Indian Institute of Information Technology, Nagpur is a rather busy place with something or the other happening almost every day. The events at the institute, which run throughout the year, include the Tantra Fiesta, Abhivyakti, Kshiitij etc. provided platforms to the students to enhance their skills. Add to these the events conducted by the other departments at IIIT Nagpur in which the students of the institute actively participate, and you’ll find no end to them. The prominent ones among these are ‘TantraFiesta’ - technical event and ‘Abhivyakti’ -the annual cultural festival of the institute where students from the various states participate with full enthusiasm. IIIT Nagpur also invited students from schools across Nagpur for its Science Exhibition in 2024. This event at the institute helps in all-round development of the students by providing them with opportunities to interact with and learn from others, and to prove their mettle. They also act as a platform for group dynamics and team-work.
IIIT Nagpur successfully concluded the 7th edition of its annual flagship technical fest, TantraFiesta 2024, held on the 24th and 25th of October 2024 the event lived up to its theme, "Digital Big Bang: Uncharted Realms Await," showcasing the future of technology, creativity, and innovation. The fest took place at IIIT Nagpur's permanent campus in Waranga and saw tremendous participation, with over 10,000 participants from across the country. The inauguration of TantraFiesta 2024 was honoured by Mrs. Sonal Shembekar, Offshore Delivery Lead at HCLTech, who served as the esteemed chief guest. The fest featured 30+ events, including hackathons, robotics competitions, eSports, Innovation Oasis and competitive programming, with a massive prize pool exceeding ₹5 lakhs. Participants were eager to explore uncharted realms of technology across multiple domains, making the event a huge success. A key highlight of the fest was the Women Only Hackathon, promoting diversity and empowering women in tech. EnigmaXplore 2.0 CTF was also a significant event, presenting a Jeopardy-style cybersecurity competition where participants showcased their skills by solving real-life security challenges. The flagship hackathons, Gen-a-Thon 2.0, Analytica and GPT 4-o Solve-a-thon, showcased innovative AI/ML solutions, while Robo Rumble tested participants’ robotics skills. The Design-a-Thon drew creative talent with cutting-edge design solutions. In competitive programming, events like Code Fiesta and Algorithmia featured intense competition among top coders, while Game Jam brought exciting game development projects to life. Non-technical highlights included Tech Talks from industry leaders, along with Tech Workshops.
The STEM Panel Discussion featured experts including Abhishek Mungoli, Sanjay Arora, Roshni Chhabra, and Keerti Purswani.The event also hosted insightful speaker sessions featuring prominent figures Dr. Gajendra Purohit and Mr. Vikas Naiyar, further inspiring participants to delve into the latest advancements and ideas in technology. The institute looks forward to inspiring the next generation of tech leaders and creators while continuing to push the boundaries of knowledge and creativity in the years to come. The valedictory function was dignified by the esteemed presence of Mr. Amit Kale, Mr. Shekhar Pathankar, and Dr. Gajendra Purohit.
The sports event ‘Kshitij’, 2025, the Annual Institute Gathering recently concluded at the institute, leaving behind path of thrill, innovation, and intense competition. It has set a new standard for excellence. The event showcased a broad range of sports including Cricket, Kabaddi, Sprint 100 M, Basketball, Football, Tug of War, Badminton, Caroms, Table Tennis etc. Our success
in events is based on the investment of time and energy of the active Sportspersons, Director, Dean, faculty members, and enthusiastic students.
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Nagpur organized its annual national-level cultural fest, Abhivyakti 2025 from Feb 27th to
Feb 28th. The theme of Abhivyakti 2025 was “The Underground Art Movement”. The idea behind Abhivyakti is to provide a stage for students to come up with their talents and shine. Students participated in various events like D-Taraxia Club, Crescendo Club, Strokes Club, Probe ClubStrokes Club, Estoria Club etc. The event MUN featured esteemed partners such as Maggie, Apollo Pharmacy, Kitkat, Made Easy, and Nagpur's Club, all contributing to the event's success in various capacities. International Yoga Day and World Bicycle
Day are also organized by the institute. IIIT Nagpur's performance in the Inter-IIIT Sports Meet 2025 reflects the dedication, talent, and competitive spirit of its athletes. With notable achievements across various sports, the contingent has brought pride to the institute, showcasing its commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics. On the occasion of 9th International Day of Yoga, a program was arranged at IIIT, Nagpur for the faculties and the students. Institute also organized a cycle rally on the occasion of world bicycle day. Various clubs like Orator, CRISPER, Elevate, Udyam also organized various activities for the students throughout the year.
E-CELL (UDYAM) with IIC (Institute Innovation Council) organized the E-Summit’25 on 24thand 25th January, 2025. The E-Summit provided a platform for students to engage in discussions, workshops, startup Expo and networking opportunities centred around entrepreneurship and innovation. Through this event, we inspired and empowered our student community to explore their entrepreneurial potential and contribute to the culture of innovation within our Institute.