Published 2 July 2026 | Category Education and Teaching | Office Outreach Education & Skilling From 29th June to 1st July 2026, IIT Guwahati, in collaboration with the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, organised a three-day residential workshop for Science and Mathematics teachers from Assam & Sikkim. The program focused on professional development and new teaching approaches for school teachers. A tot

A one-day training programme at Gangtok on June 2 put soil organic carbon testing kits in the hands of progressive farmers from every block of Sikkim. This is a part of a larger IIT Guwahati initiative that aims to build a ground-level soil carbon map to guide agricultural policy across the Northeast. Published 8 Jun 2026 | Category Community and Outreach | Office School of Agro and Rural Technology A Training-cum-Capacity Building Programme on Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Kit w

For 20 years, the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) at IIT Guwahati has been turning grassroots challenges into practical solutions across Northeast India. The programme is now entering a new phase focused on scaling, patenting, and commercialising innovations to benefit even more rural communities. Published 31 May 2026 | Category Research & Partnerships | Office Rural Technology Action Group A farmer transporting produce to market without paying for costly transport. A

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, IIT Guwahati hosted a talk by Brig GS Grewal about warfare, strategy, and, narrative in modern conflicts Published 29 May 2026 | Category Community & Outreach | Office Outreach Education & Skilling On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, IIT Guwahati hosted Brigadier Gurtej Singh Grewal, Shaurya Chakra, Commander of the 21 Mountain Artillery Brigade, for a talk that covered the operation's execution and a broader reality o

The Centre for Educational Technology (CET), IIT Guwahati, brought faculty representatives from 96 higher education institutions across the Northeast for an NPTEL Awareness Workshop. Published 28 May 2026 | Category Community and Outreach | Office Centre for Educational Technology The Centre for Educational Technology (CET), IIT Guwahati, organized an NPTEL Awareness Workshop on 26 May 2026, bringing together educators from across the North-Eastern region to explore opportuni

Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse joined athletes, students, and fitness enthusiasts at IIT Guwahati on Sunday for a special Commonwealth Games-themed edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative. Published 25 May 2026 | Category Health and Wellbeing | Office Student Affairs Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse joined athletes, students, and fitness enthusiasts at IIT Guwahati on Sunday for a special Commonwealth Games-th

From 20–22 May 2026, IIT Guwahati hosted a three-day residential workshop for Science and Mathematics teachers from Northeast states. Published 23 May 2026 | Category Community & Outreach | Office Outreach Education & Skilling The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, conducted Vigyan Pratibha at IIT Guwahati. The programme was meant to provide professional development for teachers of

A one-day training programme at KVK Cachar on May 22 put soil organic carbon testing kits in the hands of 24 farmers drawn from 27 blocks across three Assam districts Published 22 May 2026 | Category Community and Outreach | Office School of Agro and Rural Technology A one-day Training-cum-Capacity Building Programme on “Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Kit and Its Distribution” was successfully organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in collaboration with ICAR-ATAR

The training emphasized hands-on, field-oriented techniques for the rapid estimation of soil organic carbon for farmers from 36 blocks across 6 districts in Assam Published 26 April 2026 | Category Outreach and Education | Office School of Agro and Rural Technology A capacity-building program on “Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Kit and Their Distribution” was organized by IIT Guwahati in collaboration with ICAR-ATARI, Zone VI, Guwahati, at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sonitpur on 25

The Diversity & Equality Cell of IIT Guwahati and the NSS Cell, organised a quiz, debate, lecture, tribute, and film to mark the 136th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

The online degree offered by IIT Guwahati is designed for those seeking a rigorous technical education alongside their professional or academic pursuits. Applications for the 2026–27 batch are open until 30 April 2026. Published 21 March 2026 | Category Community & Outreach | Office Online Education & Skilling AI Confluence 2025 Data is no longer a niche technical concern. It is a fundamental part of every modern industry. From healthcare and finance to logistics and the c

Fourteen days of cultural immersion, collaborative research, and cross-regional friendship send forty-four delegates home as ambassadors of the Northeast. Published 29 March 2026 | Category Community & Outreach | Office Student Affairs When student delegates from Chhattisgarh and New Delhi arrived at IIT Guwahati on 17 March 2026, they stepped into a region many of them had encountered only in textbooks. By the time they departed on 28 March, they had stood beside the Brahmap

A North Eastern Council-sponsored initiative brings together scientists, administrators, and farmers to scale up soil carbon monitoring across the region. Published 30 March 2026 | Category Community & Outreach | Office School of Agro and Rural Technology The School of Agro and Rural Technology at IIT Guwahati hosted a one-day Training and Capacity Building Workshop on March 27, 2026, marking the launch of a major collaborative effort to improve soil health management across

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati continues to strengthen its role as a hub for academic and cultural exchange, recently hosting two student delegations from Sherubtse College in Bhutan and Mahabodhi School in Arunachal Pradesh. Published 13 March 2026 | Category Community and Outreach | Office Outreach Education Programme The visits of student delegations from Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan underscore the institute’s commitment to fostering regional integration and inspi

The Senate Hall at IIT Guwahati transformed into a hub of cultural vibrancy and intellectual discourse to honour International Women’s Day Published 6 March 2026 | Category Community & Outreach In a vibrant display of community spirit, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati marked International Women’s Day 2026 with an event at the Senate Hall. Guided by the theme "Give to Gain," the afternoon brought together students, staff, faculty, and their families to honour the