspicious occasion with a special celebration on campus. Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, the esteemed Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, and Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, graced the event as the Chief Guest. The significance of Education Day, commemorating […]
IIT Bombay was privileged to welcome Shri Jagdeep Dhankar, the esteemed Vice-President of India, to its campus on November 6, 2023. His presence elevated the occasion as he addressed the students, faculty, and staff, leaving an indelible mark on the Institute. As a symbol of growth and sustainability, Shri Dhankar planted a sapling on the […]
In a triumphant display of academic prowess, IIT Bombay has clinched the coveted first position in India and an impressive 40th rank in the prestigious QS Asia University Rankings 2024. The exceptional results, unveiled by the esteemed British company QS on November 8, 2023, have set the stage for IIT Bombay’s resounding success. Earning an […]
Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary, DDR&D, and Chairman DRDO, alongside Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, laid the foundation stone for the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE), a collaborative venture between IIT Bombay, IIT Madras. Additionally, Dr. Kamat unveiled a life-size model of the Akash missile, strategically positioned at the NCC ground adjacent to the […]