IIT Bombay Students Win Inter-IIT Challenge, Map Lunar Chemistry Using Chandrayaan-2 Data

IIT Bombay students have emerged victorious in a national inter-college challenge, impressing ISRO scientists with their groundbreaking analysis of Chandrayaan-2 data. Their work has now been shared with the global scientific community.

Every year, students from India’s premier IITs compete at the Inter-IIT Tech Meet, showcasing their skills in science, technology, and innovation. This year, ISRO’s U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) posed a special challenge: map the Moon’s surface chemistry using Chandrayaan-2 data. The IIT Bombay team’s exceptional analysis and innovative approach secured them the top spot among competing teams. Their efforts produced detailed maps of the Moon’s geochemistry and was submitted to an international research journal and is now accessible online for researchers worldwide.

IIT Bombay’s student achievement has captured extraordinary national attention, with leading media outlets highlighting their remarkable win at the Inter-IIT Tech Meet. Demonstrating ingenuity, analytical rigour, and teamwork, these students not only outperformed peers from India’s top institutes but also contributed meaningful scientific insights to the global lunar research community.

Explore coverage of this stupendous achievement across major media platforms here: The Times of India / Hindustan Times / India Today / The Economic Times / Deccan Herald / The Hindu / Telegraph India / Bundle / News by Careers 360

This achievement underscores IIT Bombay’s commitment to fostering curiosity, innovation, and scientific excellence. By transforming a national competition challenge into a contribution of global significance, IIT Bombay’s students exemplify how the Institute continues to empower young minds to push the boundaries of knowledge and inspire the next generation of explorers and researchers.

 

IIT Bombay Student Teams Excel on the Global Motorsport Stage

IIT Bombay Racing made its mark on the global motorsport stage through two remarkable events this year, with the Driverless and Electric Vehicle (EV) teams showcasing cutting-edge technology, skill, and innovation. Both teams represented India with distinction at international competitions, achieving historic milestones and earning top honours in their respective categories.

IIT Bombay Racing Driverless, the autonomous arm of IIT Bombay Racing, achieved a landmark performance, proudly putting India on the global map in autonomous motorsport.

At the renowned Formula Student AI 2025 at Silverstone Circuit, UK, the team claimed an impressive 4th place overall among 25 international teams, marking the first time an Indian team completed a dynamic event in FS-AI history.

Key Highlights from the event include:

• Trackdrive (Dynamic Event): 3^rd Place – Completed 10 fully autonomous laps without hitting a single cone
• Static Events: 3^rd Place Overall
• Business Plan Presentation: 3^rd Place
• Real World AI: 4^th Place

 

Meanwhile, IIT Bombay Racing EV, with its newest electric race car, E14, proudly represented India at the Formula Student Netherlands 2025 competition, held at the historic TT Circuit Assen, Netherlands.

This remarkable achievement was made possible thanks to the strong support of IIT Bombay and its faculty, including the expert guidance of Prof. Sandeep Anand (Electrical Engineering), Prof. Archak Mittal (Civil Engineering), and several other faculty and Institute functionaries who mentored the team throughout their journey.

These back-to-back triumphs not only showcase the ingenuity and determination of IIT Bombay students but also reaffirm the Institute’s standing as a hub for world-class innovation and talent. By excelling on the global motorsport stage, IITB Racing continues to inspire the next generation of engineers to dream big, build smart, and lead India into the future of mobility.

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