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Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
IIT Bhilai signs MOU with France's IMT Nord Europe for joint UG, PG degrees initiatives
The Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Institut Mines Telecom (IMT) Nord Europe to foster international academic and research partnerships between India and France. Prof. Rajiv Prakash, Director of IIT Bhilai, signed this agreement on behalf of IIT Bhilai and the Office of International Affairs at IIT Bhilai. The agreement is formalised to advance joint actions in matters of reciprocal interest between IMT Nord Europe and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai. The parties have signed this agreement, which seeks to promote bidirectional cooperation links that contribute to the objectives of both institutions and, at the same time, allow them to contribute to the educational, social, and cultural development of the territories. Under this agreement, undergraduate and postgraduate students from IIT Bhilai will have the opportunity to study in France and earn joint degrees, thereby gaining invaluable international exposure. The collaboration will focus on several key areas, including Mechanical Engineering, Polymer and Composite Materials, Mechatronics, and Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, as mentioned in the press release. Meanwhile, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) have been conducting counselling for admission to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and other institutions. While JoSAA is responsible for conducting counselling for IIT admission and for the NIT+ system (NIT, IIIT, etc), CSAB conducts counselling only for the NIT+ system. JoSAA will be regulating the joint seat allocation for admissions to 127 institutes for the academic year 2025-26. This includes 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 46 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs). The registration and choice filling for JoSAA round 1 counselling will begin on June 3. The seat allocation process through JoSAA would involve six normal rounds. After this, the CSAB will conduct two special vacant seat filling rounds for the NIT+ system. The official website for JoSAA counselling is For more details regarding the seat allocation process for NIT+ System through special rounds, candidates can visit the CSAB-2025 portal,
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Bhilai signs 2 MoUs with govt to boost heritage research & sustainable tourism
Raipur: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Chhattisgarh govt to incubate socially relevant research for the holistic development of the state. The MoUs were signed with the directorate of archaeology, archives and museums, govt of Chhattisgarh, and the Chhattisgarh tourism board. The ceremony took place in the auditorium of the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum at Raipur, on the first day of a three-day national seminar titled The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities, organised by the govt. The MoU with the directorate of archaeology envisions documentation of protected and unprotected historical sites and monuments in Chhattisgarh. It also includes building a knowledge repository in the form of a library and XR museum highlighting Chhattisgarh's history and heritage at IIT Bhilai , and establishing a faculty chair in heritage studies at IIT Bhilai to attract top global talent. The MoU with the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board envisages incubation of research on augmenting Chhattisgarh's tourism potential in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes the development of destination management plans for tourist destinations in Chhattisgarh and performing impact assessments to understand the potential effects of tourism on the local communities, ecosystems, and cultural heritage sites in the states. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo The MoUs were signed by Vivek Acharya, IFS, Director of the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives, and Museums, and managing director of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, and Prof Santosh Biswas, dean, R&D, IIT Bhilai, in the presence of Prof Rajiv Prakash, director, IIT Bhilai. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Prakash said that IIT Bhilai is proud to strengthen its ties with the Chhattisgarh govt towards realising the shared aim of Viksit Bharat 2047. He informed that an interdisciplinary research centre, the Centre for Culture, Language, and Traditions, has been established at IIT Bhilai to catalyse research in cultural heritage, janjatiya knowledge, and indigenous livelihood. The Centre is working to take forward the institutes mandate of action-oriented research for the benefit of the people of Chhattisgarh. Acharya affirmed that the Chhattisgarh government is happy to have IIT Bhilai as a committed stakeholder in the development of Chhattisgarh, noting the synergies between history, culture, and technology.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT Bhilai partners with Chhattisgarh govt to enhance cultural heritage & tourism research
Vivek Acharya(R), Director of the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives, and Museums, and Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, and Prof Rajiv Prakash, Director, IIT Bhilai RAIPUR: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Chhattisgarh government to incubate socially relevant research for the holistic development of the state. The MoUs were signed with the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums, Government of Chhattisgarh, and the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board. The signing ceremony took place in the auditorium of the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum in Raipur, on the first day of a three-day national seminar titled The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities, organised by the Government of Chhattisgarh. The MoU with the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums outlines the documentation of protected and unprotected historical sites and monuments in Chhattisgarh. It also includes the creation of a knowledge repository in the form of a library and an XR museum highlighting Chhattisgarh's history and heritage at IIT Bhilai . Additionally, it proposes the establishment of a faculty chair in heritage studies at IIT Bhilai to attract top global talent. The MoU with the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board aims to support research on enhancing Chhattisgarh's tourism potential in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes the development of destination management plans for tourist sites in Chhattisgarh and conducting impact assessments to understand the effects of tourism on local communities, ecosystems, and cultural heritage . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The MoUs were signed by Vivek Acharya, IFS, Director of the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums and Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, and Prof Santosh Biswas, Dean of R&D at IIT Bhilai, in the presence of Prof Rajiv Prakash, Director of IIT Bhilai. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Prakash said that IIT Bhilai is proud to strengthen its ties with the Chhattisgarh government in pursuit of the shared vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He shared that an interdisciplinary research centre – the Centre for Culture, Language and Traditions – has been set up at IIT Bhilai to promote research in cultural heritage, tribal knowledge, and indigenous livelihoods. The Centre aims to advance the institute's mandate of action-oriented research for the benefit of the people of Chhattisgarh. Acharya affirmed that the Chhattisgarh government is pleased to have IIT Bhilai as a committed stakeholder in the state's development, highlighting the synergies between history, culture and technology. He noted that Chhattisgarh is home to many unique tribes with distinct artistic practices, traditions and heritage, offering significant opportunities for a premier institute like IIT Bhilai to carry out pioneering research for the state's progress.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Bhilai set for major expansion with 1.4 cr plan & 1.5k more seats
Raipur: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai is set for a new expansion plan with increased number of 1500 seats to a total seat count of 2750, after the Central Govt has approved a Rs 1,400 crore extension plan for the Institute. This initiative is expected to more than double the institute's student intake capacity, enhance infrastructure, and establish the state's first dedicated research park. According to officials, presently, IIT Bhilai accommodates 1,250 students across various engineering disciplines. The expansion forms part of Phase 1, Stage B of the long-term development project, following the completion of Stage A at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore. The campus, situated on a 460-acre site in Kutelabhata, will now undergo further construction across a significantly larger area. According to Dr. Jayesh Chandra S. Pai, Registrar of IIT Bhilai and a retired Wing Commander, the development is structured into three phases. Once fully completed, the campus will accommodate 12,000 students, 1,200 faculty members, and 1,320 support staff. In the first phase, the infrastructure is being prepared for 2,500 students, 250 faculty members, and 275 staff. Stage B of the expansion will include the construction of two additional engineering departments, one science department, a large advanced laboratory, three hostels for male and female students, a visitor hostel, and residential quarters to house between 200 and 250 staff members. A full-sized sports complex will also be developed. Several essential facilities that were not included in Stage A—such as the administrative building and a large auditorium—will be built during this phase. The institute is also expected to receive double the amount of laboratory equipment compared to Stage A, featuring high-end, state-of-the-art technology, the institute officials said. A major highlight of this expansion is the establishment of a 15,000 square meter research park within the IIT Bhilai campus. Modelled on similar facilities at IIT Madras and IIT Bombay, this will be the first research park in Chhattisgarh. The facility is intended to foster innovation, collaboration between academia and industry, and support for local startups. It will allow local MSMEs to conduct applied research and improve product development, opening new opportunities for growth and job creation. The research park is expected to contribute not only to academic excellence but also to regional development.
