April 21, 2025

IIT Bombay Hosts Hult Prize India Nationals 2025

Image Courtesy: Telegraph India IIT Bombay recently hosted the Hult Prize India Nationals 2025, welcoming over 60 student-led startups from across the country. Focused on driving sustainable social impact, the event showcased entrepreneurial ideas aimed at creating a better future. Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (Academics, Research and Translation), addressed the gathering, while Ms. Lori […]

IIT Bombay Hosts École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris for Strategic Collaboration Talks

IIT Bombay had the honour of hosting a distinguished delegation from École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP), led by Professor Léon Laulusa. The delegation engaged in high-level discussions with IIT Bombay’s leadership, exploring avenues for strategic collaboration and academic synergy. During their visit, they held insightful exchanges with the Heads of the Department of […]

Revolutionizing Education: IIT Bombay Introduces Activity-Based Learning and Hands-On Training

Image Courtesy: Times of India IIT Bombay is taking a bold step toward transforming its teaching methods to better meet the evolving needs of students. Beginning in the next academic year, the Institute will introduce more activity-based learning, hands-on training, and discussion-oriented classroom interactions across its courses. This initiative will not follow a one-size-fits-all approach, […]

IIT Bombay Signs MoU with SKUAST-K

IIT Bombay and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive interdisciplinary collaboration in sustainable agriculture, rural development, and environmental management. The MoU aims to foster joint research projects, academic programmes, faculty and student exchanges, and capacity-building initiatives in key areas such as climate change, […]

IIT Bombay’s VR Film Wins Top Honour at FICCI BAF Awards

IIT Bombay’s impact goes well beyond the realms of science and technology. Showcasing the Institute’s creative and interdisciplinary spirit, Into the Manhole—a 6DoF VR narrative developed at the IMXD Lab, IDC School of Design—won the prestigious FICCI Best Animated Frames Award 2025 for Best XR Short Film. Directed by Prof. Abhishek Verma and Prof. Jayesh […]

IIT Bombay’s Legacy of Excellence Earns Widespread Recognition

IIT Bombay was featured extensively in the media recently. In a detailed feature titled All You Need to Know About IIT Bombay The New Indian Express offered a comprehensive look at the Institute’s enduring excellence. Published in its print edition, the article spotlighted IIT Bombay’s distinguished faculty, accomplished alumni, cutting-edge research, and vibrant campus life, […]

IIT Bombay Receives National Intellectual Property Award for Excellence in Design Patents

IIT Bombay has been honoured with the prestigious National Intellectual Property Award in the category of Top Indian Organisation for Design Patent Applications. This recognition highlights the Institute’s relentless commitment to fostering innovation, research excellence, and intellectual property creation. The award was accepted by Prof. Upendra Bhandarkar, Associate Dean of Research & Development, on behalf […]

April 7, 2025

Prof. Neelesh. A. Patankar

Image Courtesy: Northwestern University IIT Bombay alumnus, Prof. Neelesh A. Patankar (B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, 1993), has been appointed faculty director of the Northwestern-Argonne Institute for Scientific and Engineering Excellence (NAISE). A distinguished researcher in fluid mechanics and computational modelling, Prof. Patankar has been a faculty member at Northwestern University since 2000. His myriad accolades include receiving […]

Rizwan and Rekha Koita Honoured by Forbes India for Grassroots Philanthropy

IIT Bombay is delighted to announce that its Distinguished Alumnus, Mr. Rizwan Koita (B.Tech., Electrical Engineering, 1992), and Distinguished Alumna, Ms. Rekha Koita (B.Tech., Metallurgical Engineering, 1992), have been recognized with the Forbes India Leadership Award (FILA) for Grassroots Philanthropists by Forbes India. This prestigious accolade acknowledges their contributions through the Koita Foundation, which has […]

March 10, 2025

ALUMNI ACCOLADES

Celebrating Excellence: Padma Shri Awards 2025 Honourees Dr. Nitin Nohria and Dr. Chetan Chitnis IIT Bombay is immensely proud to announce that two of its alumni, Dr. Nitin Nohria and Dr. Chetan Chitnis, have been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award for 2025. This esteemed recognition, one of India’s highest civilian honours, celebrates their exceptional […]

February 11, 2025

Dr. Kishor Jaiswal Wins Meritorious Service Award by the U.S. Department of the Interior

IIT Bombay is delighted to announce that Dr. Kishor Subhash Jaiswal (B.Tech., Civil Engineering, 2006),  has been awarded the prestigious Meritorious Service Award by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This esteemed recognition, the second highest honour granted by the department, acknowledges Dr. Jaiswal’s outstanding scientific contributions in earthquake risk assessment and his instrumental role […]