PM Modi lauds IITs for making ‘Techade of India’

PM Modi lauds IITs for making ‘Techade of India’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised IITs and talked about the recent developments, research, and inventions undertaken by the premier engineering institutes. Modi said he had talked about making this decade the ‘Techade of India’, and expressed his happiness at how the IITs have followed the idea and showcased several innovations this month. “This month […]

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THE rankings: IISc retains top spot in Indian institutes; 8 IITs in overall list

THE rankings: IISc retains top spot in Indian institutes; 8 IITs in overall list

While it is first among Indian institutions, overall, the IISc is placed in the 251-300 band. Globally, the University of Oxford has emerged as the best institute among 1,799 universities from 104 countries, according to a statement issued by THE. The second position among Indian institutions has been taken by the Shoolini University of Biotechnology […]

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At IIT Conclave, IITs seek to quadruple international students, establish centres abroad

At IIT Conclave, IITs seek to quadruple international students, establish centres abroad

The 4th all IITs international relations conclave was held at IIT Gandhinagar from September 30 to October 1 where IITs from across the country have proposed to quadruple the number of international students on their campuses and establish International IIT Centres abroad to bolster the recruitment of international students at the country’s premier educational institutions.  […]

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JoSAA Counselling 2022: EEE or ECE? Dual degree or BTech? IIT Bombay professor weighs in on dilemmas faced by electrical engineering aspirants.

JoSAA Counselling 2022: EEE or ECE? Dual degree or BTech? IIT Bombay professor weighs in on dilemmas faced by electrical engineering aspirants.

IIT Bombay recently held an ‘Open House’ session for candidates who have qualified JEE Advanced 2022 and are keen on pursuing a BTech degree in Electrical Engineering. Professor Rajesh Zele, an alumnus of the institute who has been teaching at IIT Bombay for the past six years, led the session. He started the session with […]

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JoSAA Counselling 2022: Are IITs safe for women? Which engineering branch is suitable for girls? Professors answer FAQs by female aspirants

JoSAA Counselling 2022: Are IITs safe for women? Which engineering branch is suitable for girls? Professors answer FAQs by female aspirants

Mechanical engineering is not for women; don’t join an IIT, there are hardly any women there; be ready to face comments if you’re taking admission under the supernumerary quota for girls. If you are a woman aspiring to join the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), statements such as these may have caused confusion. With an […]

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JoSAA Counselling 2022: Should I study civil engineering? An IIT professor explains

JoSAA Counselling 2022: Should I study civil engineering? An IIT professor explains

During a recent interactive session organised by IIT Bombay this month, Professor DN Singh listed the advantages of studying civil engineering over other branches at an IIT. Here’s what the veteran IIT Bombay professor said: Why Civil Engineering  In 1982, I had asked my counsellor why I should choose civil engineering at IIT Kanpur over […]

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IIT Gandhinagar appoints Prof Rajat Moona as new Director

IIT Gandhinagar appoints Prof Rajat Moona as new Director

The Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) today appointed Prof Rajat Moona as the new director of the varsity. Professor Moona is expected to take his new office within a couple of weeks. His appointment has been approved by the President of India in her capacity as the Visitor of IITGN. As of now, Professor […]

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NIT Rourkela exempts 75% eligibility requirement for admissions, registration begins

NIT Rourkela exempts 75% eligibility requirement for admissions, registration begins

The eligibility requirement of 75 per cent marks or 20 percentiles in class 12 exams conducted by the respective boards has been exempted by NIT Rourkela as a one-time measure for the academic year 2022-23. The institute, as shared in a press note, will organise the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) 2022 and will also co-host […]

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JOSAA Counselling: From choosing the best IIT to deciding the right engineering branch; IIT professor answers questions

JOSAA Counselling: From choosing the best IIT to deciding the right engineering branch; IIT professor answers questions

From which IIT to join, to which branch to choose – successful candidates of the JEE (Advanced) exam, whose results will be announced on Sunday, would have multiple questions. Deepankar Choudhury, head of the department, Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay and the founding member of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA), answered questions about the centralised […]

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Offshore IIT campuses might be called ‘Indian International Institute of Technology’; faculty to be deputed

Offshore IIT campuses might be called ‘Indian International Institute of Technology’; faculty to be deputed

The offshore campuses of IITs may be named as “India International Institute of Technology” and faculty members from the prestigious technology institutes here may be sent on deputation abroad, according to sources. While the IITs abroad may be free to decide the student strength, the percentage of Indian students in those institutes will have to […]

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