CBSE has acknowledged security vulnerabilities in its Onmark answer sheet evaluation platform and has thanked ethical hackers who responsibly reported the issues. The board said the flaws are being closely monitored and addressed in collaboration with cybersecurity experts and teams from leading IITs. By openly inviting more vulnerability reports, CBSE is adopting a proactive approach to strengthen the security of one of its most critical digital systems. 

CBSE Flags Security Issues In Evaluation Portal, Seeks Ethical Hackers’ Support

One of those decisions includes installing smaller ceiling fans in hostel rooms to make them unusable for self-harm, a senior institute official said on Thursday (July 31).

IIT Kharagpur finds a way to prevent student suicide crisis amid increasing campus tragedies - Here's what they will do

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is advancing research on extraterrestrial manufacturing, focusing on solutions for human settlement beyond Earth. The Extraterrestrial Manufacturing (ExTeM) team is leading efforts in this area.


'Waterless concrete for Mars': IIT scientists are developing extraterrestrial products for human settlement beyond Earth

A recent IIT study reveals that 45% of Himachal Pradesh is at risk of landslides and floods, with one disaster potentially triggering another. The region has already suffered over 400 deaths from natural calamities, leading to significant damage.

45% of Himachal Pradesh at risk of landslides and floods

Rahul Gandhi underlined that he has “serious problems” with how India's education system is set up. 


What is the difference between BJP and Congress? This is what Rahul Gandhi has to say

Salary packages as low as Rs 4 lakh ($4,764) have been offered to students during the recent placement season at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.

Minimum salary package at IIT Bombay drops to $4,800 during placement season

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Ministry of Education has released the India Rankings 2024. The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has retained the top position, followed by IISC Bangalore securing the second position and IIT Bombay at the third position.

NIRF Ranking 2024 released: IIT Madras retains the top spot, check top institutions

In a heartbreaking incident, a third-year student at IIT Kharagpur Devika Pillai, known for her academic prowess, has died by suicide. Pillai, originally from the south Indian state of Kerala, was studying bioscience and biotechnology at the prestigious institute.

India: Third-year student at IIT Kharagpur, Devika Pillai, dies by suicide

Almost 7,000 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) students, including around 400 students from IIT Delhi, are still unplaced as the placement season for the academic year 2023–24 comes to an end.

Over 7,000 IIT graduates unplaced as job market copes with AI impact

About 36% of IIT Bombay students haven't been employed so far this placement season. Does securing a seat in an IIT no longer guarantee a well-paying job?

Gravitas | Are tech firms reluctant to hire from IIT Bombay?

India's premier Indian Institute of Technology is all set to open a new campus in Sri Lanka. This will be the third offshore campus after Zanzibar and Abu Dhabi.

Gravitas: India's IIT to soon open a campus in Sri Lanka

In what is said to be among the highest individual contributions by an alumnus to Indian academia, US-based tech entrepreneur Sunil Wadhwani donated Rs.110 crore or $13.

US-based tech entrepreneur donates $13.75 million to alma mater IIT-Madras

The first-ever International Campus of IIT Madras is operational right now in Zanzibar, Tanzania. To know more watch this interview with Professor V. Kamakoti, the director of IIT Madras.

Why are India's IITs opening foreign campuses? IIT-M Director explains

Engineering programs used to be very popular in India, but they don't seem to be as popular now. According to official data, the number of students enrolled in engineering and technology courses in the nation has steadily decreased in recent years, from 45.4 lakh in 2014–15 to 39.2 lakh in 2020–21.

Why Engineering course is losing its charm among students | Explained

The famed Indian Institutes of Technology(IITs) and their lakhs of alumni are the global brand ambassadors of the coveted technology institution, which is among the toughest in the world, to get admitted into.

IITs building global presence: IIT Madras functional in Zanzibar, IIT Delhi heads to Abu Dhabi

The alumni of India's prestigious chain of engineering colleges, the government-run Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), are among the CEOs of global firms and hold top positions in various domains.

Less than 1% IITians in ISRO, they don't want to join: ISRO Chief Somanath

According to a study by Future Crime Research Foundation, an IIT Kanpur incubated startup, financial fraud is the number one form of cybercrime in India. Right, and the study shows that between January 2020 and June 2023 financial frauds accounted for over 75 per cent of the Cybercrimes in India.

Study: Financial fraud top cybercrime in India

In a significant move to enhance educational ties between India and Africa, an announcement is expected to be made during External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's visit to Tanzania next week regarding the establishment of the first foreign campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).

During EAM Jaishankar's visit, announcement to be made on setting up IIT campus in Tanzania

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) and other Indian academia have to make a major contribution in emerging countries by focusing on providing free education and low-cost certification in technical courses, said representatives of academia and research groups.

IITs, Indian academia can offer open-source online education to G20 emerging nations, say experts

A team of students from the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras (IIT-M) unveiled their indigenously designed and developed electric racecar 'RF23'. The racecar is capable of delivering a top speed of 150 kmph and accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4 seconds.

India: IIT-M students make electric racecar which goes 0-100 kph in 4 seconds

At the higher levels of competitive boxing, it is not enough if one just packs a punch, one must be able to track the punch as well. Factors such as punch force, upper and lower body movement need to be closely analysed and evaluated to improve a pugilist's performance.

'Tracking a punch' - IIT tech to help Indian boxers analyse punches, up chances of Olympic medals

According to reports, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) are set to open its branches in the UK. India's high commissioner to the United Kingdom, Gaitri Kumar is said to have shared information related to IITs with UK universities.

British universities eye IIT branches in UK

The pandemic has disrupted education worldwide. Online classes continue. However, some high-end tech institutions in India seem undeterred. Despite the new normal, IIT Madras in the Southern Indian city of Chennai is witnessing the highest ever job offers.

IIT Madras in the South Indian city of Chennai is witnessing the highest ever job placement offers

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has been ranked the top Institute in India, in both 'Overall' and 'Engineering' categories in National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF) 2021.

IIT Madras tops NIRF’s overall ranking three years in a row

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