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IIT Current Affairs 2025, January to December

November 2025

IIT Name	Related News (Full Forms Included)
IIT Guwahati	• Inauguration of North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati. • Researchers developed novel material for detecting kerosene adulteration in petrol. • Developed DRISHTI – an AI-based surveillance and locking monitoring system for goods wagons, jointly with Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
IIT Bombay	• Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) signed MoU with IIT Bombay for collaboration in advanced telecom technologies & global standardisation. • Designed a GPS-independent UAV swarm system with no inter-drone communication or central hub. • Developed India’s first Quantum Diamond Microscope (QDM) for dynamic magnetic field imaging. • Inauguration of India’s first Liquid Helium Cryogenic Facility at IIT Bombay. • Centre for Technology, Communication and Advanced Analytics (TCA2I) of IIT Bombay signed MoU with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) to boost AI & digital transformation in shipbuilding.
IIT Ropar	• Signed MoU with iDG10 Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to establish India’s first industry-anchored long-term collaboration in Subsea Pipeline Design Technology (SPDT).
IIT Gandhinagar	• Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed MoU with IIT Gandhinagar to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for telecom & cybersecurity R&D.
IIT Madras	• Coordinating the 4th edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, celebrating civilizational links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. • Theme: “Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam”
IIT Kharagpur	• Launched Impact RISE – Research, Innovation, Skilling, and Entrepreneurship, focusing on sustainable tech & management for societal transformation. • Unveiled a ₹5 commemorative postage stamp issued by India Post as part of its Platinum Jubilee (75 years) celebration.
IIT Kanpur	• Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in partnership with IIT Kanpur, launched the second cohort of startups in sanitation & waste management at the Swachhata Startup Conclave.
IIT Roorkee	• Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed MoU with IIT Roorkee to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on its campus.
IIIT Manipur	• Signed MoU with GSH India Pvt. Ltd. to collaborate in facility management, Internet of Things (IoT), sustainability, and smart building systems.

October 2025

IIT Name / Institute	Related News
IIT Madras	The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has been nominated as a UN Centre of Excellence (COE) for Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on capacity building and skill development by the Government of India.
IIT Ropar	The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar for collaborative developmental projects aimed at supporting the sustenance and operational requirements of the IAF.
IIT Madras	The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched a new website under the National Internship Placement Training and Assessment (NIPTA) initiative to provide training, conduct skill assessments, and help students secure jobs with domestic and international companies.
IIT Bombay	As per recent information, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay is preparing to propel India into the deep space race with its ambitious Daksha Mission, which aims to launch two satellites equipped with some of the world’s most advanced space telescopes.
IISc Bengaluru	Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed a siphon-powered thermal desalination system that converts seawater into clean drinking water faster, cheaper, and more efficiently than conventional methods.
IIT Kanpur	The Delhi Government has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to conduct cloud seeding trials as an emergency measure to combat rising air pollution in the national capital.
IIT Bhubaneswar	The Central Government has approved the setting up of a NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory equipped with essential equipment and software required for semiconductor training, design, and fabrication at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar.
IIT Palakkad	The Ministry of Minority Affairs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad for a skilling project under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme.
IIT Madras	The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy to collaborate in the areas of naval technology, ocean structures, and advanced engineering solutions.
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation	IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has become the first laboratory in India authorised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, to test 5G Core Network function, Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), and 5G Group-I Devices.
IIT Delhi	The ‘Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025’ showcased the talent of young innovators developing robotics-based solutions to address food security and sustainable development. The event was organised under the AI for Good Impact Initiative of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), IIT Delhi.
IISc Bengaluru & IIT Madras	The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) for the Bengaluru Water Security and Resilience Project, which will be funded by the World Bank.
IIT Bhubaneswar	The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Simulator Development Division (SDD) of the Indian Army to strengthen cooperation in emerging technologies.
IIT Delhi	The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy to collaborate on the creation of a Research and Design Centre to improve the Quality of Life (QoL) onboard Indian Naval Ships through design interventions.
IIT Madras	Recently, Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to establish the Centre for Sustainable Energy at IIT Madras.
IIT Hyderabad	The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad to collaborate on joint studies, research, and technical contributions in advanced telecom technologies and global standardisation activities.
IIT (in Nigeria collaboration)	India has partnered with Nigeria to establish the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in West Africa, marking the second IIT campus in Africa after IIT Madras–Zanzibar.

September 2025

IIT / Institute Name	Related News
IIT Madras	OpenAI has launched India’s first Learning Accelerator in collaboration with IIT Madras to empower educators and students with AI tools and training.
IIT Hyderabad	Signed a MoU with Army Training Command, Shimla to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) named “VIGRAHA” (Virtual, Intelligent, Ground-breaking Research in AR/VR and High-tech Applications for Indian Army).
IISC Bangalore	NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub (FTH), in partnership with IISc Bangalore, developed the report titled “Introduction to 2-Dimensional (2D) Materials” to support research and commercialization of 2D materials in India.
IIT Jodhpur	Researchers have developed indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance language accessibility and address linguistic barriers across India.
IIT Mandi	Successfully concluded the third edition of its flagship annual management conclave, “AiXcelerate 3.0”, with the theme “Igniting Innovation and Leadership in the Digital Era.”
IIT Delhi	Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Sports Science Research (NCSSR) signed a MoU with IIT Delhi to strengthen cooperation in sports sciences, advanced technology, and indigenous innovation.
IIT Madras	Collaborated with Hyundai Motor India Foundation to launch “Hyundai Hope for Cancer” to transform paediatric cancer care in India.
IIT Madras	Partnered with Guidance Tamil Nadu to develop ‘INNOVATION-TN’, a state-level dashboard for start-ups and innovation.
IIT Kanpur	Signed a MoU with Vietnam National University (VNU) to advance collaboration in research and education across science and engineering disciplines.
IIT Delhi	The Bhagwan Birsa Munda Cell at IIT Delhi will serve as the nodal hub for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs’ “Adi Karmayogi Student Chapters” initiative to foster leadership, innovation, and social development among tribal students.
IIT Madras	Collaborated with Caterpillar Inc. under its Global University Partner initiative to conduct joint research on cutting-edge technologies.

August 2025

SL. NO.	IIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Madras	The Government of Tamil Nadu has launched the ‘School of Semiconductor’ initiative, under which a Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies has been conceptualized in collaboration with IIT Madras.
2	IIT Madras	The Indian Army has collaborated with IIT Madras to establish ‘Agnishodh’, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) on its campus.
3	IIT Gandhinagar	IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar have jointly developed a ‘District Flood Severity Index (DFSI)’ to assess the impact of floods at the district level across India.
4	IIT Jodhpur	IIT Jodhpur is not among the seven institutes recognized as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission by the Ministry of Mines.
5	IIT Madras	TuTr Hyperloop, a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, has signed an MoU with BEML Limited to co-develop India’s first indigenously designed Hyperloop transportation system.
6	IIT Madras	Researchers from IIT Madras have developed an agriculture waste-based packaging material that can serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic foams used in packaging.
7	IIT Palakkad	IIT Palakkad has launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered learning app named ‘Tutoz’, developed by Revin Techno Solutions Private Limited, a startup incubated at the institute.
8	IIT Delhi	The Union Minister of Textiles has launched the book titled “Carbon Footprint Assessment in the Indian Handloom Sector: Methods and Case Studies,” jointly prepared by the Office of Development Commissioner for Handlooms and IIT Delhi.
9	IIT Roorkee	Researchers from IIT Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate, “Compound 3b,” that could help restore the effectiveness of a widely used antibiotic against hard-to-treat bacterial infections.
10	IIT Bombay	IIT Bombay is set to open its first international centre in Japan.
11	IIT Bombay	A study conducted by IIT Bombay and SASTRA Deemed University found that for every 1 square kilometre of forest gained between 2015 and 2019, India lost nearly 18 square kilometres of forest.
12	IIT Delhi	Bihar’s Road Construction Department has partnered with IIT Delhi to launch an advanced certification programme for its engineers in AI-powered bridge management and real-time structural health monitoring.
13	IIT Bombay	IIT Bombay has signed an MoU with Rolls-Royce to promote knowledge exchange, support talent development, and explore joint research initiatives in areas of mutual interest.
14	IIT Madras	IIT Madras has indigenously developed and licensed to industry India’s first silicon photonics-based high-speed quantum random number generator (QRNG) in a deal worth ₹1 crore.
15	IIT Guwahati	IIT Guwahati has collaborated with Northeast Frontier Railway to introduce biodegradable and compostable materials as a replacement for conventional plastic to ensure environmental sustainability.
16	IIT Delhi	The ‘Anna-Chakra’ supply chain optimization tool under the Public Distribution System has been developed in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi.
17	IIT Madras	Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) and IIT Madras have inaugurated the “FedEx SMART Centre” (Supply Chain Modelling, Algorithms, Research and Technology Centre).
18	IIT Bhubaneswar	Tata Steel Limited has signed an MoU with IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park (IIT BBSR REP) and India Accelerator to jointly launch the six-month-long TomorrowLAB Accelerator Programme for emerging startups.
19	IIT Kharagpur	UNESCO has collaborated with IIT Kharagpur to design a programme to make “Durga Puja” more accessible for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
20	IIT Madras	Researchers from IIT Madras have developed an innovative and affordable microfluidic device known as ‘ε-µD’ that can rapidly determine whether bacteria are resistant or susceptible to antibiotics.
21	IIT Madras	The Indian Army’s Territorial Army, in collaboration with IIT Madras, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), and CyberPeace, is conducting the “Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025,” a national-level challenge designed to address real defence and cybersecurity threats.

July 2025

Sl. No.	IIT Name / Institute	Related News
1	IIT Madras	Accenture has partnered with Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR), a research society established by IIT Madras, to offer specialized skilling programs through Accenture’s LearnVantage Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Academy.
2	IIT Roorkee	Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has signed an MoU with IIT Roorkee to foster collaboration in knowledge sharing, capacity building, and interdisciplinary research in the power and energy sector.
3	IISc Bengaluru	Researchers at IISc Bengaluru have developed a unique luminescent probe that uses terbium, a rare earth metal, to sense the presence of an enzyme called β-glucuronidase, which can potentially aid in the detection of liver cancer.
4	IIT Madras	IIT Madras and Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in collaboration with Guidance Tamil Nadu have established the design of the Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre. The centre will be located in Thaiyur.
5	IIT Ropar	Union Minister for Education has inaugurated the “Agritech Innovation Hub” at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. This Hub is powered by IIT Ropar.
6	IISc Bengaluru	Karnataka Forest Department has signed an MoU with IISc Bengaluru to implement a five-year collaborative project titled ‘Landscape-Level Management of the Asian Elephant in the Mysore Elephant Reserve’.
7	IIT Madras	IIT Madras has announced the launch of “YD One”, India’s lightest active wheelchair and the first indigenously developed precision-engineered mono-tube rigid-frame wheelchair in the country.
8	IIT Kanpur	A team from IIT Kanpur has discovered signs of ancient Buddhist stupas and structural remains buried beneath the soil in the Yamunanagar district of Haryana.
9	IIT Madras	Recently, in a first-of-its-kind initiative under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched a ‘HAL Endowment Scholarship Scheme’ in partnership with IIT Madras to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections of the society.
10	IIT Madras	Recently, the transit campus of Sindhu Central University, the world’s highest university situated at around 3,500 metres above sea level, has been inaugurated in Ladakh. IIT Madras is the mentor institute for Sindhu Central University.
11	IIT Guwahati	Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed an eco-friendly composite material made of ‘Bambusa tulda’, a fast-growing bamboo species in northeast India, combined with biodegradable polymers.

June 2025

Sl. No.	IIT Name / Institute	Related News
1	IIT Kharagpur	Signed MoU with Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME) to strengthen global cooperation in semiconductor technology.
2	IIT Bombay	Developed ‘BharatGen’ AI model under NM-ICPS, launched at BharatGen Summit in New Delhi.
3	IIT Delhi	Signed MoU with AIIMS Delhi to establish Centre of Excellence (CoE) for AI in healthcare.
4	IISc Bengaluru	Developed artificial metal-based nanozyme to combat abnormal blood clotting (e.g., pulmonary thromboembolism).
5	IIT Madras	Partnered with GRID-INDIA to offer certification programs and consultations to strengthen Tanzania’s energy infrastructure.
6	IIT Kharagpur	Developed Dynamic Route Planning for Urban Green Mobility (DRUM) web app to help commuters choose greener routes.
7	IIT Mandi	Signed MoU with Art of Living Foundation during MBCC 2025 for research in consciousness and mental well-being.
8	IIT Madras	Developed ‘Zero Accident Day’ (ZAD) campaign launched by Odisha CM for road safety using a women-led approach.
9	IIT Delhi	Collaborated with DRDO to demonstrate Quantum Entanglement-Based Free-Space Quantum Secure Communication over 1 km distance.
10	IIT Madras	Jointly launched Multi-Core Fibre (MCF) testbed with STL Technologies to advance optical communication infrastructure.
11	IIT Hyderabad	Signed MoU with Central Sanskrit University (CSU) to promote Sanskrit, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and tech-enabled research.
12	IIT Kanpur	Signed MoU with NMexus™ to collaborate on clean energy, AI, quantum computing, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
13	IIT Ropar & IIT Kanpur	Partnered with Indian Army’s Western Command to promote joint defence research and innovation.
14	IIT Kanpur	Leading Delhi’s first artificial rain cloud seeding pilot project to combat air pollution.
15	IIIT Hyderabad	Signed MoU with Kakinada Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET) to launch Smart City Living Lab for urban innovation.
16	IIT Bombay	Collaborated with HDFC Life and SINE to launch “HDFC Life InsUReka” startup innovation challenge.

May 2025

Sl. No.	Institutions Name	Related News
1	IITs (Tirupati, Palakkad, Bhilai, Jammu, and Dharwad)	The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity (Phase-B’ construction) of five new IITs (Tirupati, Palakkad, Bhilai, Jammu, and Dharwad) over a period from 2025-26 to 2028-29.
2	IIT Bombay	The Central Government has appointed the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, to lead the ‘Pushpak – National Mission on Drone Technology’.
3	IIT Madras	The report “India’s Priority Corridors for Zero-Emission Trucking,” identifying ten key highway segments for adopting zero-emission trucks, was developed with support from the Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET) – IIT Madras, Rocky Mountain Institute, and PManifold.
4	IIT Tirupati	Kia India has signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Tirupati, to nurture talent in automotive and industrial engineering.
5	IIT Delhi	The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, hosted a STEM Mentorship Programme named ‘Manasvi’ for High School Girls studying in Classes 9 and 11.
6	IIT Madras	NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, for a comprehensive Research & Development initiative in Carbon Capture System (CCS).
7	IIT Delhi	The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has signed a MoU with the Central Revenue Control Laboratory (CRCL) to strengthen scientific capabilities and promote ease of doing business.
8	IIT Bombay	Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, have managed to increase the efficiency of solar cells to 30% by integrating perovskite onto established silicon solar cells.
9	IIT Hyderabad	The Department of Posts launched the digital platform ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’, an open-source, interoperable, geo-coded, grid-based digital address system developed in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad.

April 2025

Sl. No.	Institutions Name	Related News
1	IIT Madras	IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has trained the first batch of Cyber Commandos, a Ministry of Home Affairs initiative to equip law enforcement with advanced cybersecurity skills.
2	IIT Madras	IIT Madras has developed a real-time indoor mapping solution called ‘UbiqMap’ to aid public safety and assist first responders in rescue operations.
3	IIT Hyderabad	Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Hyderabad to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twin technologies into India’s maritime sector.
4	IIHS Bengaluru	Developed India’s First Automated Bat Monitoring and Detection System “BatEchoMon”
5	IIT Madras	IIT Madras and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation have partnered with Ziroh Labs to launch COAIR (Centre of AI Research) to address India’s compute accessibility challenges.
6	IIT Bombay	Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), in partnership with IIT Bombay, has launched a pilot “Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) project” to test its feasibility in the state.
7	IISc Bengaluru	As per the recently released ‘Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025’, IISc Bengaluru has secured the top spot among Indian universities, ranking 38th overall in Asia.

March 2025

Sl. No.	IIT/IISc/IIIT/NIT Name	Related News
1	Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M)	Launched India’s first hyperloop test track with Indian Railways
2	Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M)	Signed MoUs with CAG to boost innovation, data analytics, and governance
3	Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H)	Launched ‘SIMMECT’ with Australia’s Swinburne University
4	Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M)	Developed framework to protect critical infrastructure from ballistic missiles
5	Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H)	Signed MoU with Coal India Limited (CIL) to establish Centre of CLEANZ
6	Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B)	Developed ‘paddle-wheels’ sensor with Monash University to detect toxic metals in water
7	Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru	Signed MoU with Department of Posts for Digital Address DPI architecture
8	Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad	Ranked 20th globally in QS Rankings 2024 for Mineral and Mining Engineering
9	International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad	Collaborated to develop searchable engine for Punjab Assembly proceedings
10	Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G)	Developing India’s first VR-enabled metaverse platform ‘Gyandhara’ for PM Shri Adarsh Vidyalayas
11	Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M)	ISRO inaugurated “Shri S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence” at IIT-M
12	Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D)	Collaborating with C-DOT to develop Generative AI Chatbot for Disaster Early Warning
13	Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G)	Developed advanced AI-powered surveillance robots for border security
14	Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru	Hosted India’s first Nano Electronics Roadshow by MeitY
15	International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH)	Launched “Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenge” with UIDAI
16	Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K)	Won National IP Award 2024 in ‘Top Indian Academic Institution – Patents’ category
17	Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K)	Hosted “Techkriti 2025” inaugurated by CDS General Anil Chauhan

February 2025

Sl. No.	IIT, IIM, IISc, NIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Hyderabad	Unveiled India’s largest metal 3D printing machine for rocket components in collaboration with DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory.
2	IIT Madras	Launched the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas (BCGA) with data on 960 whole exome sequencing from 480 breast cancer patients.
3	IIT Indore	Launched ‘AgriHub’, an AI-driven Centre of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with MeitY for agritech innovation.
4	IIT Guwahati	Signed MoU with Army’s Tezpur-based 4 Corps for research, design, and fabrication of Epoxy bamboo-based composites for army bunkers.
5	Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Manesar	Signed MoU with Carbon Market Association of India (CMAI) for training programs, research, conferences, and policy advocacy on carbon markets.
6	CDAC, Noida	Signed Letter of Intent (LoI) with LEGO Group’s Creative Play Lab, Denmark, for the development of electronics and IT-based automation solutions for consumer electronics in the toy industry.
7	IIT Ropar	Signed MoU with Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, Stuttgart, Germany, and BITS Pilani on sustainability and circular economy.
8	IIT Madras	Developed a semiconductor chip in collaboration with ISRO, contributing to India’s indigenization efforts in advanced technology.
9	IIT Kanpur	Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra (RSK) introduced an innovative solar dehydration technique for preserving agricultural produce using sustainable energy.
10	IIT Guwahati	Developed a water-repellent, conductive textile that converts electricity and sunlight into heat.
11	IISc Bengaluru	ZEISS established a state-of-the-art research facility at IISc for AI-powered eyecare solutions and upskilling students in AI technologies.
12	IIIT-Delhi	Developed “AMRSense,” an AI-powered data integration and predictive analytics tool to analyze antibiotic resistance patterns in real time.
13	IIT Madras	Organized Asia’s first international hyperloop competition to foster global collaboration and innovation in hyperloop technology.
14	DIAT Pune	HAL Management Academy (HMA) signed MoU with DIAT to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
15	CeNS, Bengaluru	Developed an innovative method to enhance the stability of perovskite nanocrystals for next-gen lighting.

January 2025

SL. NO.	IIT, IIM, IISc, NIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Bombay	Developed a shockwave-based, needle-free syringe for painless drug delivery.
2	IIT Madras	Collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture for Project VISTAAR to digitalize the agricultural extension system.
3	IIT Bombay	Developed an affordable device for diagnosing and managing tinnitus.
4	IIT Guwahati & Bose Institute, Kolkata	Developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for localized cancer treatment.
5	IIT Bombay	Identified bacteria capable of consuming toxic pollutants and producing essential nutrients for soil remediation.
6	IIT Madras	Launched Asia’s largest Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility.
7	IIT Roorkee	A study identified Chamoli as the most affected district by landslide dams in Uttarakhand.
8	IIT Madras & CSIR-NPL	Signed an MoU for academic and research collaboration.
9	IIT Mandi & C-DOT	Signed an agreement to develop a Wideband Spectrum-Sensor ASIC Chip to enhance spectrum utilization.
10	IIT Ropar & NIT Warangal	Transferred indigenous silver nanowire-based conductive ink technology to private companies.
11	IIT Roorkee	Used the esterase enzyme from soil bacteria to break down the DEHP plasticizer.
12	IIT Madras & BHU, Varanasi	Implementing agencies for the 3rd edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS).
13	IIT Bombay & C-DOT	Signed an agreement to develop an Optical Transceiver Chipset for 6G Wireless Links.
14	IIT Madras	Established the Centre for Biodegradable Packaging to develop zero-waste bioplastics.
15	IIT Gandhinagar & Ahmedabad University & University of California, San Diego	Collaborated to establish the GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT-IFI) in Gujarat.
16	IISc Bangalore	Ranked 96th globally in Computer Science in the ‘World University Rankings by Subject 2025’.
17	IIT Madras	Incubated ePlane Company, which became the first private Indian firm to receive DGCA approval for Type Certification of its eVTOL aircraft, ‘e200X’.

December 2024

Sl. No.	IIT, IIM, IISc, NIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Kanpur	Announced a breakthrough in stealth technology named ‘Anālakṣhya’, making combat systems like tanks and fighter aircraft invisible to enemy radar.
2	IIT Hyderabad	Collaborated with Nikon India to establish its first Centre of Excellence (CoE) on the IIT Hyderabad campus.
3	IIT Ropar	iHub-AwaDH and CCCT Sikkim established the “AWaDH CPS Lab” to promote innovation and enhance technical skills.
4	IIT Madras	Developed “Kadam Knee Joint” with Society for Biomedical Technology (SBMT) during the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2024 event.
5	IIT Ropar	Celebrated its 4th Foundation Day for the iHub – AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub), established by the Department of Science & Technology.
6	IIT Madras	Built India’s first Hyperloop test track.
7	IIT Guwahati	Developed a biological method using methanotrophic bacteria to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels.
8	IIT Madras	Became the first organization to release the most detailed 3D high-resolution images of the fetal brain.
9	IIT Ropar	Unveiled a Cost-Effective Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway for IoT applications with advanced data security.
10	IIT Ropar	Opened the Dr. Ranbir Singh Tinkerers’ Lab, a cutting-edge facility to inspire engineers and innovators.
11	IIT Mandi	Co-developed a report titled ‘District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India’, mapping 51 districts with very high flood risk, in collaboration with IIT Guwahati and CSTEP.
12	IIT Roorkee	Not included in Hyundai Motor Group’s partnership with other IITs to establish research in batteries and electrification.
13	IISER Pune	Developed a novel hybrid aerogel capable of easily extracting gold from electronic waste.

November 2024

Sl. No	IIT, IIM, IISc, NIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Delhi	MoU signed with the International Energy Agency (IEA) on energy technology innovation to reduce emissions and lead clean energy transitions.
2	IIT Kanpur	Developed a handheld X-ray device in partnership with ICMR for early detection and treatment of Tuberculosis (TB).
3	IIT Roorkee	Signed agreement with C-DOT for developing a polymer-based low-cost millimeter wave transceiver for 5G rural connectivity.
4	IIT Delhi	Ranked as India’s top institution in QS Asia Rankings 2025.
5	IIT Guwahati	Launched a symposium with the Assam government to drive indigenous healthcare innovation in Northeast India.
6	IIT Madras	Partnered with ISRO to establish a Centre of Excellence for research in Fluid and Thermal Sciences.
7	IIT Ropar	Developed a patented, fully mechanical knee rehab device to make recovery therapy accessible and affordable, especially in rural areas.
8	IIT Madras	Signed 8 MoUs with the Andhra Pradesh government to transform Amaravati into an international city and enhance advanced technology benefits for students and the public.
9	IIT Guwahati	Hosted the third regional event of the ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution’s adoption and establishment as a Republic.
10	IIT Bombay	Developed a water-pollutant detecting device called ‘AroTrack’.
11	IIT Delhi	Signed a trilateral agreement with AIIMS New Delhi and University College London to advance research in medical technology.
12	IISc Bengaluru	Signed an MoA with the Headquarters Maintenance Command (HQMC) of the Indian Air Force and the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) to address challenges related to radar systems, aircraft, and IT communication platforms.

October 2024

SL. No.	IIT, IIM, IISC, NIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Bombay	Led by IIT Bombay as part of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), this project aims to develop generative AI systems. These systems will be able to create high-quality text and mixed content, like images and videos, in different Indian languages.
2	IISc Bengaluru, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi	Under the National Quantum Mission, four thematic hubs for Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices have been set up at IISc Bengaluru, IIT Madras, Centre for Development of Telematics New Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Delhi, but not at IIT Mandi.
3	IIT Delhi	HQ Command Indian Air Force, Nagpur signed an MoU with IIT Delhi to advance technologies for aviation textiles focused on parachutes and safety equipment.
4	IIT Madras	IIT Madras researchers recently developed new techniques to treat eye problems like retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy.
5	IIT Indore	IIT Indore has developed a compact, affordable device for early breast cancer detection aimed at rural and remote areas.
6	IIT Ropar	The India Digital Agri Conference 2024 was co-organized by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) and IIT Ropar TIF – AwaDH to explore digital advancements in farming.
7	IIT Ropar	Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced three AI Centres of Excellence; IIT Ropar will lead efforts in agriculture.
8	IIT Guwahati.	The first-ever Northeast International Science Festival 2024 (10th edition) will be held at IIT Guwahati.
9	IIT Madras	IIT Madras is set to establish its first international flagship centre in Dubai.
10	IIT Madras	IIT Madras unveiled the indigenous portable ultrasound scanner “Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)” for sports injury diagnosis and management.
11	IIM Shillong	IIM Shillong partnered with SIDBI to promote entrepreneurship in the Northeast.
12	IIT Jodhpur	IndiaAI and Meta are establishing the Center for Generative AI, Srijan (सृजन) at IIT Jodhpur.

September 2024

SL. No.	IIT, IIM, IISC, NIT Name	Related News
1	IISc Bengaluru	Developed a brain-inspired analog computing platform capable of storing, processing data
2	IIT Delhi	Recently, IIT Delhi‘s first international campus was officially inaugurated in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
3	IIT Delhi	Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide an open public benchmarking platform for comparing and validating AI models
4	IIT Delhi	The lightweight bulletproof jackets developed by DRDO and IIT Delhi are named ABHED.

August 2024

SL. No.	IIT, IIM, IISC, NIT Name	Related News
1	IIM Bangalore	National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has partnered with IIM Bangalore to start ‘Digital Government Senior Leaders’ Programme (DGSLP)’
2	IIT Delhi	IIT Delhi has transferred Indigenous Healthcare Technologies to industry under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology funded Project Nanoelectronics Network for Research and Applications (NNetRA)
3	NIT Calicut	Launched the web portal ‘Nivahika’
4	IIT Kharagpur	IIT Kharagpur has conferred Sundar Pichai with an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), a recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of technology
5	IIT Indore	IIT Indore has developed innovative footwear called Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) for the Indian armed forces
6	IIT Madras	IIT Madras has secured first place in the “overall category” in the recently released National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024
7	IIT Guwahati	IIT Guwahati has made significant advancements in the field of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) with the development of an innovative machine learning (ML) framework named “LEAP”
8	IIT Kanpur	IIT Kanpur has launched the “SATHEE IBPS”, an innovative program that has been designed to help candidates prepare for banking exams
9	IIT Gandhinagar	IIT Gandhinagar has set up the Centre for Narmada River Basin Management (cNARMADA) to conduct the Condition Assessment and Management Plan (CAMP) of the Narmada River basin
10	IIT Madras	India and Israel have launched a joint project to set up a ‘Centre of Water Technology’ at IIT Madras
11	IIT Bhubaneswar	IG Drones Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT Bhubaneswar to establish an Advanced Drone Excellence Centre at IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park.
12	IIT Indore	IIT Indore in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has developed a new technique to capture images of minute movements of explosions in precise detail
13	IIM Bangalore	IIM Bangalore has signed an agreement with Mathew Cyriac, Executive Chairman of Florintree Advisors Pvt Ltd, to establish Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital.
14	IIA Bengaluru	Astronomers at IIA Bengaluru have developed a new method to study the Sun’s atmosphere by analyzing its magnetic fields across different layers.

July 2024

Sl. No.	IIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Madras	IIT Madras has signed an MoU with the University of Leeds to establish a Joint Virtual Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Development (VCoE-SD).
2	IIT Bombay	The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), Mumbai, and IIT Bombay have signed an MoU to advance maritime safety by developing a ship trajectory prediction tool.
3	IIT Bombay	The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has approved a wireless network architecture developed at IIT Bombay for providing affordable broadband access in rural areas.
4	IIT Madras	Researchers at IIT Madras have introduced a novel method for creating mineral nanoparticles using microdroplets of water.
6	IIT Bombay	The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved a research proposal on the valorization of dredged sediments. This project, set to be implemented over three years, will be led by IIT Bombay.
7	IIT Delhi	IIT Delhi and Prasar Bharati have hosted the ‘DD-Robocon’ India 2024 robot competition.
8	IIT Madras	IIT Madras has announced plans to position India as a global chess powerhouse by leveraging technology-driven tools.
9	IIT Madras	The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IISc Bengaluru to establish a ‘BIS Standardization Chair Professor position.
10	IIT Bombay	AMD has teamed up with the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), an incubator at IIT Bombay, to offer grants to startups incubated at IIT Bombay. These startups are focused on developing energy-efficient Spiking Neural Network (SNN) chips.
11	Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru	The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IISc Bengaluru to establish a ‘BIS Standardization Chair Professor’ position.
12	IIT Hyderabad	The Department of Posts has recently launched a beta version of the National Addressing Grid called ‘DIGIPIN’. This new initiative aims to create a standardized, geo-coded addressing system across India and has been developed in partnership with IIT Hyderabad.
13	IIT Jammu	The National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu. This agreement focuses on equipping officers with advanced knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, aiming to bolster their capabilities in safeguarding digital infrastructure and addressing emerging cyber threats.
14	IIT Roorkee , IIT Mandi	The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) to advance the development of ‘Cell-Free’ 6G access points.
15	IIT Kanpur	IIT Kanpur and the National Power Training Institute (NPTI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening research and training initiatives in the field of cybersecurity for India’s power grid.

June 2024

Sl. No.	IIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Kanpur	IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has established the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA CoE) on its campus. This center will focus on interdisciplinary research in next-generation defense technologies.
2	IIT Bombay	Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to develop India’s first quantum diamond microchip imager.
3	IIT Hyderabad	The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) have signed an MoU with IIT Hyderabad to promote innovation and research in creating novel medical devices and addressing health issues specific to soldiers in diverse terrains.
4	Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru	Recently, researchers at IISc Bengaluru have developed a novel method for producing recombinant proteins.
5	IIT Dharwad	IIT Dharwad has developed a first-of-its-kind fire rescue assistant drone.
6	IIT Bombay	According to the recently released ‘QS World University Rankings 2025,’ IIT Bombay has achieved the top position among Indian universities.
7	IIT Kanpur	Recently, IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for UAVs and the Drone Federation of India (DFI), launched the UAV/UAS/Drone Acceleration and Networking (UDAAN) Programme. This initiative is a groundbreaking effort to accelerate drone startups.
8	IIT Kanpur	IIT Kanpur and AVPL International have partnered to co-develop drones aimed at addressing challenges faced by large-scale landholders in India, Australia, Austria, and several other European countries.
9	IIT Madras	According to recent updates, researchers from IIT Madras and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) are studying multi-drug-resistant pathogens aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This research could have significant implications for both astronaut health and applications on Earth.
10	IISc Bengaluru	Researchers at IISc Bengaluru have developed an innovative method for removing heavy metal contaminants, particularly arsenic, from groundwater
11	IIT Hyderabad	IIT Hyderabad and Renesas Electronics Corporation have entered into a 3-year MoU for research and collaboration in the fields of Very-Large-Scale-Integration (VLSI) and embedded semiconductor systems.
12	IIT Delhi	The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed an MoU with IIT Delhi to utilize AI-based solutions to enhance the availability of road signs on National Highways.
13	IIT Roorkee	Recently, a device called ‘Crowd Eye’ was developed to manage the growing number of pilgrims at Char Dham shrines by providing alerts before crowd levels increase. This device was developed by IIT Roorkee.
14	IISc Bengaluru	Recently, researchers at IISc Bengaluru have developed a device capable of up-converting the frequency of short infrared light into the visible spectrum.

May 2024

Sl. No.	IIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Kanpur	Ericsson India companies and Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (F.I.R.S.T) at IIT Kanpur have signed a 2-year partnership to boost innovation in Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and Fintech solutions
2	IIT Guwahati	Researchers of IIT Guwahati have developed a speech technology “LOQU,” a novel method to generate human speech signals directly from vocal cord vibration signals
3	IIT Patna	IIT Bhubaneswar has collaborated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Surveillance
4	IIT Bhubaneswar	The 4th Technology Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems (TIPS) workshop has been organised at IIT Bombay.
5	IIT Bombay	Scientists of IIT Roorkee have developed an innovative low-budget machine that will compress pine needles into bricks
6	IIT Roorkee	The 4th Technology Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems (TIPS) workshop has been organized at IIT Bombay.
7	IIT Guwahati	IIT Guwahati and Columbia University, USA have developed a groundbreaking method for nanopatterning using a simple tabletop IR laser.

April 2024

Sl. No.	IIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Bombay	Signed an MoU with SJVN Limited to use advanced geological models in SJVN’s tunneling projects.
2	IIT Kanpur	Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT-Kanpur signed a CSR agreement with Gliders India Limited, Kanpur to lead innovation in the healthcare sector.
3	IIT Patna	Launched one of the “Experimental Licence modules for 100 5G Labs.”
4	IIT Bombay	Collaborated in developing the country’s first indigenously developed gene therapy “CAR-T cell therapy” for cancer.
5	IIT Madras	Partnered with Canara Bank and the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) to empower startups across India.
6	IIT Bombay	Collaborated with Vellon Space to demonstrate a miniature space laboratory called ‘Asterix Lab.’
7	IIT Jodhpur	Developed a nano-sensor for the quick detection of Cytokines.
8	IIT Madras	Signed an agreement with the Centre For Development Of Telematics (C-DOT) for “Automated Service Management in 5G and Beyond Networks Using AI.”
9	IIT Mandi	Signed an MoU with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for cooperation in research and technology and product development for semiconductors, quantum technologies, and drones.
10	IIT Kanpur	Signed an MoU with Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) to undertake research and develop new technologies to address health problems faced by soldiers in difficult terrains.
11	IIT Madras	Launched India’s 1st medical devices calibration facility on wheels.
12	IIT Kanpur	Partnered with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) Foundation to nurture innovations and drive advancements in healthcare in India.
13	IIT Delhi	Signed an MoU with Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) to develop novel medical devices and focus on solving health issues specific to serving soldiers in varied terrains.
14	IIT Jodhpur	Developed an innovative 3D-printed dummy ballot unit to enhance voter awareness and participation.
15	IIT Guwahati	Developed an innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit to enhance voter awareness and participation.
16	IIT Madras	Achieved the top spot with 435 patents in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24).
17	IIT Guwahati	Signed an MoU with the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) to promote entrepreneurship and provide support to technology startups.

March 2024

Sl. No.	IIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Madras	Operates the newly launched SWAYAM Plus Platform by the Ministry of Education.
2	IIT Delhi	Partnered with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to establish “Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chair” for Tribal Entrepreneurship, Technology & Innovation.
3	IIT Delhi	Signed a MoU with the Ministry of Rural Development for the project “BhuPRAHARI” involving applications of geospatial technology and AI.
4	IIT Roorkee	Signed a MoU with the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) and an Industry Accelerator.
5	IIT Delhi	Signed a MoU with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on Artificial Intelligence.
6	IIT Madras	Developed “NeoStand”, a customisable electric standing wheelchair.
7	IIT Kharagpur	Collaborated with Jindal Stainless Limited to jointly work on metallurgical projects.
8	IIT Madras	Collaborated with French firm Starburst Accelerator SARL to establish an innovative start-up hub with funding of 100 Million Euros.
9	IIT Guwahati	Transferred vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt Ltd to fight swine fever virus in pigs and wild boar.
10	IIT Madras	Hosting an International Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated Rapid Chess Tournament.
11	IIT Kanpur	Signed an MoU with Canada-based biotechnology company Conlis Global for licensing technology promoting bone healing and regeneration.

February 2024

Sl. No.	IIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Indore	Approval from the Union Ministry of Education to open a satellite campus in Ujjain
2	IIT Madras	Partnership with Munitions India Limited (MIL) to make India’s first indigenously-designed 155 smart ammunition
3	IIT Kanpur	Establishment and testing of India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility “S2” (Jigarthanda)
4	IIT Bhubaneswar	Inauguration of the “100 Cube Start-up Conclave” by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
5	IIT Kharagpur	Agreement with Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) for developing prototypes for 10-Gigabit-capable XGS-PON
6	IIT Guwahati	Inauguration of Centre of Excellence for SWASTHA project and ISO 5 and 6 Clean Room Facilities
7	IIT Madras	REC Limited honored with ‘Innovative Technology Development Award’ at IIT Madras CSR Summit
8	IIT Bombay-led BharatGPT ecosystem	Unveiling of AI Model “Hanooman” by Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML)
9	IIT Guwahati	Launch of India’s largest Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO)
10	IIT Madras	Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon organized in collaboration with Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)
11	IIT Madras	Development of model “Garbhini-GA2” in collaboration with THSTI, Faridabad
12	IIT Madras	Launch of ‘Investor Information and Analytics Platform’ by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

January 2024

Sl. No.	IIT Name	Related News
1	IIT Hyderabad	The second edition of “IInvenTiv 2024” will be hosted by IIT Hyderabad
2	IIT Bombay	CO2 based Air Conditioning plant at INS Shivaji developed in collaboration with IIT Bombay
3	IIT Delhi	Researchers at IIT Delhi have developed the “Work4Food” algorithm
4	IIT Madras	ICAI partnered with IIT Madras to develop a ‘Vision 2049’ document
5	IIT Madras	ArcelorMittal partnered with IIT Madras to develop Hyperloop technologies.
6	IIT Madras	A new campus of IIT Madras will be started at Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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