The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) celebrated the 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025. The celebration began with the unfurling of the National Flag by the Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare at the Institute’s Gymkhana grounds. IIT Bombay security staff and NCC saluted the National Flag. Prof. Kedare addressed the gathering and conveyed his best wishes to the IIT Bombay community

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Academic Science Block 1 (ASB-1) building was held on January 21, 2025. The new academic science block, which comprises a basement, ground floor and 10 upper floors, will house the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Chemical Engineering. It is designed to house state-of-the-art research laboratories equipped with advanced instruments, providing world

On the occasion of World Hindi Day, the institute organized a special Hindi lecture titled "Linguistics: An Educational Discourse" and a book discussion (Pustak charcha) on "Agni Ki Udaan: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Translated in Hindi by Arun Tiwari)" on January 10, 2025. The program started with an insightful lecture on linguistics by Dr. Krishna Kumar Mishra, the Chief Guest, who emphasized the

On January 6, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, the Institute Director, welcomed Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, the Hon’ble Minister of State (MoS) for Education and Development of North East Region (DoNER) to IIT Bombay, in presence of Prof. K.V. Krishna Rao, Deputy Director (Finance, Infrastructure and Administration) and Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (Academics, Research and Translation). During his visit

IIT Bombay held its annual Alumni Day on December 29, 2024, at VMCC, starting with a tribute to former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh. The event featured welcoming remarks from Prof. Ravindra Gudi, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations) and an address by Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, in presence of Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (Academics, Research and Translation) and

The 2024 edition of Mood Indigo, Asia's largest college cultural festival, took place on December 25-26 at IIT Bombay. The campus transformed into a vibrant celebration of colors and traditions. Themed 'Enigma of Ethnicity’, day 1 of the event featured comedian Harsh Gujral, actor Sonu Sood and singer Stebin Ben unveiling new song of their upcoming movie Fateh, with a spectacular concert by Armaan

Tech Connect 2024, the premiere research and development outreach event of IIT Bombay, took place during 17th-19th December, 2024. Various innovations showcasing IIT Bombay's research prowess was open to public including students, industries and academia. The Chief Guest Dr. Samir Kamat, Secretary - DDR&D and Chairman - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), along with Prof

Techfest 2024, the annual science and technology event of IIT Bombay, was held during from 17th-19th December, 2024. The three-day spectacular festival brought together thousands of participants, offering them a platform for learning, collaboration and showcasing cutting-edge advancements. The first day set a high benchmark with an array of events that highlighted the spirit of innovation. Mr

IIT Bombay achieved a historic milestone at the 57th Inter IIT Sports Meet, which was jointly hosted by IIT Kanpur and IIT Indore. After seven years, IIT Bombay won the Overall General Championship, marking its 13th title. The Institute's athletes delivered outstanding performances, with the women’s team finishing in 2nd place overall and the men’s team in 3rd place overall. The team excelled in

IIT Bombay has secured Overall Silver at the Inter IIT Tech Meet 13.0, competing against top talents from other IITs. The contingent achieved 3 Golds, 2 Silvers and 1 Bronze, showcasing their relentless effort and technical brilliance. Every participant tackled complex problems and developed innovative solutions, embodying the spirit of teamwork and excellence. This victory represents not just