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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
IIT-K pays tribute to armed forces for valour exhibited during Op Sindoor
Lucknow: Amidst surge in nationalist sentiment across the country following Operation Sindoor , IIT-Kanpur on Tuesday hosted the 'Rashtra Pratham' programme to salute the valour of the armed forces. Reaffirming the institute's deep-rooted commitment to the ideals of 'Nation First', the event brought together students, faculty and defence personnel to pay tribute to strengthen the spirit of national service. Prof Braj Bhushan, deputy director, IIT-K, highlighted the institute's leadership not only in academic excellence but also in fostering social responsibility. He also referenced Operation Sindoor, a recent mission symbolising technological and strategic collaboration, and expressed immense pride in the soldiers and the institute's contribution to the nation's defence ecosystem. Chief guest Brigadier Shabbarul Hasan, Station Commander of Army & Kanpur Cantonment Board, appreciated the partnership between the armed forces and IIT-Kanpur. He spoke about India's military history, referencing operations such as Cactus, the Indo-Pak wars, and Operation Sindoor, reiterating India's readiness to defend its sovereignty. He also noted the strategic relevance of the Defence Corridor in Kanpur and how it reflects the Army's role in national development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Undo The event urged all citizens to remain vigilant, stay updated via official channels, avoid sharing unverified content, and report suspicious activities promptly—underscoring the collective responsibility in upholding the spirit of 'Rashtra Pratham'. Prof Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT-Kanpur, emphasised the institute's pivotal role in advancing India's development. He stated, "As an institute, it is our responsibility to drive the nation's progress. He underscored IIT-K's active collaboration with the armed forces in strategically important areas such as cybersecurity, drones and Unmanned Aerial Vigyan Manthan showcases young scientific minds Former director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Prof Ashutosh Sharma, emphasised the importance of inculcating self-confidence, self-respect and sense of humour along with scientific inquisitiveness.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-K starts training on data-driven governance for govt officials
Lucknow: IIT- Kanpur, through a joint initiative of the Department of Economic Sciences and the Wadhwani Centre for AI Policy and Outreach, has launched a five-day titled "Technology, Economics and : A Training on ." The programme is sponsored by the (NCGG). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Held from May 19 to 23, the training is tailored for senior govt officers, including directors and deputy secretaries from various ministries and departments of the Government of India. Prof. Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT-K said, "This training designed for officers involved in public policy is an apt step toward enabling data-driven governance. While this is the first event under the aegis of Wadhwani School of AI and Intelligent Systems, we hope this marks the beginning of many such joint initiatives and continuous interactions that will lead to impactful outcomes." He also encouraged participants to explore the IIT-K campus and engage with faculty members during their stay. Shri Surendra Bagde, director general of NCGG, emphasized the growing role of technology in governance and policy-making. "Collaborative training initiatives like this are essential to prepare officers for the demands of a data-centric governance environment. This programme marks the beginning of an ongoing partnership, and we hope it sets a benchmark for future training efforts," he noted.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
IISc BTech Mathematics and Computing: Eligibility, fee, important dates- everything to know
The JEE Advanced 2025 exam, held by IIT-Kanpur, featured moderate-to-difficult question papers, with the second shift being notably lengthy. Over 1.90 lakh students registered, with a significant female supernumerary quota increasing opportunities for women. Mathematics posed the greatest challenge, while Chemistry was easier. Both shifts had 48 questions each, marking a notable change in exam structure.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
JEE-Advanced lengthy, moderate-to-difficult: Kota coaching institutes
The question papers in JEE Advanced-2025 exam, held in two shifts on Sunday, were moderate-to-difficult, with the second shift paper particularly lengthy, aspirants and experts here said. India's premier engineering entrance test, JEE Advanced 2025 exam, organised by IIT-Kanpur, was held in two shifts at five centres in Kota. Also read: JEE Advanced 2025 analysis: Overall moderately difficult exam, Mathematics toughest, Chemistry easiest It was a record with more than 1.90 lakh students registering for the exam. In the first shift alone, 1,87,223 candidates appeared, comprising 1,43,810 boys and 43,413 girls, the experts in Kota claimed. Nitin Vijay, Founder and CEO of Motion Education, explained why girls' chances of making it to the final list were higher. "The chances for girls to get into IITs are significantly higher in 2025 due to the increase in seats and the 20 per cent female supernumerary quota. With 1,364 new BTech seats added this year, taking the total to over 18,500 across 23 IITs, the opportunity for deserving female aspirants is brighter than ever," he said. Female admissions in the JEE Advanced have averaged 22 per cent in the last three years, while male admissions have averaged around 78 per cent. The female supernumerary quota, in addition to the current female pool, continues to supplement their original chances. Also read: Students baffled as glitch delays JEE Advanced at Chandigarh University for an hour Commenting on the difficulty of the paper, Vijay on Monday said, "Mathematics was found to be the most challenging section, with lengthy, difficult, and time-consuming questions requiring conceptual clarity and profound thinking. Physics was reported as moderate to challenging, with questions requiring understanding and accuracy, while Chemistry was comparatively easier in both sessions." According to him, Paper 2 was tougher than Paper 1, particularly as eight number value-type questions were provided with no options. "As compared to previous years, no paragraph-type questions were posed," he said. Allen Career Institute Director Brajesh Maheshwari said that the first shift paper was easy, while that of the second shift was lengthy. Chemistry was completely calculative in the paper. The difficulty level of Physics and Maths was slightly better, he said. The most important change this year was the number of questions, with both papers having 48 questions each, with 16 questions each from all three subjects.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
JEE (A): At 14k, highest girl count from IIT-Hyd zone; IIT-B zone 2nd
Mumbai: One in three girls or (14,411 girls) who registered for the JEE (Advanced) 2025 held on Sunday were from the IIT-Hyderabad zone, followed by the zone under IIT-Bombay with close to 9,000. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Girls accounted for over 23% of the total 1.87 lakh registrations this year, shows data from IIT-Kanpur, the organising institute of JEE (Advanced) this year. The IIT-Hyderabad zone comprises the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, while the IIT-Bombay zone includes Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Goa. Of the nearly 1.9 lakh candidates, the IIT-Hyderabad zone also reported the highest numbers at 45,622. It was followed by the IIT-Bombay zone with 37,002 candidates and the IIT-Delhi zone with 34,069. These three zones, incidentally, also produced most of the top 100 rankers last year. Candidates, who took the exam on Sunday, found the test papers were slightly easier compared to those of 2024, but lengthier. Data from IIT-Kanpur, showed that over 30% of the students who registered from the southern states — 45,622 — were girls, contributing significantly to the higher number of candidates in the region. "The participation of over 43,000 female candidates this year was a strong indicator of the growing interest among young women in STEM fields. With such enthusiastic participation from across the country, we look forward to welcoming the bright minds this year," Prof Manindra Agrawal, IIT-Kanpur director, told TOI. "As the host of the , IIT-Kanpur ensured a seamless process... and the examination was conducted smoothly across centres." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Prof Shireesh Kedare, IIT-Bombay director, urged more girl students to appear for JEE as there are a host of options available in IITs, not just in engineering, but also pure sciences, economics, among others. "The number of girl students taking JEE is encouraging but still not enough," he said, adding that the premier institutes continuously take efforts to improve the gender ratio on their campuses. About more students registering from the southern states and the IIT-B zone, Prof Kedare said he has not seen the numbers, but there is a lot of emphasis on education in these states and they are also popular for their coaching hubs. About Sunday's exam, Sreedhar Babu, an IIT-B alumnus and a mathematics teacher fr-om a leading coaching institute, said mathematics was lengthy and time-consuming, but solvable, and many students found it difficult to complete the paper on time. He said the scores of top 10 rankers could be similar to last year, but the overall cut-offs could go down compared to last year's 109. Mumbai: One in three girls or (14,411 girls) who registered for the JEE (Advanced) 2025 held on Sunday were from the IIT-Hyderabad zone, followed by the zone under IIT-Bombay with close to 9,000. Girls accounted for over 23% of the total 1.87 lakh registrations this year, shows data from IIT-Kanpur, the organising institute of JEE (Advanced) this year. The IIT-Hyderabad zone comprises the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, while the IIT-Bombay zone includes Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Goa. Of the nearly 1.9 lakh candidates, the IIT-Hyderabad zone also reported the highest numbers at 45,622. It was followed by the IIT-Bombay zone with 37,002 candidates and the IIT-Delhi zone with 34,069. These three zones, incidentally, also produced most of the top 100 rankers last year. Candidates, who took the exam on Sunday, found the test papers were slightly easier compared to those of 2024, but lengthier. Data from IIT-Kanpur, showed that over 30% of the students who registered from the southern states — 45,622 — were girls, contributing significantly to the higher number of candidates in the region. "The participation of over 43,000 female candidates this year was a strong indicator of the growing interest among young women in STEM fields. With such enthusiastic participation from across the country, we look forward to welcoming the bright minds this year," Prof Manindra Agrawal, IIT-Kanpur director, told TOI. "As the host of the JEE Advanced 2025, IIT-Kanpur ensured a seamless process... and the examination was conducted smoothly across centres." Prof Shireesh Kedare, IIT-Bombay director, urged more girl students to appear for JEE as there are a host of options available in IITs, not just in engineering, but also pure sciences, economics, among others. "The number of girl students taking JEE is encouraging but still not enough," he said, adding that the premier institutes continuously take efforts to improve the gender ratio on their campuses. About more students registering from the southern states and the IIT-B zone, Prof Kedare said he has not seen the numbers, but there is a lot of emphasis on education in these states and they are also popular for their coaching hubs. About Sunday's exam, Sreedhar Babu, an IIT-B alumnus and a mathematics teacher fr-om a leading coaching institute, said mathematics was lengthy and time-consuming, but solvable, and many students found it difficult to complete the paper on time. He said the scores of top 10 rankers could be similar to last year, but the overall cut-offs could go down compared to last year's 109.
