"iit-hyderabad-2"

India Post launched the Next Generation (N-Gen) Sub Post Office at IIT Hyderabad on National Youth Day, offering digital-first services, student-friendly amenities, and creative spaces. The initiative aims to modernise postal services and connect with India’s young, tech-savvy population

IIT Hyderabad inaugurated the 17th edition of its flagship techno-cultural festival, Elan & nVision 2026, at its Kandi campus. IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu opened the three-day event, which is expected to draw over 30,000 participants from across India.

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad will host the 17th edition of its annual techno-cultural festival, Elan and nVision, from January 9. The three-day event is expected to attract nearly 30,000 students from across India.

An IIT Hyderabad final-year Computer Science student has received the institute’s highest-ever placement offer of Rs 2.5 crore per annum from Netherlands-based firm Optiver, marking a major milestone in IITH’s 17-year placement history.

The IIT Hyderabad campus in Sangareddy hosted the inaugural Inter-IIT Undergraduate Innovation Meet, themed “Reimagining Innovation in Science and Engineering @ IIT”. Around 1,000 students from IITs nationwide presented their projects.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad have signed an MoU to jointly develop autonomous mobility and intelligent navigation solutions, combining DMRC’s operational expertise with IIT Hyderabad’s research capabilities to advance next-generation smart public transport systems

The 58th Inter IIT Sports Meet 2025 began at IIT Hyderabad with a grand opening ceremony attended by Pullela Gopichand and Saina Nehwal. Over 2,500 student athletes from 23 IITs will compete across multiple disciplines until December 21, followed by the Inter-IIT Staff Sports Meet.

IIT Hyderabad will host the 58th Inter-IIT Sports Meet 2025 at its Kandi campus in Sangareddy from December 14. Over 4,500 students, faculty and staff from 23 IITs will participate in multiple sporting events.

IIT Hyderabad’s Department of Design has launched the Integrated Product–Service System Design Certificate Programme in collaboration with POLI.design, Milan. The 54-hour online course includes live sessions, hands-on workshops and global faculty, offering international exposure and practical design learning.

The Indian Army, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, has deployed on-site 3D concrete printing in Sikkim for rapid construction of bunkers and sentry posts. The portable technology enhances ballistic resistance, customised designs, and operational readiness in mountainous forward areas

Japan Ambassador Ono Keiichi said Japan Academic Day at IIT Hyderabad strengthens academic ties between India and Japan. The third edition highlighted research cooperation, student and faculty exchanges and long-term partnerships involving leading universities from both countries

Simpliforge, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, created India’s first and largest military insignia entrance arch in Jhansi Cantonment. The Tiger-themed 3D concrete structure, built with robotic-arm technology, honours the Armed Forces while leading to an indoor sports arena

The IIT Hyderabad Half Marathon 2025 will be held on November 30, featuring 21K, 10K and 5K runs. Hosted by the IIT Hyderabad Runners Club, the event promotes fitness, camaraderie and resilience, with Timing Technologies and iFinish as partners

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, hosted the graduation ceremony for the Undergraduate Batch 2019 and Postgraduate Batch 2021. Dr B S Murty and Dr P V Nanda Kumar Reddy conferred MBBS and MD/MS degrees to over 130 students

The Telangana government has invited Expressions of Interest to repair structural issues in the KLIP barrages, including Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla. While the process is open to all, Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s preference for involving a top IIT has sparked debate over fairness in bidding.

IIT Hyderabad Director Prof B S Murty has been appointed president of the Indian Institute of Metals, succeeding JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal. The appointment was announced at the 79th AGM held in Kolkata. Prof Murty continues as IIT-H Director till 2030

TiHAN innovators at IIT-Hyderabad have developed a drone named Palyanka that can carry up to 200 kgs, to be used as an air ambulance, cargo vehicle, or in rescue missions. The team is ready to pilot the project in hilly terrains

Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) developed by IIT Hyderabad and NRSC under ISRO, has been launched by the Department of Post to provide precise location with the help of coordinates. This beta version is now available on their web application and open for feedback.

DIGIPIN will enhance location accuracy across multiple sectors by providing precise geographic coordinates, ensuring accurate service delivery and reducing emergency response times.

Prof Chennupati Jagadish and Mallikarjun Tatipamula, both from small Telugu villages, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society. They work in semiconductor and telecommunications and were honoured by IIT-Hyderabad