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IIT Bombay, in collaboration with Washington University in St. Louis, launched the 11^th cohort of the Joint Degree Executive MBA (EMBA) Program at the IIT Bombay campus. This marked another milestone in the long-standing academic partnership between the two globally reputed institutions. The 11^th cohort comprises senior executives, entrepreneurs, and functional leaders from a wide range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, finance, consulting, healthcare, energy, and consumer businesses. The cohort brings an average professional experience of 17 years, reflecting the programme’s relevance for experienced leaders.

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IIT Bombay and Columbia University, USA, signed an MoU in the presence of the Honourable Minister of Education, Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, to establish a Centre of AI for Manufacturing. The Ministry of Education has initiated four different AI centres so far. The “Columbia–IIT Bombay Centre of AI for Manufacturing” is a joint research and translation Centre aimed at building robust, scalable, and human-centric AI systems for real-world manufacturing.

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IIT Bombay hosted the second edition of the annual Post Graduate Reunion 2026 by welcoming postgraduate alumni back to the campus where their research journeys began.

In his call for leadership in research, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, said, “India is already among the top five globally in several technology domains. The next goal is to move into the top two.”

Reflecting on how career paths have evolved from earlier generations to today’s students, Deputy Director (FIA), Prof. Ravindra Gudi, observed that “a career of a lifetime is increasingly becoming a lifetime of careers.”

Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (ART), highlighted the strength of IIT Bombay’s research ecosystem. He shared that nearly 80% of postgraduate alumni continue to work in their core specialisation areas, even as they remain deeply connected to their domains and contribute to research and innovation across sectors.

Prof. Upendra Bhandarkar, Dean ACR, stressed the importance of sustaining these connections and emphasised the Institute’s growing focus on engaging postgraduate alumni and invited them to stay connected with IIT Bombay’s evolving research and innovation ecosystem.

This year’s reunion also introduced Department Conclaves, bringing together alumni, faculty, and students from Mechanical, Civil, Chemistry, Chemical, Earth Sciences, and MEMS to exchange ideas, revisit laboratories where research journeys began, and engage with student innovations.

Alumni across departments shared that it was great to be back on campus, reconnect with batchmates and faculty, and engage with the next generation of researchers. More than a reunion, the gathering reflected the enduring strength of IIT Bombay’s postgraduate community, continuing to shape research, technology, and innovation in India and globally.

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IIT Bombay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), Mumbai. The MoU was signed in the presence of dignitaries from the Institute and SAMEER. The signing ceremony took place during the SynergyX Workshop, hosted at the SAMEER campus at IIT Bombay, aimed at fostering synergy and exploring collaborative R&D in advanced technologies. This partnership seeks to strengthen joint research, academic collaboration, and translational outcomes across areas including medical devices, RADAR systems, antennas, 5G/6G technologies, opto-electronics, quantum technologies, and environmental monitoring.

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IIT Bombay Hosts SATU (Southeast and South Asia and Taiwan Universities)  Gathering 2026

IIT Bombay hosted the SATU (Southeast and South Asia and Taiwan Universities)  Gathering 2026 on campus. The event brought together 44 participants from industry, the Indian government, and academia, and represented 18 universities across 7 countries in the SATU network. The gathering focused on strengthening collaboration in the semiconductor domain, with rich discussions on translational research, innovation ecosystems, and industry–academia partnerships. Through expert talks, panel discussions, and networking sessions, attendees explored pathways from research to real-world impact.

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IIT Bombay Hosts Tohoku University Global Immersion Programme

IIT Bombay’s Office of International Relations hosted a five-day Global Immersion Programme in collaboration with Tohoku University, Japan. The Institute welcomed 10 students, accompanied by 3 faculty members, to the campus and provided the participants with a comprehensive exposure to the research, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystem at IIT Bombay. During the week, the visiting students engaged with the Institute’s faculty across several focus areas, including materials science, robotics, energy and sustainability, disaster mitigation, and digital health.

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LOTUS 2025 – Strengthening India–Japan Research Collaboration

IIT Bombay is pleased to share that 30 collaborative research projects involving IIT Bombay faculty members have been selected under the LOTUS 2025 Programme, in partnership with 12 leading universities and research institutes in Japan. The collaborations span institutions such as the University of Tsukuba, Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, NIMS, Kumamoto University, Kobe University, AIST, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), RIKEN, Nagoya University, and the University of Tokyo, reflecting the growing depth of India–Japan academic partnerships. The selected projects span diverse research areas and will foster joint research, researcher mobility, and knowledge exchange between IIT Bombay and Japanese partner institutions.

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IIT Bombay Hosts Youth Delegations from Central Asia

IIT Bombay hosted a 100-member Central Asian youth delegation from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan on campus. The visit was coordinated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Prof. Suryanarayanan Doolla, Dean (Student Affairs), presented an engaging overview of student life and campus activities, and Prof. Pratibha Sharma, Associate Dean (Academic Programmes), gave a detailed presentation on academic programmes to the attendees.

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Campus Infrastructure: Inauguration of Staff Residential Building and Newly Refurbished Jalvihar Guesthouse

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IIT Bombay marked a significant milestone with the ground-breaking ceremony of its upcoming residential building, Type II-B Staff Quarters, by the lakeside on campus. The event featured several IIT Bombay dignitaries. Salient features of the residential building include a ground floor plus 21 floors with a 3-level covered podium parking, with a total built-up area of approximately 1.5 lakh sq. ft. It will accommodate 76 two-bedroom, hall, and kitchen (2BHK) flats along with essential supporting facilities.

IIT Bombay also inaugurated the newly refurbished Jal Vihar guesthouse on campus. Some of the new amenities include 5 Suites, 16 Executive Rooms, 3 Standard Rooms, a Seminar Room and Conference Room, a Dining Hall, and a Mini Dining Hall.

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IIT Bombay Holds Spring Session of 64^th Convocation

IIT Bombay held the Spring Session of its 64^th Convocation on campus and conferred degrees on students who completed their academic requirements between August 2025 and February 2026. A total of 430 degrees were awarded during the ceremony, including 269 PhD degrees and 161 degrees across other academic programmes, including 44 Executive MBA (E-MBA) degrees.

The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Sharad Kumar Saraf, Officiating Chairperson of the Board of Governors, while degrees were formally conferred by Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay. Mr. Motilal Oswal, CEO and Co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., attended the ceremony as Chief Guest. The Spring Session enables students who complete their academic requirements mid-year to receive their degrees ahead of the main convocation ceremony, allowing them to pursue career opportunities and further academic endeavours without delay.

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IIT Bombay Hosts Padma Shri Recipient, Shri Satyanarayan Nuwal, on Campus

IIT Bombay was pleased to host Padma Shri recipient, Shri. Satyanarayan Nuwal, for a thoughtful interaction with its faculty. His sharp insights, strategic perspective, and deep technical understanding enriched discussions and offered meaningful reflections for the Institute’s academic community. His inspiring journey from humble beginnings to building one of India’s leading industrial enterprises was deeply resonating, even as his story stands as a powerful reminder of the impact of resilience, vision, and unwavering commitment.

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Prof. Shireesh Kedare Delivers Keynote at The Economic Times TechEDU India Summit 2026

Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, delivered the keynote address during The Economic Times TechEDU India Summit 2026 at NESCO, Mumbai. Prof. Kedare emphasised that digital transformation must transcend access and infrastructure to fundamentally reimagine pedagogy itself. While AI and digital tools can enable personalisation, contextualisation, and learning in Indian languages and dialects, he cautioned against surface-level integration.

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IIT Bombay Hosts High-Level Delegation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)

IIT Bombay hosted a high-level delegation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA, as part of the academic engagements aimed at advancing the proposed IITB–UIUC Undergraduate Exchange Programme. The visit featured leadership interactions, curriculum discussions, faculty presentations, and the formalisation of the UG Exchange Programme through an MoU signing ceremony.

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IIT Bombay Signs MoU with the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)

IIT Bombay has signed an MoU with the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH). Coming on the heels of the successful completion of CCRH’s first project, which notably resulted in a granted patent, the MoU reinforces the ongoing commitment of both institutions to validating homoeopathic interventions through cutting-edge technological parameters and advanced scientific research.

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IIT Bombay Hosts High-Level Delegation from Canada

IIT Bombay hosted a high-level delegation from Canada on campus. The visit was led by the Honourable Minister of International Trade, Mr. Maninder Sidhu, P.C., M.P. The delegation met senior dignitaries from the Institute, even as discussions focused on strengthening partnerships with existing Canadian university collaborators and identifying active partners to deepen engagement. Key research themes included applications of AI & ML across sectors, health tech innovation, and other emerging areas of strategic importance.

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IIT Bombay Inaugurates New Office for the Dean, International Affairs

Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, inaugurated the new office of the Dean (International Relations) at the Rahul Bajaj Technology Innovation Centre on campus. On the occasion, Prof. Kedare also formally launched their new website and highlighted the importance of leveraging the newly available infrastructure and digital initiatives to further streamline collaborative processes and enhance global partnerships.

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