Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2025

1.1. Vision

To be a leading global Information Technology Institute that imparts an innovative education to produce proficient and ethical professionals and leaders, disseminating novel knowledge in Information Technology and allied disciplines to serve as a valuable resource for the society and world.

1.2. Mission

1._     To provide academic excellence in Engineering and Technology by imparting quality as well as value-based education, and foster a collaborative environment open to the free exchange of ideas, where research capabilities could be leveraged to address the challenges of the present scenario.

2._     To develop competent and proficient youth imbued with the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship with the social and environmental orientation further meeting the knowledge requisites and providing universal leadership in Information Technology and allied fields.

3._     To promote the significance of ethics and integrity in technical education further fostering the learning with respect for individual human rights and an unyielding commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, equity, and justice.

4._     To endorse application and research in Indian languages for technical education, further edifying Indian traditional knowledge in technical education.

2. Establishment of the Institute

Established in the year 2016-17, by an Act of Parliament, the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune is an Institute of National Importance created by the MHRD, Government of India in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The initial outlay of the project was Rs.128 Crores of which 50%, 35%, and 15% of share will be borne by the three Stakeholders, viz., the Central Government, State Government (Maharashtra), and Industry Partners, respectively. The Institute was established in the year 2016.

3. Permanent Campus

The permanent campus of IIIT Pune is established approximately in 100 acres of land identified in Naloni, Talegaon, Pune. EE CPWD Pune issued the work order on 14^th September 2022 after which the work began from 18^th September 2022 onwards. The campus consists of Academic block, 2 boys’ Hostel, 1 girls’ Hostel, staff housing, director’s residence & other service blocks. The academic area covers 12108 sqm and includes 10 classrooms that can accommodate 60 students, 8 classrooms that can accommodate 120 students, and 12 labs that can accommodate 60 students. It also includes a 300-seat auditorium, library, and conference hall. The construction of the academic area is 95% completed. The construction of two boys’ hostels, each with a capacity of 345 students, is now 100% completed. Furthermore, the 179-seater girls’ hostel is also 100 percent completed. The entire building is accessible and barrier-free for individuals with disabilities.

Academic Structure

The admissions for B.Tech in the Institute are carried out by Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). Apart from JoSAA, the Institute has the provision of enrolling B.Tech students through Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA).

IIIT Pune is committed to provide the best-in-class technical education in the country. The Institute is facilitating knowledge transfer whilst keeping up with the latest development pedagogy. The Institute offers four-year undergraduate [Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)], Master of Technology (M.Tech.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes.

IIIT Pune offers B.Tech. and M.Tech. in the following departments:

a) Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

b) Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Institute has started awarding the ‘Honors’ degree to the bright students in both the branches viz. Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering with ‘Major’ in one of the following disciplines [B.Tech (Hons) in CSE/ECE with Major in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning , Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Robotics and VLSI Design.

B. Tech. Admission Brochure AY 2025-2026 can be downloaded from the Institute website https://iiitp.ac.in/sites/default/files/2025-06/Information%20Brouchure%20AY%202025-2026.pdf

The list of faculties for session 2025-26 as follows:

S. No.	Name of Faculty Member	Designation	Department
1._	Dr. Ritu Tiwari  (On Lien)	Professor	Computer Science & Engg
2._	Dr. Sanjeev  Sharma	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg
3._	Dr. Bhupendra Singh	Asstt. Professor, (HoD CSE)	Computer Science & Engg
4._	Dr. Sushant Kumar	Asstt. Professor, (HoD ECE)	Electronics & Communication Engg.
5._	Dr. Nagendra Kushwaha	Asstt. Professor	Electronics & Communication Engg.
6._	Dr. Shubham Shukla	Asstt. Professor	Electronics & Communication Engg.
7._	Dr. Dipen Bepari	Asstt. Professor	Electronics & Communication Engg.
8._	Dr. KM Divya Chaturvedi	Asstt. Professor	Electronics & Communication Engg.
9._	Dr. Dheeraj Dubey	Asstt. Professor	Electronics & Communication Engg.
10._	Dr Mohammad Akhlaqur Rahaman	Adjunct Asstt. Professor	Electronics & Communication Engg.
11._	Dr. Shrikant Salve	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
12.	Dr. Mahendra P Yadav	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
13.	Dr. Priyank Jain	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
14.	Dr. Sonam Maurya	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
15._	Dr. Meenakshi Choudhary	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
16._	Dr. Sumit Kumar Gupta	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
17._	Dr. Kaptan Singh	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
18._	Dr. Shivangi Shukla	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
19._	Dr. Habila Basumatary	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
20._	Dr. Sanga Chaki	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
21._	Dr. Mahesh Joshi	Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
22._	Dr. Priyanka Joshi	Adjunct Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
23._	Dr. Mayank Lovanshi	Adjunct Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
24._	Ms. Shamal Kashid	Adjunct Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
25._	Ms. Anu Priya	Adjunct Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
26._	Ms. Anupama	Adjunct Asstt. Professor	Computer Science & Engg.
27._	Dr. Jatin Majithia	Asstt. Professor, (HoD AS&H)	Applied Mathematics & Data Science
28._	Dr. Anagha Uday Khiste	Asstt. Professor	Applied Mathematics & Data Science
29._	Dr. Chandrakant Narayan Guled	Asstt. Professor	Applied Mathematics & Data Science
30._	Dr. Vagisha Mishra	Asstt. Professor	Humanities and Social Sciences
31._	Dr. Sakshi Semwal	Adjunct Asstt. Professor	Humanities and Social Sciences

To know more about faculty visit https://iiitp.ac.in/page/faculty-0 

Central Facilities

a)   Laboratories

        i.        Electronics Laboratory

Activities performed in the lab:

●     Design and test rectifiers, clipping circuits, clamping circuits and voltage regulators,

●     Compute the parameters from the characteristics of JFET and MOSFET devices,

●     Design, test and evaluate BJT in various configurations,

●     Design and test JFET/MOSFET amplifiers,

●     Design and test of power amplifier,

●     Design and test of various types of oscillators.

Equipment:

●      3 MHz multi waveform signal generator with modulation

●      30 MHz digital readout oscilloscope with component tester

●      High precision digital multimeters

●      Power supply- 30V, 2A dual power supply with automatic overload protection

●      Transistor application trainer

      ii.        Communication Technology Laboratory

The objective of this lab is to understand basic theories of digital and analog communication student’s deep knowledge in digital communication systems at the practical level so that students can understand the logical, analytical, and mathematical background of the communication system. This lab focuses on understanding the fundamental concepts of signal flow in a digital communication system. Detailed analysis of TDM, Pulse modulations, digital modulation techniques, sampling and reconstruction, source coding techniques, Error-control coding techniques, the error performance of a digital communication system in presence of noise, to design and implement analog/ digital modulator and demodulator and to understand the applications of balanced modulator circuit and other interferences are done.

Equipment:

⮚     Advanced Electrical and Electronics workbench-In this  workbench Function   Generator-1022,DSO-RIGOL-DS1104,Programmable Power supply-RIGOL-DP32,Spectrum Analyaser-RIGOL-DSA815,Sintech digital Multimeter-61,Soldering stand, MCB, Monitor LG

⮚     Analog and Digital communication trainer kits:

1)    DSB-fC Amplitude modulation and demodulation trainer modal-COM102N

2)    DSB-SCAmplitude Modulation and Demodulation Trainer Modal-COM101N

3)   SSB-SC Amplitude Modulation and Demodulation Trainer Filter Method Modal-COM103NF

4)   SSB-SC Amplitude Modulation and Demodulation Trainer Phase Shift Method Modal-COM103NF

5)   Frequency Modulation and demodulation using reactance modulator Modal-COM104VP2

6)   Phase  Modulation and Demod Trainer Modal-COM129

7)   Frequency Division Mux and Demux system Modal-COM128

8)   Time Division Mux and Demux system Modal-COM109

9)   Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) Trainer Modal-QAM100

10)       Klystron Power Supply Digital MI-MCO1

11)       Klystron Mount with Klystron Tube

12)       Isolator, Variable Attenuator 20dB, Digital Frequency Meter, Detector Mount, Slotted Section with probe Carrier, Gunn Power Supply Digital MI-MC02, Magi Tee, E-plane Tee, H-plane Tee, VSWR Meter Digital MI-MC03 etc.

13)       Radiation Pattern Turntable set up (Turntable gear box360 degree, Wooden stand with vertical stand, band 2nos)

14)       Pyramidal Horn Antenna

Software:  MATLAB

    iii.        Digital Electronics and Microprocessor laboratory

The goal of this lab is to make students conversant with the designing of digital systems, and programmable aspects of microprocessors and microcontrollers. This lab is equipped with 8085, and 8086 microprocessors, 8051 and PIC microcontrollers, ARM based systems, and various interfacing cards. For implementation of digital systems, digital trainers and logic analyzers are available.

Equipment:

⮚     Basic  Electrical and Electronics workbench powered with MCB, Monitor, DSO

⮚     Microprocessor and microcontroller kits

⮚     Keil, Proteus VSM, Logic Gate simulator

     iv.        VLSI Design Laboratory:

The VLSI Design laboratory was established with an aim to conduct research in various aspects of the ever growing field of IC design and verification. The Lab provides basic and advanced facilities for UG and PG coursework related experiments, project works and research facilities.

Equipment:

●      Xilinx Virtex-Ii Pro Board

●      Xilinx Development Board With Microcontroller

●      ZYBO BOARD

●      Interface such as keypad, lcd etc

●      Desktops

Softwares:

●      Vivado Design Suite

●      Cadence

       v.        Computer Lab 1

This LAB is for design and implementation of various computer applications. In this LAB students work on new Technologies and experts in contemporary technologies like Database Management services and Web designing. The Lab is fully centralized air conditioned and well furnished. This Lab consists of one server and 25 computers. Lab is equipped with a wall mount projector.

The Hardware Specification of Available computers

⮚     Intel(R)  i7-6700 cpu  @3.40GHz

⮚     64-bit operating system ×64-Based processor.

⮚     1 TB Hard Disk

⮚     8 GB RAM

Software Specification:

●      Postgre-SQL

●      PHP server (XAMP Server)

●      MYSQL

Subject practice:

●      Database Management Systems Lab

●      Software Project Work Lab

     vi.        Computer Lab 2

The Department has a well-equipped, fully centralized air conditioned, well-furnished Project Lab. This LAB consists of 25 Machines and a smart Board to fulfill the presentation needs

The Hardware Specification of Available computers

⮚     Intel(R)  i7-6700 cpu  @3.40GHz

⮚     64-bit operating system ×64-Based processor.

⮚     1 TB Hard Disk

⮚     8 GB RAM

Software Specification:

●      Linux OS

●      MATLAB

●      Anaconda Navigator

●      R Studio

●      Android Studio

●      ArgoUML, UML Umbrello

Subject practice:

●      Project Lab

●      Software Engineering Lab

●      Object Oriented Techniques Lab

   vii.        Computer Lab 3

This High performance Computing Lab consists of 20 computers in which latest and required software are installed on the computers.

The Hardware Specification of Available computers

⮚     Intel(R)  i7-6700 cpu  @3.40GHz

⮚     64-bit operating system ×64-Based processor.

⮚     1 TB Hard Disk

⮚     8 GB RAM

Software Specification:

●      Anaconda Navigator

●      R Studio

●      Android Studio

●      Anaconda Navigator

Subject Practice:

●      Artificial Intelligence Lab

●      Computer Network & Information Security Lab

●      Compiler and Automata Lab

●      Data Mining Lab

 viii.        Computer Lab 4

The Language Laboratories are becoming items better and better valued within educational institutions since the functions and possibilities they offer are much higher than the ones in the traditional teaching-learning system. Moreover it is necessary to distinguish between language laboratory, language method and control software. A method in a procedural that guides teachers when, in turn, control software is a computer programme that is used to control students' computers and to know what they are doing at all times. Instead, a language lab goes beyond, a language lab can integrate the method we want to use allowing further development of a large number of different activities in the classroom, the communication between teachers and students, using multimedia material, etc. taking into account at the same time the functions of control software. In this laboratory there are 20 computer systems .

The Hardware Specification of Available computers

⮚     Intel(R)  i7-6700 cpu  @3.40GHz

⮚     64-bit operating system ×64-Based processor.

⮚     1 TB Hard Disk

⮚     8 GB RAM

Technology:

A language laboratory has a specific technology that enables the interconnection, interaction and communication between the different positions that make up the lab.

Headset:

They should be designed to facilitate communication between the people who use the lab for the different activities that take place in it can be carried out successfully.

Server Room:

●      WiJungle - Unified Network Security Gateway firewall

●      Total 8 switches(24-ports)

●      100 Mbps line

b)   Library

Presently, as per the register, the Library has 3665 books (textbooks, reference books, competitive exams related books and others). With 403 titles in two branches of engineering i.e. Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Computer Science Engineering, , at Undergraduate level.

Institute has also partnered with Coursera to provide free courses from top-rated institutes as a part of its COVID initiative. The subscription consists of various specializations & courses, all available free of cost for our students.

The library is spacious and divided into different sections to facilitate proper utilization of available resources. Library has been automated with I SLIM software and provides a good number of services like book search, reservation, renewal and account checking details through Web OPAC. All the available books and magazines are classified by DDC – 23nd edition, and enabled bar-coded circulation services. The library is making constant efforts to provide relevant resources to its users by using different technologies.

Following is the list of subscriptions for online resources.  

1._      Webinars, Invited Talks, and Conferences

i._                 Dr. Bhupendra Singh delivered an expert lecture on “File System Analysis: Forensics & Anti-Forensics Approaches” in 15-days Workshop on Ethical Hacking & Digital Forensics Organized by Department of Computer Science Engineering, NIT Raipur on February 10, 2025.

ii._               Dr. Dheeraj Dubey delivered a guest lecture on “Free Space optics: Opportunities and Challenges” in a National Tech Webinar on February 27, 2025 organized by KL University (KLH: Deemed To Be University).

iii._              Dr. Bhupendra Singh served as the Technical Speaker for “Digital Forensics Module” in Cyber Commando Course organized by Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune on January 24-25, 2025.

Figure 7: Glimpses from Dr. Bhupendra Singh’s talk at DIAT Pune

iv._              Dr. Bhupendra Singh delivered an invited talk on “Digital Forensics and Anti-Forensics” in Five-days Bootcamp on Ethical Hacking & Digital Forensics Organized by Department of Computer Science Engineering, NIT Raipur on June 13, 2024.

v._                Dr. Bhupendra Singh gave an expert talk entitled “Use of AI in Cyber Security” in FDP on Security Trends in Artificial Intelligence organized by St. Peter’s Engineering College, Hyderabad on July 5, 2024.

vi._         Dr. Jatin Majithia delivered a talk on “Application of Mathematics in Real life” in a webinar organized by Walchand college of Engineering Sangli on April 12, 2024.

2._      Workshops, FDPs, STPs and MTPs

i._            During the Hindi Pakhwada Celebration, Dr. Damodar Khadse was invited to deliver lecture on September 17, 2024. Dr. Khadse has been the former Assistant General Manager and Head of Hindi Department. Dr. Damodar Khadse has been honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award by the Government of India in 1983 for 'Bhatkte Columbus'.

ii._               Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, an awareness lecture was delivered by Sh. Maneesh Kumar, IRS, Deputy Director General (South Western Region), Narcotics Control Bureau, Mumbai, on November 14, 2024. The session focused on raising awareness about substance abuse and reinforcing efforts towards achieving a drug-free India.

                                        Figure 8: Glimpses from Sh. Maneesh Kumar’s Expert Lecture

3._      Co-Scholastic Activities

Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the Rang Club organized a Poster Making Competition on March 26, 2025. Participants created posters reflecting the theme of Nasha Mukti, promoting awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse.  Likewise, the Eclectic Club conducted a Slogan Writing Competition on March 27, 2025. In addition, the Abhinay Club organized a Mono Act Competition on March 28, 2025. Participants performed solo acts portraying the consequences of drug addiction and the significance of awareness in preventing substance abuse. Students crafted impactful slogans to highlight the importance of a drug-free society. The event was coordinated by Dr. Dheeraj Dubey from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Figure 9: Glimpses from Nasha Mukti Abhiyan 25’

4._      IIIT Pune gave a remarkable performance at the Inter-IIIT Sports Meet 2025 held at IIITM Gwalior from March 20-23, 2025, where IIIT Pune secured a total of 11 medals (5 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze). IIIT Pune’s 93-member contingent competed fiercely across multiple disciplines, ultimately securing a commendable 7th place finish overall, marking a historic milestone for the Institution. The football team led a spirited campaign, battling through a series of tough matches to secure a well-deserved second-place finish. Lawn tennis saw strong performances from both the boys’ and girls’ teams, with each clinching third place. In track and field events, IIIT Pune’s athletes showcased sheer strength and precision, with Parth winning golds in shot put and javelin throw. The contingent also dominated the tug-of-war event, where the boys’ team secured a gold medal after an intense final showdown. Powerlifting proved to be another major success for the institute, with Khush Meena claiming the gold medal, while Rahul Bhure secured bronze and Aman narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth. In athletics, the 800m event saw a silver medal finish by Reyhan, and the Institute continued its winning streak in aquatics, with Atharv Patil securing gold and silver in the 50m event. The girls’ kabaddi and basketball teams fought valiantly, both finishing in fourth place, while the Cricket team also secured an impressive fourth position after a series of hard-fought matches. The boys’ basketball team delivered a strong performance as well, clinching fourth place. Badminton saw strong participation from both the boys’ and girls’ teams, with the girls finishing fourth and the boys reaching the quarterfinals. The shot put event for the girls saw commendable efforts, with finishes in both fourth and fifth place.

Figure 10: Glimpses from Inter-IIIT Sports Meet 25’ IIIT Pune observed

5._      Shivaji Jayanti Celebration to honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on February 19, 2025, wherein the students showcased their appreciation with several cultural events.

Figure 11: Glimpses from Shiv Jayanti 25’

6._      IIIT Pune celebrated the 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, wherein the Registrar In-Charge, Dr. Mukesh Nandanwar, unfurled the national flag.

7._       

Figure 12: Glimpses from Republic Day 25’ Celebrations

8._      Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, was celebrated with great enthusiasm at IIIT Pune on November 26, 2024. The event aimed to honour the adoption of the Indian Constitution and create awareness among students and staff about its significance. A series of events was organized to mark the occasion, highlighting the spirit of constitutional values and democratic principles.

Figure 13: Glimpses from Constitution Day

9._      IIIT Pune organized “Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas” from November 11-15, 2024, to enlighten students and staff about the significant contributions of tribal freedom fighters in the nation’s development. Various events were conducted as part of this event, which included a quiz competition and an awareness campaign.

Figure 14: Glimpses from Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas

10._  Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 was observed at IIIT Pune from October 30 to November 5, 2024, under the theme “Say No to Corruption – Commit to Integrity.” The initiative aimed to foster a culture of integrity and transparency, encouraging all members of the institution to stand against corruption. The observance included various activities that enhanced awareness among students, faculty, and staff.

11._  The Eklavya Tournament, IIIT Pune's annual sports meet, successfully concluded its fourth edition from October 18-21, 2024. Featuring nine sports—Cricket, Table Tennis, Chess, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, Carrom, and Kabaddi—each discipline was overseen by dedicated club members.

Figure 15: Glimpses from Eklavya Tournament

12._  The E-Summit 2024, hosted by E-Cell, IIIT Pune, was successfully conducted from October 11-13, 2024. This event served as a dynamic platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders to exchange ideas, gain industry insights, and explore new opportunities. The summit featured a diverse lineup of guest speakers, competitive events, startup showcases, and interactive networking sessions. A significant highlight was the "Startup Saga", where leading entrepreneurs pitched their companies and offered opportunities to students. The overwhelming participation from students, faculty, and industry professionals made this summit a landmark event in our college’s journey toward fostering a strong startup ecosystem.

13._  IIIT Pune organized a two-week Hindi Pakhwada event during Hindi Diwas to promote the Hindi language in the workplace. Under the Hindi Pakhwada Celebration, many events like Quiz Competition, Painting Competition, Extempore, Translation Competition, Poetry Competition, Essay Writing Competition, Antakshari, and Hindi Slogan Writing Competition,  were organized during the Hindi Diwas Week, i.e., between September 17-30, 2024. The objective was to highlight Hindi's importance as a communication language and encourage its integration into the technological aspects of work.

Figure 16: Glimpses from Hindi Pakhwada

14._  The institute organized a two-week Swachhata Pakhwada event between September 1-15, 2024, to promote the commitment to maintaining cleanliness. Recognizing the power of digital platforms, a Social Media Campaign was initiated as part of the Swachhata Pakhwada. The key highlight of the Swachhata Pakhwada was the Skit performed by students. The skit, centred around the theme of cleanliness, addressed pressing issues such as the impact of littering, the significance of waste segregation, and the role of individuals in ensuring a cleaner society. The culmination of the Swachhata Pakhwada was marked by a Swachhata Pledge ceremony.

Figure 17: Glimpses from Swachhata Pakhwada

15._  IIIT Pune celebrated Onam on September 15, 2025, in the institute, wherein students displayed their enthusiasm by donning traditional wear.

Figure 18: Glimpses from Onam 24’ Celebration

16._  The Internal Smart India Hackathon (SIH) was held between September 12-17, 2024, at IIIT Pune. A total of 70 teams participated in the internal hackathon, with around 100 female and 320 male participants. Out of these, 45 teams were shortlisted, with 5 teams placed on a waiting list for further consideration.

17._  The Sports Club of IIIT Pune started its vibrant journey for the academic year 2024-2025 by organizing the E-Sports Tournament from September 6-8, 2024. The event aimed to unite students based on their shared interest in gaming and competition. Over two hundred students participated in five spirited and fierce events.

18._  IIIT Pune celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7, 2024 in the hostel premises of the institute.

Figure 19: Glimpses from Ganesh Chaturthi 24’ Celebration

19._  “Equation” was organized by QuantNum, the Math Club of IIIT Pune, on August 24, 2024. The first edition of Equation celebrated mathematical brilliance with engaging activities and intense competition. The event brought together students from various colleges, fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. The event was meticulously planned and executed to ensure a seamless and impactful experience. Registrations began weeks prior, attracting over 600 registrations for the Quiz Clash. The competition was structured into two stages: online preliminaries and offline rounds, both aimed at identifying and rewarding the best mathematical minds.

20._  India's maiden National Space Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and a series of events at IIIT Pune on August 22, 2024. The event aimed at igniting interest and knowledge in the realm of space science among students. The week-long celebration, which included Space Quiz Competition, Poster Competition, and Space Talk by the expert speaker, Dr. Moupiya Maji, was a grand success, with various activities involving an exciting number of participants, leading to an enriching and memorable experience for all.

 IIIT Pune celebrated the 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024 , wherein the Registrar In-Charge, Dr. Mukesh Nandanwar, hoisted the national flag in the institute premises. The event witnessed patriotic song and dance performances by the students.

Figure 20: Glimpses from Independence Day

21._  On August 14, 2024, IIIT Pune solemnly observed Partition Horror Remembrance Day to honour the memory of those who suffered during the tragic events of the partition of India in 1947. The day was marked by a series of activities aimed at educating and raising awareness among the students and faculty about the horrors faced during the partition.

Figure 21: Glimpses from Partition Horror Remembrance Day 

	IIIT Pune's Career Development & Corporate Relations Centre (CDCRC) plays a vital role in guiding students toward successful careers. The CDCRC provides the knowledge, skills, and aptitude necessary to meet industry demands. The institute has achieved remarkable success in this area, with numerous companies visiting for campus placements in the current academic year.   The highest package offered to students this year is 48 lakh per annum, while the average package is 17.12 lakh per annum. IIIT Pune consistently improves its placement records, securing placements for its students in top brands each year. Notable companies that have offered high salaries include Wayfair (48 lakh), Nvidia (45 lakh), Autodesk (33.5 lakh), Commvault (32 lakh), Fischer Jordan (23.25 lakh), Walmart (22.6 lakh), Yugabyte (21 lakh), CRED (20 lakh),  Onsurity Tech (16.35 lakh) and Nomura Holdings (KakushIn8.0)  (13.66 lakh) among others. Among the eligible final-year B.Tech students, 37.16% CSE students and 35.48% ECE students have secured placement in the current academic session, whereas among the eligible final-year M.Tech students, 63.64% CSE students have secured placement in the current academic session. In addition, 89 B.Tech students and 8 M.Tech students have received 6-12 months internship offers through campus placement. The highest internship offered was 1 Lakh per month.   IIIT Pune has experienced overall growth in terms of both placements and internships. Companies from various sectors, including Networking & Telecommunication, product-based, IT Services & Consultancies, E-Commerce, and Financial Services, visited the campus. Prominent companies such as Wayfair, Nvidia, Autodesk, Commvault, and Fischer Jordan have already visited and offered jobs to students.     Actual no. of students currently studying in final year Total No. of Students registered for placement No. of students with min. 6 CGPA after VI sem result (as of 7 Aug 2024) No. of internships (6/12 months) provided through campus Highest stipend Lowest stipend No. of final placements provided through campus Average Package Highest Package % of Placed Students only on campus (with registration) BTech (CSE) - 2025 batch 167 162 148 76 100000 20000 55 17.12 LPA 45 LPA 37.16 BTech (ECE) - 2025 batch 36 35 31 13 100000 15000 11 15.18 28.99 LPA 35.48 MTech (CSE) - 2025 batch 13 11 11 8 55000 25000 7 18.5 22 LPA 63.64 MTech (ECE) - 2025 batch NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Total 216 208 190 97     77         A consistent growth can be seen in terms of placements regarding the highest package as well as in the average package offered to the students of IIIT Pune in the last three years. All the figures displayed in the graphs are in Lakh Per Annum and are subject to change due to the ongoing placement.

Industry oriented approach to learning: Held on 21st May, 2020 this webinar marked the beginning of the first webinar series by CDCRC, IIIT Pune.  Mr. Navin Williams was the invited speaker for this webinar.

Navigating Placements post Covid: The second webinar of this series was held on 22nd May and the invited speaker was Joshua David MD, Manager APAC at Hexaware. He is a skilled HR professional with broad experience in aspects of Talent Acquisition like - Recruitment (Lateral and University hiring), including front line hiring and vendor management.

Employability skills: The third webinar of this series was held on 23rd May with one of the experts of her field, Mr. Mandeep Bagchi. He is working with Tata Consultancy Services Ltd as a Campus Lead, Talent Acquisition Group. 

Industry in post lockdown: Held on 24th May, this webinar was about how the IT industry is coping up with the challenges posed by lockdown. The invited speaker, Prof. Om Prakash Shukla is the Principal at National Defence Academy.

Cyber security: The fifth webinar of this series, held on 25th May was led by  Mr. Aditya Vats. It was about the most trending domain in the IT industry, Cyber security.   

Recent technology Trends: The sixth webinar was hosted on the Recent technology trends with the IT experts at Persistent on 26th May.  

HR practices during pandemic: The seventh webinar of this series was presented by Archana Chintagunta, the lead HR at Recode solutions on 27th May, informing the attendees of the latest trends and recent changes in the HR Practices during COVID and what factors affect the most crucial stage of an interview.

Preparation of Placements during Covid: Held on 29th May, this webinar was about how the students should focus on the placement preparation and cope up with the challenges posed by lockdown. The invited speaker, Mr.  Swarnendu Halder the Lead- Talent Acquisition at Flock.  

Entrepreneurship avenues for the future: The ninth and the last webinar of  this series was presented by Mr. Umang Shukla on 30^th May, informing the  attendees of the latest trends in the start-up culture and what factors affect or  govern the growth or decline of these start-ups.  

Cloud Introduction: Held on 23rd November, 2020 this webinar marked the beginning of the second webinar series by CDCRC, IIIT Pune. Mr. Tarun  Kansal was the invited speaker for this webinar. Webinar was organised to help students to look for better opportunities in cloud computing for jobs as well as further studies.  

Placement Strategies: The second webinar of this series was held on 24th November and the invited speaker was Shreya Sahu. She is a graduate from IIIT Gwalior from where she received her dual master‟s degree in computer science.   

Higher Education Opportunities in Germany & ECE Flyer:  The third webinar of this series was held on 25th November with one of the experts of her field, Niketa Dedhia. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant at the Exponent Consultancy Services (ECS), USA.   

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Held on 26th November, this webinar was about two of the most trending domains of today’s IT industry. The invited speaker, Mr. Pranav Sharma is a senior data scientist with more than fifteen years of experience in IT and is currently working with Warner Media. 

How to prepare for a job: The fifth webinar of this series, held on 30th November was led by Mr. Vaibhav Jain. It was about the preparations one is required to do to get ready for a job hunt while still being in college.  

Digital India & 5G Researches: The first day of the last month of 2020 hosted a webinar on Digital India and 5G Research with the very reputed Dr.  B M Baweja.  

Start Up Culture: The seventh and the last webinar of this series was  presented by Mr. Rajeev Shukla on 6th December, informing the attendees of  the latest trends in the start-up culture and what factors affect or govern the  growth or decline of these start-ups.

All these efforts on the part of students and faculty resulted in a very good placement. The bar graph shows the increase in the companies who visited this year in comparison to previous year, whereas the Pie Charts  show the company wise placement of different batches in IIIT Pune

1. Webinars, Invited Talks and Conferences 

• IIIT Pune organized 3rd International Conference on Computational Intelligence (ICCI 2022) in association with Soft Computing Research Society on 29th and 30th December 2022. 

Fig.1 : Glimpses from 3rd International Conference on Computational Intelligence 2022

2.  Workshops, FDPs, STPs and MTPs:

• National High-End Workshop (Karyashala) on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics was organized by Department of CSE from 23rd July – 29th July 2022 at IIIT Pune sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under Accelerate Vigyan scheme. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Bhupendra Singh, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE and a total of 25 PG and PhD scholars from various reputed Institutes attended the workshop in physical mode. The goal of the programme was to enhance teaching techniques and promote applied research in teaching and research. 

Fig 2: National High-End Workshop (Karyashala) on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

• Two week long AICTE Sponsored ATAL Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Digital Forensics and Anti-Forensics was conducted by Department of CSE at IIIT Pune from 05th December to 16th December 2022 in hybrid mode in which around 33 participants (out of 50 approved participants) across India participated online through Google meet.

Fig. 3: FDP on Digital Forensics and Anti-Forensics

3 .Co-Scholastic Activities

3.1. EBSB: 

“Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat '' was announced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on 31st  October 2015 on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 

 

•        The ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ launched by the Government of India is a fortnight-long programme observed to ensure mass participation of citizens in Swachhta activities and to truly transform Swachh Bharat into a citizen's movement. The opening function of Swachhta Pakhwada 2022 and Pledge Taking Ceremony took place on 3rd October 2022. All faculty and staff members of  IIT Pune attended the pledge-taking ceremony. The events begin with cleaning drive of hostel premises on 2nd October 2022. On 4th October 2022, all the faculty members, staff and students participates in cleaning activity of the campus of IIIT Pune. On 6th October 2022 all the faculty members, staff and students participates in cleaning activity of the academic area. On 7th October 2022, an awareness session on waste management was conducted for the housekeeping staff. On 8th October 2022, a lecture session for students, faculties and staff was conducted to explain the importance of 3R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in social life. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Vagisha Mishra, faculty in HSS, IIIT Pune. After this based on the theme of “3R’s”, institute organized poster making competition for students on 10th October 2022. On 11th October 2022, students performed skit under Swachha Bharat mission to highlight about “3R”and explained that social negligence is a problem and awareness of 3R is a possible solution. An event of essay- writing competition, slogan competition was organised for students based on theme “Swachh Bharat” and ‘’’3R’. After that, on 12th October 2022, students, staff and faculties participated in off-campus cleaning drive. The faculties and students have done cleaning drive at Parvati Hills. On the final day of “Swachhata Pakhwada Abhiyan ” the certificate was distributed to all the participants who’s efforts have made this event successful.  The certificates were distributed to all the winners of Essay writing competition, Slogan competition and poster making competition.

Fig. 4: Pledge-taking ceremony on the eve of Swachhta Pakhwada 2022

Fig. 5: Students, staff and faculties participating in cleaning drive

3.2. Other Co-Scholastic Events:

• IIT Pune celebrated Yoga Day on 21st June 2022 wherein all the faculty, students and staff members participated in Yoga activities. 

• IIIT Pune celebrated “75th Independence Day” on 15th August 2022. The faculty, staff and students participated in the flag hoisting ceremony with patriotic fervour. 

Fig 6: Glimpses of  “75th Independence Day” celebration at IIIT Pune

•       Ganesh Chaturthi  was celebrated   at  IIIT  Pune  on  31st August 2022.  As  per  tradition, a  beautiful altar was  made  in  the Raigad Boys’ Hostel, and the idol of Lord Ganesh was installed. The event was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. During these ten days, the staff and faculty members  offered morning  prayers and evening aarti.

Fig 13: Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at IIIT Pune

•       The Hindi Pakhwada, a week-long event on the occasion of Hindi Diwas was organized at IIIT Pune aimed at promoting the use of the Hindi language in the workplace, it was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The event took place from 14th to 28th September and witnessed active participation across various departments. The objective of this event was to emphasize the significance of Hindi as a language of communication and encourage its integration into the technological aspects of work. During the Hindi Pakhwada, several competitions were organized to foster interest in Hindi, including Hindi Language Competition Questionnaire, Extempore Competition, Poetry Competition among others. As a highlight of the event, a renowned Hindi Professor from Pune University,  Prof. Sadanand Kashinath Bhosale was invited to deliver a lecture. Prof. Bhosale enlightened the audience about the diverse aspects of the Hindi language and its relevance in the technological landscape. The session shed light on the benefits of integrating Hindi into technology, emphasizing the potential for widespread use and accessibility of technology across India. The Hindi Pakhwada concluded with a ceremony to distribute certificates and prizes to all the participants. 

Fig. 7: Glimpses from the closing ceremony of Hindi Pakhwada 2022

•      The Entrepreneurship Cell at IIIT Pune hosted its first-ever hybrid entrepreneurial event, Ideathon 2k22: Reminisce to Ideate. The event received a thundering response from students all over the globe with over 650+ registrations on the Devfolio platform. Ideathon 2k22 opened to registrations on November 1, 2022, and ended on November 15, 2022. Various offline events were planned as well to familiarize students with the business world. Ideathon 2k22 witnessed expert talks from accomplished entrepreneurs, enlightening the participants with their entrepreneurial acumen and sharing valuable learnings from their own lives and journeys as entrepreneurs. They motivated the participants to work on their innovations and ideas in the most effective and efficient ways. In our midst, we had Sandeep Chawda, the Co-founder and CEO of Clarice Technology; Madhukar Bhatia, the Co-founder of Sapience Analytics Pvt Ltd and Yogesh Shinde, the founder of Bamboo India.

•     Infinity 2k22 is IIIT Pune's annual flagship coding contest hosted on Codechef. A three-hour coding with IOI style scoring, InfInITy started in 2017. The recent edition of the event (A Rated Contest) was held on 16th November 2022 and saw twenty thousand plus (21991) national and international participants, and over one lakh 20 thousand (123881) submissions.

Fig 8: Poster of Infinity 2k22

• Qriocity Freshers is an annual quiz event organized by Qriocity, the quizzing club of IIIT Pune. It is explicitly for freshers, in order to get the freshers familiar with the quizzing process, and by extension, Qriocity. Upon evaluation, the top eight participants qualified for the Qriocity Freshers Finals, which was held on 27th November 2022. 

Fig. 9: Glimpses from Qriocity Freshers

• The Sports Club of IIIT Pune successfully conducted an ESports tournament for the 5v5 multiplayer game Valorant on 21st and 22nd January 2023 in the Institute premises.

Fig.10: Glimpses from ESports tournament

• The 74th Republic Day was celebrated in the Institute on 26th January 2023. 

Fig. 11: Glimpses from 74th Republic Day Celebration

• A team of 11 students (08 male and 03 female) from IIIT Pune Dramatics Club represented the Institute in the Cultural Fest organized by IIT Kharagpur from 26th to 30th of January 2023. This team has been an integral part of the Institute community for many years, and have consistently demonstrated their talent and dedication through a variety of performances and competitions. IIT Kharagpur Cultural Fest provided them with a unique and exciting opportunity to showcase their skills on a national stage and establish a network with other performers and industry professionals.

• ‘Saaz’, the musical society of IIIT Pune organized Lamhein'23. It was the first offline musical fest after Covid-19. ‘Lamhein’ was fully handled by the students of IIIT Pune and the event took place on 15th February 2023. The event was themed around the countless moments of our lives.

Fig 13: Glimpses from ‘Lamhein’

• On 19th February 2023, IIIT Pune celebrated the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of ‘Hindavi Swaraj’ ideology. The event started with a spectacular display of 'Bothati’, an armed Indian martial art from Maharashtra, also popularly known as ‘Mardaani Khel’. After the procession, the unveiling of Shivaji Maharaj's photo frame was done by the hands of our professors and distinguished keynote guest, Mr. Amit Badade. Further, Mr. Babade spoke on Shivaji Maharaj's management, economics, planning and development methods. In addition, a quiz was conducted with incidents, covering the life and career of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The students planned and organized the entire ceremony with the aid of Mr. Pavan Shirode and Dr. Chandrakant Guled.

Fig. 14: Glimpses from Shivaji Jayanti Celebration

• Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Trust, Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune (IIIT Pune) and Sri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Technology, Nanded (SGGSIET, Nanded) jointly organized a workshop on "Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Workshop 2023" on the concept of "Self-reliant India from Education'' on 22nd and 23rd February 2023 at Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Technology, Nanded. IIIT Pune, Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji Institute of Technology, Nanded and many leading institutes of the state were associated as partner institutions in this program. There was a special discussion in the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Workshop 2023 on how education should make students, educational institutions, and the country self-reliant. In this workshop, experts related to the education world, entrepreneurs, heads of institutions working in innovation and startups, among others guided the participants from the state and the country as speakers.  A total of 150 participants participated in the workshop. 

Fig. 15: Glimpses from Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Workshop 2023

• A total of 61 students from IIIT Pune participated in 5th Inter IIIT Sports Meet held in IIIT Kancheepuram during 14th to 17th March 2023. The event was an incredible event that brought together athletes from different IIITs across the country. The event was hosted by IIIT Kancheepuram and IIIT Kurnool and included a wide range of sports events that showcased the sporting talents of the participants. The sports meet had a comprehensive range of events, including athletics, basketball, badminton, chess, cricket, volleyball, football, table tennis, and many more. IIIT Pune secured a hard-fought win to bring home the bronze medal in the Volleyball game.

Fig. 16: IIIT Pune students in 5th Inter IIIT Sports Meet held in IIIT Kancheepuram