DTU to set up research park, expand digital education

DTU to set up research park, expand digital education

Delhi Technological University (DTU) Vice-Chancellor Prateek Sharma has announced a host of initiatives including a Research Park at its Narela campus, expanded outreach through digital education and fresh global collaborations aimed at transforming the institution into a hub of inclusive and future-ready learning. JoSAA Counselling 2025: IIT class commencement, orientation dates out; complete schedule here […]

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Life in an IIT | ‘IIT isn’t just an institute; it’s a place where people, dreams, and learning come together’

Life in an IIT | ‘IIT isn’t just an institute; it’s a place where people, dreams, and learning come together’

My interest in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) developed gradually. Until Class 10, I was equally inclined towards both mathematics and biology, and initially considered taking physics, chemistry, maths, and biology (PCMB) in Class 11. But I soon realised that it would be more focused and practical to choose a path early. I decided […]

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Know about the first engineering college of West Bengal

Know about the first engineering college of West Bengal

The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur (IIEST Shibpur) is the first engineering college in West Bengal. The IIEST Shibpur traces its legacy to the mid-19th century, making it one of India’s oldest engineering institutions. It began in 1843-44, when Civil Engineering classes were introduced at Hindu College, Calcutta, to train engineers for […]

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Life in an IIT | ‘IIT Mandi has given me growth, self-discovery, and friendships that will last a lifetime’

Life in an IIT | ‘IIT Mandi has given me growth, self-discovery, and friendships that will last a lifetime’

I am a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Bioengineering branch of the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi. I come from Lucknow, but my roots in this journey began in Kanpur, where I studied till Class 10 at KDMA International. I then completed my Class 12 from Lucknow […]

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IIT Madras Zanzibar introduces new UG programme in Chemical Process Engineering

IIT Madras Zanzibar introduces new UG programme in Chemical Process Engineering

IIT Madras Zanzibar has introduced a new Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in Chemical Process Engineering for the academic year 2025-26. This four-year full-time undergraduate degree program in the Zanzibar campus is open to candidates of all nationalities, including Indians. The programme offers a curriculum blending core chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory work, industry-aligned […]

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Know about the first engineering college of Telangana

Know about the first engineering college of Telangana

The University College of Engineering (UCE) is the first engineering college in Telangana. Established in 1929, just 11 years after Osmania University’s inception, the University College of Engineering (UCE) holds the distinction of being the oldest and largest engineering college in the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh. The official website – uceou.edu.  It was the […]

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Life in an IIT | Learning to balance, lead, and grow: Lessons beyond the classroom at IIT Guwahati

Life in an IIT | Learning to balance, lead, and grow: Lessons beyond the classroom at IIT Guwahati

After my Class 10, I had to choose either science, commerce, or humanities. As someone who likes science, I was left with two major options – either the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) or the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG). I chose JEE not because of something I loved, but because of something […]

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Govt panel to examine reliance of students on coaching, fairness of entrance exams

Govt panel to examine reliance of students on coaching, fairness of entrance exams

The Ministry of Education has set up a nine-member panel to examine issues relating to coaching, emergence of ‘dummy schools’ as well as the effectiveness and fairness of entrance examinations, according to officials. The panel headed by Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi will suggest measures to reduce the dependency of students on coaching centres for […]

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IIT Guwahati and University of Southern Denmark sign agreement to boost academia–industry–government partnership

IIT Guwahati and University of Southern Denmark sign agreement to boost academia–industry–government partnership

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has signed an agreement with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) to promote bilateral cooperation in research, innovation and academic exchange. Five foreign universities announce campus in India: Which institutes are included in the list? The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, […]

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Life in an IIT | From Lucknow to the hills: IIT Mandi BTech student’s story of curiosity, campus life, and confidence

Life in an IIT | From Lucknow to the hills: IIT Mandi BTech student’s story of curiosity, campus life, and confidence

I have always been fascinated by how things work, and during my school years at City Montessori School, Aliganj, Uttar Pradesh, that curiosity slowly morphed into a deep love for Physics. It was this interest that nudged me towards preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Cracking JEE had been on my goal list for […]

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