The Latest Breaking News from IIT Delhi

WOI India acquires SwiftSeed Ventures, appoints Amar Dixit as CEO

Dixit has been associated with the IIT Delhi entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem for several years.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

IIT Delhi develops India's first indigenously designed micro Graphics Processing Unit

Indian Institute of (IIT) Delhi studetns developed the country's first working micro Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). The micro-GPU architecture developed by IIT Delhi researchers will enable indigenous graphics and display-processing systems for embedded applications. The team is now exploring a roadmap towards an 8-16 core vector-style graphics processor architecture with…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Mumbai student who studied on terrace & used neighbour’s Wi-Fi cracks JEE Advanced, gets IIT Delhi seat

Abhishek Sujit Sharma, a student from Mumbai’s Harad Chawl, secured admission to IIT Delhi after scoring 199 marks in JEE Advanced and an All India Rank of 2,456. With limited financial resources and little space at home, Sharma studied on his terrace and used a neighbour’s Wi-Fi when his mobile…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Delhi Police register abetment to suicide case in IIT Delhi student's death

Police registered a case of abetment to suicide against unidentified persons. An IIT Delhi M.Sc. Physics student died after jumping from a campus building. He entered the campus and went to the Lecture Hall Complex building. The student was rushed to the campus hospital and declared brought dead. The investigation…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

IIT Delhi forms 5-member committee to probe MSc student's death following campus protests

IIT Delhi has formed a five-member committee to investigate a student's death. The panel includes police and psychiatry experts, and two student representatives. This move follows student protests and class suspensions on campus earlier this week. The committee will review protocols and examine office functions within two weeks.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

IIT Delhi students stage sit-in over MSc student's death; classes suspended amid demands for probe

IIT Delhi students protested the death of a 31-year-old MSc Physics student on campus. They are demanding an independent inquiry into alleged administrative lapses and system reforms. Classes were suspended as thousands of students gathered for a sit-in protest seeking answers. Students allege the deceased faced difficulties with accommodation and…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

IIT Delhi engineer develops fridge that runs without truck engine, cuts cooling costs by 75%

A post on X has highlighted Yotuh Energy, a company co-founded by IIT Delhi biotechnology graduate Shaivee Malik, which has developed a battery-powered refrigeration system for transport vehicles. The technology works independently of truck engines, can run for six to eight hours and is claimed to cut refrigeration costs by…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

IIT student dies inside campus, jumps from the sixth floor of a building; police say no suicide note found

A 31-year-old MSc Physics student at IIT Delhi died after allegedly jumping from the sixth floor of a campus building. Police found no suicide note but recovered his mobile phone and are checking counselling records and other information as they investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Worked 8-hour shifts at Intel, then studied after work: How this IIT Delhi engineer cracked ISRO recruitment with AIR 7 for Scientist 'A'

Hemant Kumar Bhukar transitioned from Intel engineer to ISRO scientist after diligent preparation. He secured All India Rank 7 for Scientist 'A' while working full-time. Bhukar's journey highlights dedication and leveraging prior experience for new goals. His success inspires students from rural backgrounds towards science careers. This achievement brought pride…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

PM Modi inaugurates 'Param Pragya' AI-powered supercomputing facility, honours students at IIT Delhi's 57th Convocation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended IIT Delhi's 57th Convocation Ceremony as chief guest. He presented prestigious awards to graduating students for their academic achievements. PM Modi also inaugurated an AI-powered supercomputing facility at the Sonipat campus. The Prime Minister addressed the graduating students, calling it a memorable moment. He expressed…

The Economic Times · Aug 8