Sharing their wisdom on business strategies, leveraging the potential of technology, ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI), and modern business models, this year’s theme for the event was ‘Technovation: Leading Change through Innovation and Technology.’

From policy and entrepreneurship to strategy and finance, the room was abuzz with cross-sectional engagement between leaders who spoke on healthcare, technology, and becoming better leaders for the future, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Balance

Prof. Neerja Pande explored the balance between technology and the personal touch in our fast-paced world. She emphasized the enduring connection of the alumni with their alma mater and the significance of the ‘power of presence’ in our evolving world.

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This emotion served as the forerunner for the rest of the two days, when various alumni gave back to the institute by sharing their learnings from their experiences while feeling a sense of nostalgia for the institute where it all began.

He shed light on how healthcare has become a global technological focal point and addressed the challenges and solutions surrounding quality and affordable healthcare.

The second day

On the second day, students were excited to hear from other industry experts, including Ms. Niharika Jalan, Founder & Chief Growth Officer at INDICOLD; Mr. Nikunj Nangalia, General Manager, RENEW POWER; Mr. Vaibhav Singh, Executive Director, PWC, and Prof. Kaushik R Bandyopadhyay from IIM Lucknow.

Discussion

In the discussion, the concept of technology through the lens of sustainability was explored. The panelists provided ideas on critical themes such as automation for a sustainable future, equitable energy distribution, the necessity of long-term thinking, how EVs may be significant in a sustainable economy, and the dynamics of the renewable energy market, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

In their panel discussion, Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal, CEO & Founder, Mediskool Health Services; Ms. Aparna Raman, Director, BMR Advisors India; Mr. Vishal Chadda, Assistant Vice President, HCL Technologies; Prof. S. Venkataramanaiah from IIM Lucknow, and Mr. Amit Kumar, a Student Representative, talked extensively about the key role of leadership and how it drives a company’s success.

They put emphasis on how leadership relies on effective decision-making and how that can empower and inspire people, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

She noted that in the long term, the only way to offset the carbon footprint of IoT devices and data centers is to continue research and keep making them more energy-efficient while using a bouquet of renewable energy sources.

Google, Microsoft, and AWS are exploring the use of renewable energy to power their data centers, she said.

Many of these companies are investing in carbon offset programs as a short-term solution. However, these are not perfect solutions, she added.

The event was a resounding success, as current IIM Lucknow students left the auditorium with a renewed vision of who they wanted to become in their respective industries.

They were inspired by the numerous possibilities for their future, and this conclave effectively bridged the gap between successful alumni and inquisitive students gearing up for their professional lives, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

The exam is being conducted on every Friday and Saturday from 7 March to 28 June 2025, closing date for online NATA 2025 application submission is Friday exam is 11:59 PM on every Monday from 7 March to 28 June 2025.

Similarly, deadline for NATA 2025 application submission online for Saturday exam is 11:59 PM on every Tuesday from 7 March to 28 June 2025. Link For information on important dates in connection with test and NATA 2025 application submission is here.

During that duration, the exam will be conducted on Fridays in afternoon session from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.

Students who are interested in studying graduation in architecture, can take up NATA 2025 application submission.

The brochure containing various details about NATA 2025 is also be released on the official website at the appropriate time. The official website can be accessed at ‘https://nata.in/’ to obtain the information brochure.

How to obtain the brochure

1. Candidates can type the URL ‘https://nata.in/’ in their browsers and submit them to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the button Nata Brochure 2025 which is located on the right hand top corner of the website.

3. Clicking the above button will open the brochure in another webpage and candidates can read the information there about NATA 2025 registration and other related topics.

Who can take up NATA 2025 application submission?

Candidates who have passed plus-two from a recognized educational institution can take up NATA 2025 application submission. It is nothing but applying for the exam.

Subjects in the plus-two must be from the science stream. Architecture aspirants have to pass plus-two with maths, physics, and chemistry as subjects.

Students who have appeared for plus-two exams and are waiting for the results or are about to appear for plus-two exams can also apply.

They have to, however, pass the exam and provide proof of it by the time of admission.

How to take up NATA 2025 application submission?

The process to undertake NATA 2025 application submission is online. Candidates have to visit the official website of the exam to submit applications.

The URL to reach it is ‘https://www.nata.in/’ and process mentioned below can be followed to apply for the exam:

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser of the computer. The website has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the webpage is available, applicants have to click the required link for registration. Registration is to be done to obtain an account with a username and password.

3. Once the registration is done, applicants must log in with their username and password. The application form has to be filled out and submitted.

4. Post submission, candidates can obtain a confirmation message indicating successful submission.

5. Once obtained, applicants can download it and take a printout of it.

Website for NATA 2025 application submission is here

NATA 2025 Application Fee

Candidates taking up NATA 2025 application submission can pay a fee of  ₹1750 if they are from General or OBC categories.

SC/ST/EWS/PwD category candidates have to pay NATA 2025 application submission fee of ₹1250, applicants from transgender category candidates can pay  ₹1000 while taking up NATA 2025 application submission and fee for the outside India candidates is ₹15000.

Candidates seeking more information about NATA 2025 application submission, can refer the information brochure for the exam.

How to download the hall ticket?

Students who have successfully completed the process of NATA 2025 application submission alone can download hall tickets.

The dates for downloading admit cards will be informed in due course. Details will be available on the official website.

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The process to download admit cards is online, candidates have to visit the official website at ‘https://nata.in/’ and follow the process mentioned below:

1. This URL can be typed into the browser and then the webpage is to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, candidates can click the link for admit card.

3. They have to enter their roll number, application number and other information and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.

After the NATA 2025 application submission

Those who have completed NATA 2025 application submission can download the hall ticket and appear for the exam.

The candidates have to pass the exam with the required qualifying marks.

Qualifying marks which are otherwise known as cutoff marks are the minimum scores candidates have to score to be eligible for the admission process.

Scores of the students in the exam have to either greater than the cutoff or equal to it.

Those who pass the exam with the required cutoff score can apply separately with educational institutions offering BArch admissions based on NATA scores.