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397 students graduate at 11th Convocation of IITGN

397 students graduate at 11th Convocation of IITGN

Jul 30, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar Total 35 students received 50 medals, including 33 gold medals and 17 silver medals for outstanding academic performances and other proficiencies. Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) hosted its 11th Convocation today by conferring degrees to a total of 397 students in an offline ceremony on the campus. The Institute awarded degrees to 179 BTech students, 4 Dual Major BTech students, 1 BTech- MTech Dual Degree student, 3 BSc in Engineering students, 43 MTech students, 105 MSc students, 20 MA students, 39 PhD students, and 3 PGDIIT students. This...

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IITGN StudentScope: Souritra Garai, BTech in Chemical Engineering – MTech in Mechanical Engineering dual degree student of 2018

IITGN StudentScope: Souritra Garai, BTech in Chemical Engineering – MTech in Mechanical Engineering dual degree student of 2018

Jul 28, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar Hailing from Rajarhat, Kolkata, Souritra aspires to be a member of the team of engineers and scientists who develop nuclear fusion reactor technology. He soon aims to apply for PhD programmes in Aerospace Engineering and other similar domains. In his free time, he can be spotted building robots, watching movies, and listening to music. “Four years ago, I probably could have gone to a different place. But today, I can confidently say I am glad to have come to IITGN,” affirms Souritra Garai, a BTech-MTech dual degree student at...

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IIT Gandhinagar once again ranks among the top 50 institutions in the NIRF’s India Rankings 2022

IIT Gandhinagar once again ranks among the top 50 institutions in the NIRF’s India Rankings 2022

Jul 15, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar The Institute was placed at 37 th rank in the overall category, 23 rd rank in the engineering category, and 34 th rank in the research institutions category. Continuing its pursuit of academic and research excellence, IIT Gandhinagar has once again fared among the top 50 educational institutions in the NIRF’s India Rankings 2022. The Institute secured 37 th rank in the overall category, 23 rd rank in the engineering category, and 34 th rank in the research institutions category in the India Rankings 2022 announced by the National...

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IITGN StudentScope: Jayesh Khanna, BTech batch of 2018, Mechanical Engineering

IITGN StudentScope: Jayesh Khanna, BTech batch of 2018, Mechanical Engineering

Jul 14, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar A native of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Jayesh's long-term goal is to pursue the path less travelled and succeed as an entrepreneur. He is passionate about graphic design, media creation, badminton, and frisbee. Where there is a will, there is a way. Inspired by his mother, Jayesh Khanna decided to crack one of the most gruelling exams in the World, i.e. IIT-JEE. His efforts and hard work paid off when he made his way into IIT Gandhinagar to pursue his BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Jayesh has always been an academic achiever,...

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Invention Factory® India finale at IITGN – IIT students developed unique inventions to address various societal and consumer needs

Invention Factory® India finale at IITGN – IIT students developed unique inventions to address various societal and consumer needs

Jul 14, 2022 |

STORY CREDITS Writer/Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Media and Communication, IIT Gandhinagar From an eco-friendly stapler to the manhole-cleaning machine, 20 students from IITs across the country ideated and prototyped 10 inventions; they are also set to file US and Indian provisional patent applications. The third edition of the Invention Factory ® India recently concluded at IIT Gandhinagar with a gush of innovation prowess showcased by undergraduate students of IITs from across the country. The finale of this edition was held on July 08, 2022, where ten teams of participating students presented ten unique innovations, which were evaluated by a distinguished...

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