On March 10, 1958, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of IIT Bombay and set in motion an idea that the Institute would stand tall on the pillars of knowledge, innovation, and progress. Over the years, IIT Bombay has continued its journey of excellence on the strength of its foundation, one built on the dedication of its faculty, the relentless drive of its students, the steadfast commitment of its staff, and the tenacious commitment of its alumni and corporate partners.

And on the 66th Foundation Day celebrations, IIT Bombay recognized and honoured the remarkable work of its faculty, whose contributions push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation, and its alumni community.

Mr. Ravi Pandit, Founder-Chairman and Non-Executive Chairman, KPIT Technologies Ltd., was the Chief Guest of the function. Several Institute dignitaries, including Dr. Sharad Kumar Saraf, Director, Board of Governors, IIT Bombay, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, and others, attended the ceremony.

SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The following faculty members received this year’s Scientific Excellence Awards.

  Prof. S. C. Sahasrabudhe Lifetime Achievement Award (2024-25)

The Prof. S. C. Sahasrabudhe Lifetime Achievement Award (2024-25) was conferred on Prof. Jayesh Bellare, Department of Chemical Engineering, in recognition of his outstanding contributions as a teacher, researcher, and administrator.

Prof. S. C. Bhattacharya Award for Excellence in Pure Sciences (2024)

The Prof. S. C. Bhattacharya Award for Excellence in Pure Sciences (2024) was conferred on Prof. Gopalan Rajaraman, Department of Chemistry, for his outstanding contributions in the areas of Molecular Magnetism, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Spintronics, and Catalysis.

Prof. H. H. Mathur Award for Excellence in Applied Sciences (2024)

The Prof. H. H. Mathur Award for Excellence in Applied Sciences (2024) was conferred on Prof. Maryam Shojaei Baghini, Department of Electrical Engineering, for her outstanding contributions in the area of Analog/ Mixed-Signal IC Design, Sensor-Systems, Energy Harvesting Circuits and Systems, and Neuromorphic Engineering.

DAA-YAAA

IIT Bombay also honoured its alumni community by presenting the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA) and the Young Alumni Achiever Awards (YAAA).

The recipients of the DAA include:

–  Rajesh N. Dave (B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, 1978)
–  Aniruddha Gole (B.Tech., Electrical Engineering, 1978)
–  Venugopal Veeravalli (B.Tech., Electrical Engineering, 1985)
–  Pramod Agrawal (B.Tech., Civil Engineering, 1986)
–  Mahesh Kumar Navani (M.Sc, Chemistry, 1987)
–  Punya Mishra (Master of Design, IDC, 1990)
–  Alok Maskara (B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, 1992)
–  Lacky Vasant Shah (B.Tech., Computer Science and Engineering, 1992)
–  Jagdish J. Moorjani (B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, 1993)
–  Sameer Halepete (B.Tech., Electrical Engineering, 1993)
–  Jitendra Mohan (B. Tech., Electrical Engineering, 1994)
–  Dileep George (B.Tech, Electrical Engineering, 1998)
–  Aranyak Mehta (B.Tech., Computer Science and Engineering, 2000)
–  Mr. Lalit Keshre (Dual Degree – B.Tech., + M.Tech, Electrical Engineering, 2004)

The YAAA awardees are:

–  Dhruv Arora (M.Sc., Chemistry, 2008)
–  Deepak Diwakar (B.Tech., Computer Science and Engineering, 2008)
–  Maneesh Kalwaniya (Dual Degree, Aerospace Engineering, 2010)
–  Nisarg Shah (B.Tech., Computer Science & Engineering, 2011)
–  Mr. Aniket Deb (Dual Degree – B.Tech. + M.Tech., Chemical Engineering, 2013)

INSTITUTE CLEANLINESS AWARDS

In line with IIT Bombay’s commitment to sustainability and cleanliness, the Institute Cleanliness Award was also presented during the Foundation Day event. The Cleanliness Award recognizes the dedicated efforts of various academic departments, Section 8 companies, hostels, and non-academic sections/ buildings in creating and maintaining a clean, green, and happy campus.

A committee, led by Prof. K.P. Kaliappan, Dean of Strategy, conducted a detailed assessment and selected the winners. They were felicitated with a Rotating Trophy and a Certificate of Appreciation during the ceremony.

The winners of the Clean Campus Drive 2024-25 are:

Best Academic Unit:

–  1st position: Department of Civil Engineering
–  2nd position: Department of Aerospace Engineering
–  3rd position: Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management

Best Non-Academic Unit:

–  1st position: Hospital Section
–  2nd position: Hospitality Section
–  3rd position: Electric Maintenance Division

Best Section 8 Company:

–  1st position: IITB-WASHU
–  2nd position: IITB- Monash Research Academy
–  3rd position: TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE

Best Hostel:

–  1st position: Hostel 17
–  2nd position: Hostel 10
–  3rd position: Hostel 14

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Amid the glow of pride and progress, Foundation Day at IIT Bombay was more than just a celebration—it was a powerful reminder of the Institute’s enduring legacy and forward-looking spirit. The day brought together students, faculty, alumni, and well-wishers in a shared celebration of excellence, innovation, and community. From meaningful conversations to moments of camaraderie, the occasion reaffirmed the values that make IIT Bombay a truly remarkable institution—a place where ideas flourish, bonds deepen, and the future is shaped together.

As the Institute moves ahead, it carries with it the energy and inspiration of this special day, fuelling its collective journey towards even greater heights.

Onward and upward!

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