Union Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari Visits IIT Bombay
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay hosted the Hon'ble Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Government of India, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, during Alankar - the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management's Global Leadership Summit held at VMCC, IIT Bombay on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He shared his experiences and expertise with the students and faculty and urged them to address societal
IIT Bombay tops the QS Sustainability Ranking 2023 in India
IIT Bombay secured first place in India and is ranked in the range 281-300 globally in the QS Sustainability Ranking 2023. The Institute is ranked 173rd in the ‘Environmental Impact Performance’ and 484th rank in the ‘Social Impact Performance’ category of the QS Sustainability Ranking 2023. The results were released on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres Visits IIT Bombay
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay hosted the Secretary-General of the United Nations Mr. Antonio Guterres on October 19, 2022. Mr. Guterres delivered the UN Day Public Lecture titled "India at 75 – India UN Partnership – Strengthening South-South Cooperation" at Prof. B. Nag auditorium, VMCC. The UN Chief, in his address, urged the students to work on solutions to climate change and desist
Remembering Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri
On their birth anniversary, IIT Bombay paid homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. The Institute Cultural Council organized the Jayanti celebrations at PC Saxena Auditorium. IIT Bombay functionaries, including Director Prof Subhasis Chaudhuri, Dean (Student Affairs) Prof Tapanendu Kundu, Registrar Mr Ganesh Bhorkade and Institute Cultural
Institute Talk on the Importance of Millets
The Government of India and the United Nations have declared 2022-23 as the International Year of Millets. Mr Ananth Krishna and Mr Bibhishan Bagal from Shekru Foundation delivered the first Institute Talk on ‘Step into the World of Millets!’ on September 29, 2022. They introduced the millets and spoke about the importance of millet farming for farmers and consumers for livelihood security and
IIT Bombay honours its women alumni through a first-of-its-kind initiative; Falguni Nayar and Diana Edulji in attendance
IIT Bombay honored and celebrated the exceptional achievements of 30 of its women alumni with a special event, the ‘IIT Bombay Gen Zero Women Initiative’, held at the IIT Bombay campus on Friday, September 23, 2022. The Institute felicitated its women alumni who represent the initial years of IIT Bombay since its establishment in 1958. A coffee table book, ‘Her Story- IIT Bombay Gen Zero Women’
IIT Bombay establishes Trust Lab to make India Digitally Secure
IIT Bombay launched a foundational initiative called the "IIT Bombay Trust Lab" on September 15, 2022. The Trust Lab's vision is to be a leading contributor to the demanding enterprise of creating a more trustworthy digital environment for today and the future as well as work towards a secure and responsible Digital India. As the latest step in IIT Bombay’s mission of creating world-class research
IIT Bombay Celebrates Teachers' Day
The 64th Teachers’ Day of IIT Bombay was celebrated on September 5, 2022 at the Institute campus. Prof Gagandeep Kang, FRS, Professor of Microbiology and Laboratory Director, Division of Gastrointestinal Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.The function began with a welcome address by the Institute's Director Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri followed by
IIT Bombay Observes Swachhata Pakhwada
IIT Bombay staff took the Swachhata Pledge at the foyer of Main Building (ground floor) on September 2, 2022. IIT Bombay will observe Swachhata Pakhwada 2022 between September 1-15, 2022 by organising various activities and events to create awareness about the need for cleanliness.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Holds its 60th Convocation
Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group delivered the Convocation Address- Total 2551 degrees were awarded to 2324 students- Total 449 PhD degrees awarded this year – highest ever number in STEM education in IndiaThe Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay held its 60th Convocation physically at its campus on August 20, 2022. Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla