IIT Bombay Celebrates World Hindi Day and National Youth Day
On the occasion of World Hindi Day (10th January, 2026) and National Youth Day (12th January, 2026), the Institute’s Hindi Cell organized a series of academic and cultural activities at IIT Bombay. An Inter-Collegiate Debate Competition on the theme “The Growing Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Today’s Youth: A Support or a Challenge” witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of
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DST Secretary Prof. Abhay Karandikar Inaugurates PARAM Rudra Supercomputer at IIT Bombay
Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India inaugurated a state-of-the-art supercomputing facility, PARAM Rudra, established by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) at IIT Bombay today. The 3 Peta FLOPS high-performance computing (HPC) system has been developed and deployed under the Build Approach of the National
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IIT Bombay Signs MoU with SAMEER
We are pleased to announce that IIT Bombay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), Mumbai, on 8th January 2026. The MoU was signed in the presence of Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay; Dr. P. Hanumantha Rao, Director General, SAMEER; Mr. Rajesh Harsh, Programme Director (Human Resources & Technology
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Inauguration of the New Office of the Dean (Administrative Affairs) at IIT Bombay
Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay inaugurated the new office of the Dean (Administrative Affairs) in the Nandan Nilekani Main Building, IIT Bombay on 1st January, 2026. Prof. Ravindra Gudi, Deputy Director (Finance, Infrastructure and Administration), Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (Academics, Research and Translation), Prof. K V Krishna Rao, former Deputy Director (Finance
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IIT Bombay Inaugurates 3D-Printed Security Cabin on Campus
Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay inaugurated a state-of-the-art 3D-printed concrete security cabin, marking a significant milestone in sustainable construction and advanced manufacturing technologies in India on 5th January, 2026. The structure was unveiled in the presence of Institute functionaries, faculty members, researchers and students from the Department of Civil Engineering.
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IIT Bombay Celebrates National Bird Day 2026
National Bird Day 2026 was celebrated at IIT Bombay on 5th January 2026, marking the culmination of ‘Bird Watching Month’ organised by the Biodiversity Lab, Office of the Dean IPS, IIT Bombay. The day began with the inauguration of the ‘Bird Map of IIT Bombay’ at Soneri Baug by Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay in the presence of Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (ART), Prof. Ravindra
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IIT Bombay Celebrates Alumni Day
- Distinguished Service Award bestowed on five alumni - Chapter Service Awards bestowed on seven alumni - The Silver Jubilee batch (Class of 2000) pledged Rs. 50 crores towards the Legacy Project - Book Launch by Mr. Kanwal Rekhi - Felicitation of Mr. Kirat Patel on becoming the First Chairman Emeritus of IIT Bombay Alumni Association - Alumni appreciation and gratitude programme - Launch of IIT
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IIT Bombay names its newly reconstructed largest dining hall at Hostel 4 after Distinguished alumnus Dr. Pramod Chaudhari
IIT Bombay is proud to acknowledge the latest act of generosity by Distinguished alumnus Dr. Pramod Chaudhari (B. Tech., Mechanical Engineering, 1971), Founder Chairman, Praj Industries Limited, whose philanthropic leadership continues to strengthen both academic and residential life at the Institute. His recent contribution has made possible the creation of a new, modern dining space at the 800
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Dr. K. Radhakrishnan Inaugurates IPC 2025, India’s Largest Philosophy Meet in History with over 800 participants
Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Bombay and Prof. Shireesh B. Kedare, Director IIT Bombay inaugurated the Centenary Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress (IPC 2025) at the Convocation Hall, IIT Bombay on 9th December 2025. Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice-Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, joined as the Guest of Honour. The IPC, founded by Nobel Laureate
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IIT Bombay Inaugurates Hostel 19
A significant milestone in student infrastructure development was achieved with the inauguration of Hostel 19, located adjacent to Hostel 18 in the IIT Bombay campus. The event commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by address of Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIT Bombay in the presence of Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare; Prof. Ravindra
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