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The Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai welcomed 50 students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Durg, for an event leading up to National Space Day under the DST Funded Vigyan Jyoti programme. Students interacted with iit bhilai members and learned about space science, ISRO, and Chandrayaan. The event aimed to increase interest in STEM fields, particularly among girls.

A stand-up comedy performance at iit bhilai's annual festival sparked outrage and led to police action. Comedian Yash Rathi's act, which allegedly included vulgarity and obscene content, resulted in an FIR against him for public obscenity. iit bhilai has condemned the performance, initiated an internal investigation, and banned stand-up comedy from future festivals.

IIT Roorkee has opened registrations for COAP 2026. This portal facilitates admissions to MTech programs and recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings. Candidates with GATE 2026, 2025, or 2024 scores can apply. The registration is online. Several IITs and other institutes are participating. Applicants must also apply separately to individual institutes and PSUs.

iit bhilai has partnered with the Chhattisgarh government through two MoUs to foster socially relevant research for the state's holistic development. These collaborations focus on documenting historical sites, creating a knowledge repository, and enhancing tourism potential in line with Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative aims to boost cultural heritage research and promote action-oriented projects benefiting the people of Chhattisgarh.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai has signed an MoU with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to promote collaboration and scientific cooperation between the two institutions. The partnership will involve reciprocal visits by faculty members and aims to enhance knowledge-sharing and find solutions to real-world problems. The collaboration will also provide hands-on exposure to technologies and research for iit bhilai faculty members.

iit bhilai is expanding. The Central Government approved a Rs 1,400 crore plan. This will increase seats to 2,750. A research park, the first in Chhattisgarh, will be established. The expansion includes new departments, hostels, and a sports complex. This development aims to boost technical education and regional growth. It will also foster innovation and support local startups.

iit bhilai and IIT Roorkee signed an MoU to promote Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and contribute to social-economic development in remote tribal areas. The collaboration aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat and supports the initiatives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It will focus on research on traditional medicinal plants, tribal culture studies, agricultural practices, and financial literacy among tribal people. The partnership aims to integrate Indian Knowledge Systems into the education system, while also emphasizing the inclusion of Indian culture, AI, sustainability, and renewable energy.

A young faculty chair has been established at the Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT-Bhilai) for emerging faculty members of the institute to carry out research in sustainable and environmental technologies.

Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for iit bhilai's Phase B expansion and inaugurated Phase B for seven other IITs. This Rs 2,257.55 crore project will significantly expand infrastructure, including a Research Park, enhancing teaching, research, and industry collaboration. Expected to finish by October 2028, it will bolster the institute's role in technological development.

iit bhilai hosted various events like Space Ideathon, Drawing Competition, and Model-building Competition for National Science Day. The event included sessions on ISRO’s achievements and a documentary on Chandrayaan 3. Participants from DPS Durg, JNV Durg, DWPS Raipur, and KPS Raipur attended. iit bhilai Director Professor Rajiv Prakash awarded prizes to winners.

iit bhilai in association with the Red Cross Society, Raipur organised a blood donation camp on their campus recently...

Yash Rathi, a stand-up comedian, was forced to end his performance at iit bhilai's annual fest after using offensive language and expletives. The incident, attended by students, faculty, and families, sparked outrage and led to complaints from various political groups. Police are investigating the matter, and iit bhilai has launched an internal probe.

iit bhilai and the University of Siegen, Germany, have partnered to enhance Indo-German academic and research ties. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to promote joint research, academic exchange, and collaborative projects. A key outcome is the establishment of a Joint Centre on "Sensors" at iit bhilai, fostering innovation in sensor technologies.

The Department of Liberal Arts at iit bhilai organized a workshop titled 'GI Tagging: Legal Aspects and Avenues.' The workshop emerged from a research project on Chhattisgarh's exclusive products and the livelihood impact of obtaining GI tags. The interim report of the project was launched, highlighting the progress made. The workshop provided insights into GI tagging and IPR in India for scholars and faculty. The workshop proved to be a pertinent opportunity to gain specialized insights into GI tagging.

Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (iit bhilai) organised a workshop on “philosophy of evaluation” where faculty members got an opportunity to interact with eminent academicians and learnt new ways of adapting the evaluation system in online mode.