Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is a public institute of technology located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act. IIT Kanpur is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in India.
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is a public institute of technology research university established by the Government of India in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India. Established in 1951, the institute is the first of the IITs to be established and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance. In 2019 it was awarded the status of Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. IIT Kharagpur is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in India.
Kanpur, formerly anglicized as Cawnpore, is a large industrial city located in the central-western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded in 1207, Kanpur became one of the most important commercial and military stations of British India. Kanpur is also the financial capital of Uttar Pradesh and part of upcoming Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority i.e. BIDA Nestled on the banks of Ganges River, Kanpur has been the major financial and industrial centre of North India and also the ninth-largest urban economy in India. Today it is famous for its colonial architecture, gardens, IT parks and fine quality leather, plastic and textile products which are exported mainly to the West.
Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced (JEE-Advanced), is an academic examination held annually in India. It is organised by one of the seven zonal IITs under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB) on a round-robin rotation pattern for the qualifying candidates of the JEE-Main. It used to be the sole prerequisite for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology bachelor's programs before the introduction of UCEED, Online B.S. and Olympiad entries, but seats through these new mediums are very low.
Mood Indigo, affectionately known as MoodI or MI, is the cultural and signature festival of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. It will be held on 18th to 21st December in 2023. Started in 1971 by a group of students, it has attracted considerable media attention and numerous sponsors over time. Mood Indigo is also held in over 4000+ colleges and universities before ending in IIT Bombay.
Pannalal Girdharlal Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (P.G.D.A.V.) College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi. Established in 1957, it offers various courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate level and open schooling.
Spring Fest, known as SF, is the annual social and cultural festival of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur held during January in the spring semester. The first edition was held in 1960. The 60th edition of Spring Fest was held from January 24 to 27, 2019.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is a public technical university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the eight public Institutes of Eminence of India. As one of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), IIT Madras is also recognized as an Institute of National Importance.
Techkriti is an annual four-day inter-collegiate technical and entrepreneurship festival at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. The festival is usually held in March. The 30th Edition of Techkriti is scheduled to be held from 14th to 17th March 2024. The festival began in 1995 to develop student technological innovation. The word Techkriti is derived from tech (technology) and the Sanskrit kriti (creation).
Anwesha is the annual cultural festival of Indian Institute of Technology Patna. It is a three-day-long event usually held towards the end of January every year.
The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi is one of eight new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
The Kanpur Metro is a mass rapid transit (MRT) system in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The metro is owned and operated by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). This metro system is the fastest constructed metro system in the world, partially opening within 2 years of construction starting in 2019.
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are a network of engineering and technology institutions in India. Established in 1950, they are renowned for their academic excellence. They are under the ownership of the Ministry of Education of the Government of India and are governed by the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961. The Act declares them as Institutes of National Importance and lays down their powers, duties, and framework for governance as the country's premier institutions in the field of technology. The act currently lists twenty-three IITs. Each IIT has autonomy and is linked to others through a common council called the IIT Council, which oversees their administration. The Minister of Education of India is the ex officio chairperson of the IIT Council.
Saarang is the annual social and cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is a 5-day long festival usually in the second week of the year. Founded in 1974, Saarang is the second oldest college festival in India. It was started in the name of 'Mardi Gras' with a small number of quizzes and music events. It adopted the name 'Saarang' and grew with the help of corporate sponsorship, collaboration with large-scale event organizers and international artists.
Culrav is the annual cultural festival of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Prayagraj.
Srijan is the biggest socio-cultural fest of Eastern India organised by Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad. Every year, this three-day event attracts more than 30,000 students from more than 200 institutions across the country. It offers young talents a grand stage where they can connect, develop, and bring out their skills, personality, and creativity.
Harish Chandra Verma, popularly known as HCV, is an Indian experimental physicist, author and emeritus professor of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. In 2021, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, by the Government of India for his contribution to Physics Education. His field of research is nuclear physics.
Ritambhara is the fashion carnival of Antaragni, the annual cultural fest of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur held in the month of October. It is a four-day-long event, attracting participation from more than 100 colleges across the country. Ritambhara has witnessed judges like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Kunal Kapoor, Kanika Kapur, Arnela Zekovic, Simran Kaur Mundi, Bidita Bag, Noyonita Lodh, Shilpa Singh. Started in 1964, by a group of enthusiastic IITians, Ritambhara, now in its 53rd edition serves as a platform for designers and models alike to showcase their talents and skills through several themed competitive events. It is a non-profit event run solely by the students of IIT Kanpur. It was initially small and was funded entirely by the Student Gymkhana of IIT Kanpur.But with time it acquired fame in the world of fashion and today the budget is raised through sponsorship. Over the years, Ritambhara has also attracted considerable media attention and numerous well-known sponsors.
Pankaj Prasun is a Hindi poet, satirist, humorist and author from India. He is known for his unique style and language of humorous Hindi poetry in India. His weekly column "Prasun Ke Punch" published in Navbharat Times news paper. He is in the organizing team committee in Lucknow Literary Festival.
Udghosh is the Annual Sports Festival of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Started in 2002, it has now evolved into one of the largest college sports festivals held in Asia. With notable sportspersons, brand ambassadors and participants from across the country, this three-day-long festival has garnered substantial media attention over the years. As many as 450 colleges and 40 government organizations actively participate and support this ceremonious event. It not only features sports competitions but also talk shows, music performances, DJs and other fun-filled activities.
