IIIT Allahabad

The team “Enigmaa” of IIITA won 1st prize in the Smart India Hackathon 2025 Software Category, held at Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering and Technology, Puducherry. This demanding event was a 36-hour hackathon held on December 8-9, 2025, and the Problem Statement worked on by the team was “Rake Optimization Suite (ROS): AI-Based Decision Support System for Smart Rake Planning”. The team also won the prize of Rs. 1,50,000/-

The team successfully solved the challenging Problem Statement 25208, “Rake Optimization Suite (ROS): AI-Based Decision Support System for Smart Rake Planning,” presented by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The Rake Optimization Suite (ROS), is an AI/ML-driven Decision Support System designed to automate and optimize rake formation and dispatch planning for SAIL. It leverages real-time data on orders, inventory, wagon availability, and loading capacities to generate dynamic rake plans using optimization engines like OR-Tools and Pyomo, ultimately targeting the reduction of demurrage hours and improvement in rake utilization.

Team members:

HARGUN PREET SINGH (IIT2023191) (Team Leader)
ADARSH KUMAR (IIT2023194)
AMBIKA GAVEL (IIT2023193)
SAUMYA TALATI (IIT2023203)
KANISHK SAKARWAR (IIT2023210)
KESHAV PORWAL (IIT2023211)

Mentor: Dr. Triloki Pant

🌟 Big Day at IIIT Allahabad! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of the STEM & Innovation Hub at our Center for Intelligent Robotics (CIR), established in collaboration with STEMLearn.AI.
This hub will bring:
• Cutting-edge research in AI, Robotics & Data Science
• Hands-on training, workshops & prototype development
• Opportunities for students from schools to Ph.D. scholars to learn, innovate & create
• Collaboration with industry partners to build a skilled, future-ready India
The inauguration was graced by Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, and our Director Prof. Mukul Sutaone.
Let’s together shape a culture of innovation and make this hub a beacon of creativity!

20th Convocation of IIIT Allahabad concluded on 13 September. 648 degrees and 22 medals have been awarded.

IIIT-A 20th CONVOCATION: AI to transform India’s workforce, tech landscape, says AICTE chairman Highlighting the importance of AI-driven learning, Prof Sitharam announced a major collaboration between AICTE and OpenAI.

Breathe. Stretch. Connect.
IIIT Allahabad celebrated International Yoga Day with unity and mindfulness, embracing the spirit of wellness and harmony. 🧘‍♂️🌿

A sweet tribute to our brave hearts 🇮🇳
Serving chilled rose milk to offer respite from the scorching heat — a gesture of care and gratitude.
Celebrating the spirit of Operation Sindoor with warm patriotism at IIIT Allahabad.
Grateful to our soldiers for inspiring us every day. 💖🥛

Jai Hind 🇮🇳

Salute to our courageous armed forces and the leadership of PM for . India has demonstrated its defense prowess by striking terror camps with precision, showcasing our strength in innovation, strategic planning, and advanced technology.
Jai Hind🇮🇳

# GOI
Sindur

📢 Admissions Open: M.Tech 2025 at IIIT Allahabad

IIIT Allahabad invites applications for its M.Tech programs in Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering.
These programs offer cutting-edge research opportunities in AI & Data Science for health, Genomics, Proteomics, Big Data, and more. Students benefit from industry-based projects, excellent placement records, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

For more details, visit the CCMT and IIITA websites.

Had an incredible time at the Two-Day Symposium & Workshop on Quantum Science and Technology (QST-2025) at IIIT Allahabad! ⚛️✨

Insightful talks, engaging discussions, and hands-on sessions made it a truly enriching experience.

It is a matter of immense pleasure to inform you that the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 has been released and IIIT Allahabad stands in the 751-850 band worldwide and 36th position in India under Computer Science and Information Systems subject category. We were unranked in 2024 under the same category.

Following are the scores obtained for different indicators:

A day that not only marks the adoption of our Constitution but also embodies the birth of largest democracy. Here are glimpses of the Republic Day celebrations at IIIT Allahabad!

Yuva Sangam team from Uttar Pradesh enjoyed Kuchipudi (a traditional dance form of AP) performance and visited the wonderful Machilipatnam Beach.