Life in an IIT | Gujarati medium schooling to a seat at IIT Guwahati: Journey of a BTech student

Life in an IIT | Gujarati medium schooling to a seat at IIT Guwahati: Journey of a BTech student

I first heard about IIT when my cousin, who is four years older than I, secured a seat in the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). At that time, I didn’t really know much about IITs. When I asked my father, he told me that IITs are the best colleges in India, and only […]

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‘Never underestimate small moments’: An IIT Bombay student’s perspective | Life in an IIT

‘Never underestimate small moments’: An IIT Bombay student’s perspective | Life in an IIT

My motivation to attempt the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) came from watching my father and uncle, who are both incredibly passionate about their work. I wanted to have a goal to strive for, too, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) became that dream. Two teachers, Gaurav Sir and Prabhat Sir, played a pivotal role. […]

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IIT Madras launches new School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to build global deep-tech start-up ecosystem

IIT Madras launches new School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to build global deep-tech start-up ecosystem

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a new School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to build a ‘world-class ecosystem’ to establish deep-tech start-ups. The new school aims to institutionalise the institute’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and position IIT Madras among the leading entrepreneurial universities worldwide, an official statement issued in this regard said. […]

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University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering: Know about the first engineering college of Karnataka

University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering: Know about the first engineering college of Karnataka

The University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) is Karnataka’s first engineering college. Established in 1917 by Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya, UVCE is currently affiliated with the Bangalore University. The University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering was formerly called the College of Engineering. It is the fifth engineering college in the country. It started with 20 […]

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Life in an IIT | Born to doctor parents, she carved her path to IIT Guwahati

Life in an IIT | Born to doctor parents, she carved her path to IIT Guwahati

Though I don’t originally belong to Hyderabad, it’ll always be my first home. I grew up there – in a house full of warmth, chaos, and laughter. My parents, both doctors – my mother is an anaesthetist and my father a liver surgeon – are originally from Agra, but Hyderabad is where I spent most […]

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DASA, CSAB Special Round Counselling 2025: NIT Rourkela calls for applications starting July 30 

DASA, CSAB Special Round Counselling 2025: NIT Rourkela calls for applications starting July 30 

DASA, CSAB Special Round Counselling 2025: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, the host institute for DASA and CSAB 2025, has called applications from students for the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)-Special round starting from July 30. The Institute has set up a common registration process for […]

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Life in an IIT | ‘Grounded like Dhoni, driven to make a difference in my own small way’

Life in an IIT | ‘Grounded like Dhoni, driven to make a difference in my own small way’

Since childhood, I had this habit of breaking gadgets at home – not to destroy them, but to peek inside and understand how they worked. Compact Disc players, motors, toys – anything mechanical fascinated me. Maybe that curiosity was the earliest sign that I’d end up becoming an engineer. I used to watch the Discovery […]

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Life in an IIT | ‘At IIT Bombay, curiosity turned into confidence and questions found direction’

Life in an IIT | ‘At IIT Bombay, curiosity turned into confidence and questions found direction’

I grew up in the calm and quiet town of Kishangarh, Rajasthan, a place where the sky feels wider, the roads are less noisy, and life moves at its own unhurried pace. That slow rhythm, the simplicity, and the genuine sense of space are things I still miss deeply. After completing my Class 10 there, […]

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NIT Calicut Vs IIIT Kottayam for CSE: Which one will you choose?

NIT Calicut Vs IIIT Kottayam for CSE: Which one will you choose?

Selecting the right institute to pursue your dream engineering course is a key reason why over a million students appear for JEE Main each year. With India home to numerous top-tier engineering colleges, making an informed decision is both essential and often overwhelming. For those who couldn’t clear JEE Advanced, NITs and IIITs offer excellent […]

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Top 10 engineering colleges in India for CSE in 2025: Rankings, placement and more

Top 10 engineering colleges in India for CSE in 2025: Rankings, placement and more

Engineering has remained one of the top academic aspirations for Indian students after Class 12 for decades. Among all engineering branches, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) continues to attract the highest number of applicants due to the growing demand in the tech sector. One of the primary routes to enter premier engineering institutes in India […]

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