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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.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Bombay to open 1st international centre in Japan
MUMBAI: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is all set to make its international debut in Japan. It will have its centre by next year in the land of cherry blossoms. While IIT Delhi and IIT Madras have planted their flags in Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar, IIT Bombay has chosen the path of partnership, tying up with a reputed institute rather than going solo. Teaming up with govt-backed Tohoku University , the Powai institute will establish a joint centre, blending Japanese innovation with Indian intellect. The first programmes roll out next year, starting with a joint PhD. "This is our first venture abroad, and by next year, we will begin with a joint PhD programme," said IIT Bombay director Prof Shireesh Kedare. "MTech courses will follow soon after." As IIT Bombay gathers its intellectual arsenal for this eastward adventure, IITB board chairman Sharad Saraf called the move "pathbreaking". "This isn't just about sharing classrooms," he said. "It's a bridge—one that will not only strengthen the deep-rooted friendship between India and Japan but also unlock corridors into Japan's formidable industries and pioneering research labs." Plans for this cross-continental centre have gathered momentum since IITB signed an MoU in Japan last month. Currently, around 1,600 Indians study in Japan—a number experts predict will soon expand alongside this partnership. Japanese firms too pick up students from the IITB centre. "We believe both IITB and Tohoku bring unique strengths to the table. Together, we will only grow stronger," Saraf said. Professor Kedare added, "It's the perfect symphony—Japanese hardware meets Indian software. And in that harmony, both sides will thrive." While IITB and Tohoku will offer degrees with research as a strong component, there is currently no plan to offer undergraduate programmes.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-B to open 1st international campus in Japan
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is all set to make its international debut in Japan. It will have its campus by next year in the land of cherry blossoms. While IIT Delhi and IIT Madras have planted their flags in Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar, IIT Bombay has chosen the path of partnership, tying up with a reputed institute rather than going solo. Teaming up with govt-backed Tohoku University , the Powai institute will establish a joint campus, blending Japanese innovation with Indian intellect. The first programmes roll out next year, starting with a joint PhD. "This is our first venture abroad, and by next year, we will begin with a joint PhD programme," said IIT Bombay director Prof Shireesh Kedare. "MTech courses will follow soon after." As IIT Bombay gathers its intellectual arsenal for this eastward adventure, IITB board chairman Sharad Saraf called the move "pathbreaking". "This isn't just about sharing classrooms," he said. "It's a bridge—one that will not only strengthen the deep-rooted friendship between India and Japan but also unlock corridors into Japan's formidable industries and pioneering research labs." Plans for this cross-continental campus have gathered momentum since IITB signed an MoU in Japan last month. Currently, around 1,600 Indians study in Japan—a number experts predict will soon expand alongside this partnership. Japanese firms too pick up students from the IITB campus. "We believe both IITB and Tohoku bring unique strengths to the table. Together, we will only grow stronger," Saraf said. Professor Kedare added, "It's the perfect symphony—Japanese hardware meets Indian software. And in that harmony, both sides will thrive." While IITB and Tohoku will offer degrees with research as a strong component, there is currently no plan to offer undergraduate programmes.
India Today
23-04-2025
- Business
- India Today
IIT-Bombay powers up breakthrough research in solar tech and energy storage
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) and Indus Towers Limited, one of the world's largest telecom infrastructure company, today inked an agreement for two transformative research initiatives in sustainable energy. The research will primarily focus on advancing solar power generation and energy storage, aiming to create visionary and viable solutions. This initiative is part of Indus Towers' flagship Corporate Social Responsibility program, a time when climate imperatives and energy demands are reshaping global priorities and the world is racing towards cleaner, smarter, and greener energy systems, innovation is no longer an option-it is a necessity. Highlighting the importance of creating solutions for a better tomorrow, Prachur Sah, MD & CEO, Indus Towers said "This partnership is a powerful example of industry and academia coming together to address real-world challenges through research and innovation. Research on Perovskite Solar Cell technology and utilising agricultural waste for energy storage is an exciting concept and could become crucial in advancing sustainable energy solutions. We are confident that the research has the potential to revolutionise our approach to clean energy."The pioneering effort to develop Perovskite Solar Cell technology aims at surpassing the limitations of conventional silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells. This next-generation technology is designed to achieve higher efficiency without increasing the existing cell cost. It has extensive applications in both terrestrial and space-based solar systems, developed entirely through indigenous The second initiative under this collaboration addresses another critical sustainability challenge-agricultural waste and energy storage. The project aims to develop a scalable method to convert rice straw, an abundant agricultural residue, into doped hard carbon materials. These materials will serve as anodes or additives in sodium-ion batteries, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion technology. This research not only mitigates the environmental hazards of stubble burning but also strengthens the country's clean energy ecosystem by utilizing indigenous, eco-friendly on the broader vision of the partnership, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, said, "At IIT Bombay, we believe that scientific excellence must be anchored in purpose. Collaborations like this not only push the frontiers of research but also demonstrate how academia and industry can work hand in hand to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time. We are grateful to Indus Towers Ltd. for supporting innovation that has the potential to accelerate India's journey towards energy sustainability."This partnership underscores IIT Bombay's role as a national hub for high-impact, mission-driven research. Through a meaningful collaboration with Indus Towers, the Institute continues to convert scientific ideas into scalable, real-world solutions. It also highlights how CSR funding, when channelled toward innovation and knowledge creation, can help build not-only the technological backbone of a more sustainable and Atmanirbhar India, but also positions India as a pioneer in energy technologies as a global leader.
