Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2024

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 will be 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 18th 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 45% completed. The construction of two boys’ hostels, each with a capacity of 345 students, is now 50% completed. Furthermore, the 179-seater girls’ hostel is 60 percent complete. The entire building is accessible and barrier-free for individuals with disabilities.

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Fig. 1: Construction site of boys’ hostels , girls' hostel and Director residence

4. Transit Campus 

Sharing resources of Sai Sinhgad Business School, Ambegaon BK, Pune, Maharashtra, 411041, the rented campus of IIIT Pune is functioning within the Singhad Technical Education Society, Ambegaon campus. The resources, such as Hostel, Messes, Canteen, besides the class rooms and laboratories are shared with IIIT Pune.

Academic Structure

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.

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). 

B. Tech. Admission Brochure 2024 can be downloaded from the Institute website www.iiitp.ac.in

The list of faculties for session 2024-25 as follows:

S. No. Name of Faculty Member Designation Department 1._       Dr. Ritu Tiwari  (On Lien) Professor Computer Science & Engg 2._       Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma Asstt. Professor Computer Science & Engg 3._       Dr. Bhupendra Singh Asstt. Professor Computer Science & Engg 4._       Dr. Nagendra Kushwaha Asstt. Professor Electronics & Communication Engg. 5._       Dr. Sushant Kumar Asstt. Professor  Electronics & Communication Engg. 6._       Dr. Anagha Uday Khiste Asstt. Professor Applied Mathematics & Data Science 7._       Dr. Chandrakant Narayan Guled Asstt. Professor Applied Mathematics & Data Science 8._       Dr. Vagisha Mishra Asstt. Professor Humanities and Social Sciences 9._       Dr. Shrikant Salve Asstt. Professor Computer Science & Engg. 10._    Dr. Amruta Lipare Asstt. Professor Computer Science & Engg. 11._    Dr. Jatin Majithia Asstt. Professor Applied Mathematics & Data Science 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 Shruti Taksali Adjunct Asstt. Professor Computer Science & Engg. 17._    Dr Pintu Kumar Adjunct Asstt. Professor Electronics & Communication Engg. 18._    Dr Bhukya Venkanna Naik Adjunct Asstt. Professor Electronics & Communication Engg. 19._    Dr Prateek Adjunct Asstt. Professor Electronics & Communication Engg. 20._    Dr Pugal Priya Raju Adjunct Asstt. Professor Electronics & Communication Engg. 21._    Dr Anshikha Adhikari Adjunct Asstt. Professor Humanities and Social Sciences 22._    Dr Neha Singh Adjunct Asstt. Professor Electronics & Communication Engg. 23._    Dr Mohammad Akhlaqur Rahaman Adjunct Asstt. Professor Electronics & Communication Engg. 24._    Mr Pradeep Kumar Bhale Adjunct Asstt. Professor Computer Science & Engg. 25._    Ms Sakshi Semwal Adjunct Asstt. Professor Humanities and Social Sciences 26._    Ms. Anu Priya Adjunct Asstt. Professor Computer Science & Engg. 27._    Ms. Anupama Adjunct Asstt. Professor Computer Science & Engg.

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.  

Life at IIIT Pune

1._     IIIT Pune organized a two-week Hindi Pakhwada event during Hindi Diwas to promote the Hindi language in the workplace. From September 14^th to 29^th  2023, various competitions were held, including a language questionnaire, painting, extempore speaking, and essay writing, with winners receiving cash prizes. The objective was to highlight Hindi's importance as a communication language and encourage its integration into the technological aspects of work. A renowned Hindi professor, Mr. Prashant Vitthal Sathe from BMCC College Pune, was invited to deliver lectures discussing various aspects of the Hindi language and its relevance in the technological landscape.

2._     On the occasion of Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav, IIIT Pune held a Multilingualism quiz on December 27^th, conducted by Qriocity, the quizzing society. This quiz, open to all students and faculty, provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about India’s linguistic diversity. IIIT Pune fosters a sense of pride in our culture and nation, making us proud to be part of this incredible country.

3._     From November 15^th to November 26^th, 2023, IIIT Pune hosted “Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas”. A variety of events were held during this period, including quiz competitions and drawing competitions. An awareness session was also part of the initiative, educating students and staff about the significant contributions of tribal freedom fighters. The quiz competition was particularly noteworthy, with enthusiastic participation from 94 students. As part of the awareness program, information was displayed on various notice boards to further inform students and staff about the significant contributions of tribal freedom fighters.

4._     The success of this event is attributed to the exemplary coordination of our esteemed convener, Professor Dr. Omprakash Kakade, our respected Dean Dr. Ritu Tiwari, the valuable support of our dedicated faculty, and the active involvement of our revered teachers and cooperative student union. Through initiatives such as awareness programs, tree planting, and seminars, we aim to promote environmental consciousness and contribute to the national green mission. We are also delighted to inform you that as a symbol of our commitment to sustainability, the Amrit Kalash has been presented to the Nehru Youth Centre in a formal ceremony.

5._     A significant initiative was undertaken in 2023 by our institution, aligning with the objectives of Drug Demand Reduction, De-addition & Rehabilitation Awareness among students. This awareness campaign continued for almost six months and was in adherence to the directives provided by the Nasha Mukt Bharat programme 2023.

6._     From October 25^th to October 31^st, 2023, IIIT Pune celebrated National Unity Week. The institute arranged a variety of activities for students, including poster making, slogan writing, and essay writing, aimed at fostering a profound sense of unity among the student community. Furthermore, on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, observed on October 31^st, 2023, IIIT Pune conducted a pledge-taking ceremony. The students and staff actively took part in this ceremony, renewing their promise to promote and protect the unity, integrity, and security of the nation.

7._     On 15^th August 2023, IIIT Pune marked the 76^th Independence Day with a grand celebration. The event saw active participation from faculty, staff, and students in the flag hoisting ceremony, reflecting their patriotic spirit. A unique aspect of the celebration was the students’ pledge, “Maati ki Shapath”, where they took a handful of soil and made a vow. This was followed by a parade around the college premises. Adding to the day’s significance, the first hard copy of the annual magazine, ‘Eminence 23’, was unveiled by team Eminence.       

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Figure : Independence Day celebration on 15^th August 2023

8._     On 13^th March 2024, IIIT Pune live streamed the address to the nation and the laying of the foundation stone for three semiconductor facilities by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji. A total of 480 students and staff attended this significant milestone in the history of our country.

9._     The 76^th Republic Day was celebrated in the Institute on 26^th January 2024.

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Figure : Republic day celebration in IIIT Pune

10._  The Sports Club held a spirited National Sports Day 2023 event from August 25-27, featuring games like Dodgeball, Tug of War, 100m race, football, and chess. The event highlighted physical fitness, teamwork, and friendly rivalry. A prize ceremony on August 29 recognized participants’ achievements, emphasizing the importance of holistic development. A special performance by the Sports Club and Abhinay, the Dramatics Club, underscored the significance of sports in promoting unity, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle, making the event a memorable experience.

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Figure : Glimpses of sports activity organised on the eve of National Sport Day from August 25-27.

11._  The Sports Club proudly hosted Eklavya 2023, IIIT Pune's annual sports meet, from October 14^th to 17^th, 2023. Eklavya thrives on participants from various academic years competing against each other, ultimately leading to the crowning of an unbeatable champion. Teams from every academic year competed fervently in cricket, volleyball, football, badminton, kabaddi, table tennis, chess, and basketball. During Ekalavya, nearly 500 students enthusiastically joined in, supporting and encouraging their fellow batchmates, creating an electrifying atmosphere and leaving an indelible mark on the event. The grand finale featured an exuberant awards ceremony, where all victorious teams and individuals were honored for their outstanding accomplishments and exemplary sportsmanship, receiving well-deserved medals and recognition.

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Figure : Glimpses from Eklavya, IIIT Pune's annual sports meet, from October 14th to 17th, 2023

12._  The 74-student contingent from IIIT Pune prepared dedicatedly for the 6^th Inter IIIT Sports Meet, engaging in rigorous practice sessions across various sports. At the competition, the athletes from IIIT Pune exhibited remarkable prowess, securing notable victories. The Tug of War team dominated, securing gold, while the football team, led by Sairaj Mirajkar, claimed silver. Individual achievements, such as Khushi Garg’s silver in Shot Put and Khush Meena’s bronze in powerlifting, showcased outstanding talent. This performance signifies a notable improvement, marking IIIT Pune’s ascent to prominence in the sporting arena. Expectations are high for continued success in future events.

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Figure : Institute’s team for Inter IIIT Sports meet held at IIIT Allahabad from 9-15 March, 2024

13._  The team BugBusters comprising Jay Dhoot, Pranav More, Naishyal Patel, Faiz Sayyed, Moin Bhokare, and Janhavi Singh from IIIT Pune won the Smart India Hackathon 2023, showcasing their commitment to innovation and problem-solving. Their project, BookLens, an innovative solution for book evaluation, was developed during a 36-hour hackathon. The team was guided by Dr. Priyank Jain and received support from Nilesh Lele, President of the Chamber of Advancement of Small & Medium Business. This victory symbolizes the spirit of IIIT Pune, marking a significant chapter in their journey of excellence.

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Figure : Winners of the Smart India Hackathon 2023 along with mentors

14._  The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) witnessed remarkable participation from our college. Three teams showcased exceptional problem-solving skills. Team X-Ceeded, comprising Amaan Parvez, Ashu Mittal, and Arvind Khandelwal from the '25 batch, excelled in the Amritapuri Regionals’22. Team Be negative, with Atharv Patil, Varshil Kavathiya, and Vishal Tanwar, also from the '25 batch, shone in both Kanpur and Chennai Regionals’23. Lastly, Team Testcase-3, including Ghanshyam Sharma from the '25 batch and Reyaan Jagnani and Revanth from the '24 batch, made their mark in the Amritapuri Regionals’23. Their achievements in this prestigious contest, which fosters collaboration, creativity, and innovation, are a testament to their hard work and dedication.

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Figure : Glimpses from International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

15._  ETHIndia, Asia’s premier Ethereum Hackathon, held from 8^th-10^th Dec ‘23 in Bengaluru, witnessed remarkable participation from our college. Team ChainTrace, with Chaitanya Deshmukh and Atharv Kurlapkar, developed a decentralized supply chain system, ChainTrace, integrating Push Protocol for real-time updates. Their project won the Quadratic pool prize. Another team, vangaurd.eth, comprising Ashutosh Jha, Anuj Rajput, and Mahim Gupta, secured third place from 1inch, one of the event’s sponsors, winning $1,000. The event, organized by ETHGlobal, attracted about 2000 attendees from over 30 countries and offered numerous web3 opportunities. The teams’ achievements at this prestigious event highlight their exceptional skills and dedication to blockchain technology.

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The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Pune (IIIT, Pune) marked a significant milestone with its first convocation ceremony on March 23^rd, 2024. The event saw 339 students receiving their degrees, symbolizing the institute’s commitment to excellence in technical education and research. The ceremony was graced by Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). His presence added to the grandeur of the event, and his inspiring  words undoubtedl y left a lasting impact on the graduates. 

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Figure: Glimpses from the first Convocation held on 23^rd March 2024.

also recognized the academic achievements of the students. Dudhal Disha Jagannath, Rutuja Madhure, Saksham Sachdeva, and Aditi Dwivedi were awarded the Academic Excellence awards for achieving the highest CGPA in their graduating batches of the B.Tech. programme. Sudarshan Sardar, Sahil Garg, Harshitha Dwaracherla, and Nikhita Ramachandran were honored with the Academic Excellence awards for achieving the highest CGPA in their graduating batches of the M.Tech. programme._

17._  iConclave, the annual Techno-Cultural Fest of IIIT Pune, made a triumphant return, captivating both students and faculty with its electrifying fusion of technology, creativity, and culture. From thrilling technical challenges to mesmerizing cultural performances, iConclave 2023 proved to be an unforgettable celebration of innovation and talent. The opening ceremony, graced by Chief Guest Dr. Digambar Pradhan Sir (IPS) and Guest of Honor Prof. Ritu Tiwari (Dean), along with Prof. Bhupendra Singh (SAC Chairperson), Dr. Amruta Lipare, and Dr. Nitesh Bharadwaj (Faculty Coordinators), set the tone for the three-day extravaganza, emphasizing the importance of innovation and collaboration in today's world.

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Figure : Glimpses from iConclave 2023

18._  Embracing the theme of Halloween, the organizing team, led by Suryansh Kumar, went above and beyond to create an atmosphere filled with mystery and excitement. Amaan Parvez led the social media and creative endeavors, while Atharv Patil and Vinit Agarwal worked tirelessly to secure sponsorships, ensuring the success of the event. Ishan Upadhaya and Janhavi Singh flawlessly managed all aspects of coordination, while Janvi Goyal and Nisha Talware brought the spooky theme to life with their imaginative decorations. Prakhar Singh Chouhan showcased exceptional talent in digital design.

19._  The technical events lineup was nothing short of thrilling. Off-Road Bandits, organized by the Rofies club and led by Mahim Singh and Dip Patel, challenged teams to navigate carrier robots through rugged terrain. Nexus, a 36-hour offline hackathon hosted by the Localhost club and led by Vinit Agarwal and Satyam Singh, put participants' coding skills and problem-solving abilities to the test. BitLegion, under the leadership of Ashu Mittal, hosted two gripping events: Infinity, a prestigious coding contest on CodeChef, and Lockout, a 1v1 offline coding tournament.

20._  The Ganesh Chaturthi celebration 2023 was the largest in the institute's history. Additionally, Shri Ram's Pran Pratishtha was celebrated, with several diyas lit on campus. To honor Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary (Shiv Jayanti), Mardani Khel and other traditional activities were organized. All of this was made possible through the efforts of Aarambh, an initiative taken by the students.

21._  _Roobaru_, a 3-day cultural extravaganza, held on 28^th Feb, 29^th Feb, and 5^th March, attracted over 250 students. Each day had a unique theme: Traditional Day, Black and White Day, and Bollywood Day. Activities included a jamming session, an open mic, and monoacts. The event’s success was due to the dedication of 2nd-year and M.Tech student volunteers._

IIIT Pune's Career Development & Corporate Relations Centre (CDCRC) plays a vital role in guiding students towards successful careers. The CDCRC provides 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 53 lakh per annum, while the average package is 16.24 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 Yugabyte (53 lakh), Amazon (26.25 lakh) and Synopsis (20 lakh ), , Autodesk (36 lakh), Robert Bosch (16 lakh each), Publicis Sapient (20.6lakh), National Instruments, ZS Associates, and Reliance Jio, among others. 

All eligible final-year students have been placed in the current academic session, with 80% of students receiving internship offers. The highest internship offered was 1.00 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 TCS, Increff, Texas Instruments, Robert Bosch, Codenation, Deloitte, Nykaa, Infosys, IBM, Cognizant, among others, have already visited and offered jobs to students. 

The highest package offered to students this year is 43 lakh per annum, while the average package is 13.09 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 Commvault (33 lakh), Fisher Jordan  (21 lakh) and JustPay (21 lakh ), CitiBank (18 lakh), GEDigital (17.37 lakh) each, Mitsogo Technologies, Rakuten, Accenture, and Autodesk, among others. All eligible final-year students have been placed in the current academic session, with 67 students receiving internship offers. 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 TCS, Increff, Texas Instruments, Robert Bosch, Codenation, Deloitte, Nykaa, Infosys, IBM, Cognizant, among others, have already visited and offered jobs to students.

                                                                 Details of B. Tech Placement

Batch/Branch	Eligible Students	Average Package	Highest Package	Total Selections	Placement Percentage
2024/CSE	175	13.25	43	*43	*24.57
2024/ECE	43	11.84	21	*11	*25.58

* Tentative numbers due to ongoing placement process

Details of B. Tech Internship

Batch/Brach	Eligible Students	Highest Stipend (per month)	Lowest Stipend
2024/CSE	67	1 Lakh	20000
2024/ECE		75000	15000

	https://placements.iiitp.ac.in/b-tech-placements.html

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