Edward Nathan Varghese, a 21-year-old IIT Hyderabad student, made history by receiving a ₹2.5 crore job offer from Optiver. Set to join in July, this record-breaking package surpasses all previous offers at the institute, showcasing his exceptional talent and the growing appeal of IITH graduates in the global job market.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad have developed a compact, low‑cost light gas gun that can fire projectiles at speeds up to 0.8 km per second, enabling controlled high‑speed impact testing in the lab. The student‑led project, built using PVC pipes at around ₹50,000, offers a far more affordable alternative to conventional defence‑grade testing systems.
IIM Jammu and DICCI signed an MoU in New Delhi to promote SC-ST entrepreneurship, strengthen innovation ecosystems, build capacity, and advance inclusive economic empowerment.
Veteran mining expert Anand Mohan takes charge as Director (Technical) of CMPDI, aiming to strengthen innovation, planning, and strategic growth in India’s coal sector.
IIT Jodhpur has set a new innovation high by filing 86 IPRs in 2025 – the highest in a single year since its founding in 2008 – showcasing its growing impact in research and technology. 🌟 The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) has notched a historic achievement, filing a record 86 Intellectual Property…
IIT Delhi and Cadence launched AI-enabled Innovation Lab providing 200+ industry-grade EDA tools, Early Master’s Research pathway, and startup incubator for semiconductor talent development.
IIT Patna celebrates eight faculty members, including Director Prof. T. N. Singh, who have been recognised in the Research.com World’s Best Scientists Rankings 2026 for their global research impact.
Crizac Limited commits $2.5 million over five years to build EduMentor, an AI-powered mentorship marketplace led by Chairman Dr. Vikash Agarwal and IIM Calcutta’s Dishant Kharbanda, connecting students to verified university mentors via ML-driven matching across 135+ global institutions and 10,000+ agents in 7 countries.
IIT Mandi has launched WatershedAI, a free multilingual AI platform that generates climate‑ready watershed reports for Indian river basins within minutes using advanced hydrological and AI models.
IIT Ropar has dismissed an assistant professor after a PhD student accused him of sexual harassment, prompting renewed scrutiny of campus safety and institutional accountability.
