DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2025
From the Dean's Desk November-2025
Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
IIT Bombay
Dear Alumni,
It was wonderful to meet so many of you during our recent U.S. Roadshow, where the IIT Bombay contingent visited four cities to connect with our vibrant alumni community and share the latest developments from campus.
Dean ACR Annual Report
2024-25
Dean ACR Annual Report
2024-25
NATIONAL INITIATIVES
• BharatGen Secures Rs. 988.6 Crore Funding
• IIT Bombay Leads Ambitious ‘Daksha’ Mission into Deep Space
SPECIAL REPORT
Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti
Engineers' Day
INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
CHAI AUR SAMOSE PE CHARCHA
IN MEMORIAM
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
• Do Small Farms Outperform Big Ones?
• Single-Step to Make High-Performance Nanoparticle-Coated Microfibres
• Regional Coordination and Storage Key to India’s Renewable Transition
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
LECTURE SERIES
• Dr. Rinti Banerjee Visiting Chair Professor Lecture
• Institute Colloquium
Upcoming Events
PG Reunion
Join us for the Post Graduate Reunion 2026 – a celebration bringing together postgraduate alumni from across IIT Bombay. This is your opportunity to reconnect with batchmates, engage with faculty and students, explore campus developments, and enjoy meaningful interactions within the IITB community. The reunion features institute-wide engagements, networking sessions, interactive discussions, and visits across […]
Day & Date: Feb 27 - Feb 28, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Venue: IIT Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
DJRU – Class of 1966 – Diamond Jubilee Reunion (60 Years)
60 years, a lifetime of memories, and friendships that have lasted through time. The Class of 1966 is returning to IIT Bombay for their Diamond Jubilee Reunion – a special moment to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate six decades together. Come back to the campus that shaped you, walk the grounds, see how things have changed […]
Day & Date: Feb 13 - Feb 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: IIT Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
GJRU – Class of 1976 – Golden Jubilee Reunion (50 Years)
Half a century has flown by, yet the memories of our IIT Bombay days remain vivid. The long walks to lectures, evenings by the lakeside, hostel camaraderie, and the simplicity of a campus before cafés, food courts, and modern luxuries. Now, 50 years later, it’s time to return to the place where it all began, […]
Day & Date: Feb 02 - Feb 05, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: IIT Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Class of 1980 – 45 Years Reunion
45 years later, the bond remains unbreakable. Join us as the Class of 1980 returns to campus to celebrate a milestone filled with memories, laughter, and lifelong friendships. Whether it’s your first reunion or your fifth, this 45-year celebration promises a memorable weekend of nostalgia, joy, and renewed connections. Come back to where it all […]
