India International Science Festival 2024 (IISF 2024) turned out to be a very impressive affair. Special point about IISF 2024 was that more than 50% of the participants in all events held as a part of the fest were from north east.

Chief guest for IISF 2024 Valedictory

Chief guest for the valedictory of IISF 2024 was Keshab Mahanta, Minister for Science, Technology and Climate Change, Government of Assam.

Prof. Subhendu Sekhar Bag, Associate Dean, and IIT-G’s single point of contact for IISF 2024, Dr. V.M. Tiwari, Director, CSIR-NEIST, and Shri P.A. Vivekenenda Pai, Secretary General, Vijnana Bharati were also among those present.

Scientific achievements

Keshab Mahanta said IISF 2024 has truly been a remarkable celebration of India’s scientific achievements, underscoring the pivotal role of science and technology in shaping our future.

Over the last four days, we have witnessed an inspiring display of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing, with participants from all walks of life coming together to explore the transformative power of science, he said.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Science and Technology, as well as all the partners who have supported this initiative, he said speaking during the valedictory of IISF 2024.

‘Assam is honoured to host such an important event, and we are committed to continuing our efforts to advance science and technology in the region.’

As we look ahead, we remain focused on leveraging science and innovation to build a more sustainable and self-reliant future for India, he said.

Events

IISF 2024 featured 25 distinct events with more than 150 technical sessions and panel discussions organized over three days.

The huge breadth of the events at IISF 2024 could be ascertained from the presence of more than 400 resource persons and 7,000+ registered delegates who attended the technical sessions.

Most of the visitors were engaged in interactions at the various exhibition halls.

CSIR is proud to contribute to India’s scientific progress and will ensure the ‘Guwahati Declaration’ drives impactful initiatives, she said.

We are committed to nurturing innovative ideas from the student hackathon and tackling key challenges through mission-driven programs, she said.

Together, we are committed to strengthen IISF as a platform for inspiration and collaboration, advancing India’s global scientific leadership, she said.

Collaboration

Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram spoke about IISF 2024.

“IISF 2024 stands as a testament to the spirit of collaboration and innovation. This platform not only celebrates the strides made in scientific advancements but also strengthens the bond between science and society.

The festival has been instrumental in inspiring young minds, uniting diverse stakeholders, and showcasing the transformative potential of science and technology in driving India toward global leadership and self-reliance, he said.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, and all the collaborating bodies, including the Department of Atomic Energy, the Department of Space, IIT Guwahati, and Vijnana Bharati, for their unwavering support and dedication, he said.

Hackathon

The S&T Hackathon saw more than 80 problem statements being received from different Ministries of the Government of India.

Out of more than 280 registrations, 100 teams were selected for the final round at IISF 2024 and featured a non-stop engagement lasting continuously over 24 hours.

For the first time in the history of IISF, 18 teams were awarded and shall be forwarded to the corresponding Department of the Government of India for further action including implementation, internships, project positions, etc., with a year-long follow-up.

Young scientist

The Young Scientist Conclave featured Young Scientist Awardees, including the Vigyan Yuva SSB Awardees, as resource persons. With more than 1,40,800 recognized startups, India hosts the 3rd largest startup ecosystem in the world.

Mission Start-up brought together more than 200 entrepreneurs, investors, experts and other stakeholders from the start-up ecosystem and involved a Fire-side Talk on the first evening followed by success stories from Bharat, Pitch Sessions and Investors Meet.

About IISF 2024

The 10th edition of the Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Science’s event India International Science Festival will be held from 30th November to 3rd December 2024 at IIT Guwahati campus.

The main purpose of IISF is the celebration of science by all. Through its creative programs and activities, IISF will provide opportunities to people and scientific fraternity in the country and abroad to come together and work together.

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The schedule to submit applications for JEE Advanced 2025 has been announced along with that of AAT 2025 registration,

Application process for AAT starts after result declaration of JEE Advanced. This year too, the trend is no different.

Who will conduct AAT 2025?

AAT 2025 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur and is expected to see a participation in impressive numbers. The same institution is conducting JEE Advanced 2025.

Details about the exam are available on the official website mentioned above. Students who pass AAT 2025 will be able to study BArch in IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur and IIT (BHU) Varnasi.

Who can take up AAT 2025 registration?

Students who have passed JEE Advanced 2025 with required qualifying marks can take up AAT 2025 registration. Applying for JEE Advanced requires a pass in JEE Mains.

Candidates who have passed plus two with maths, physics and chemistry as subjects will be able to take up JEE Mains registration. The process to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration is online.

1. The URL has to be typed into the browser and the webpage has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, students should click the link for JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and enter JEE Advanced 2025 registration number, their date of birth, mobile number and email address.

3. Post providing the above details, applicants will be asked if they are interested in AAT. Students have to answer ‘Yes’ to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

4. Candidates have to provide the required information and choose the centers where they wish to write the exam and submit the form.

5. They will receive message indicating successful completion of JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

The message has to be downloaded and a printout of it has to be taken and preserved for use in future. This could be of use during the admission process.

Website for JEE Advanced 2025/AAT 2025 Registration is Here

Exam pattern

Candidates who have completed JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration must also know the exam pattern if they are to score good marks.

Those who have taken up AAT 2025 registration can take up the exam which will be held in offline mode, as a pen and paper mode test.

Candidates will have three hours time to answer all the questions. The medium of the test is English.

The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

Syllabus for AAT 2025

The next thing to do after completing AAT 2025 registration is focus on preparing for the test.

The subjects to be studied while preparing for AAT 2025 are mentioned below. Candidates can also refer the official website for more information on syllabus when the registration for the exam begins:

Geometrical Drawing

Exercises in geometrical drawing containing lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, etc. Study of plan (top view), elevation (front or side views) of simple solid objects like prisms, cones, cylinders, cubes, splayed surface holders, etc.

Freehand Drawing

This would comprise of simple drawing depicting the total object in its right form and proportion, surface texture, relative location and details of its component parts in appropriate scale.

Common domestic or day-to-day life usable objects like furniture, equipment, etc., from memory.

Three dimension perception

Understanding and appreciation of three-dimensional forms with building elements, colour, volume and orientation. Visualization through structuring objects in memory.

Architectural Awareness

General interest and awareness of famous architectural creations – both national and international, places and personalities (architects, designers, etc.) in the related domain.

Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity

Composition exercise with given elements. Context mapping.

Creativity check through innovative uncommon test with familiar objects. Sense of colour grouping or application.

The medium of the test is English. The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

The admit cards obtained for JEE Advanced 2025 can also be used to gain entry into the test centers for AAT 2024.

Point to remember

Candidates can visit the official website of JEE Advanced exam for more information on JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and other related topics.

The students have to quickly take up the AAT 2025 registration as the time left would be very short.

Like JEE Advanced exam where the registration is open for a longer duration, that of AAT 2025 registration is open for only a short period.

The details about AAT 2025 registration provided above are for general understanding purpose of the students.

There could be some changes in the exam, students can visit the official website of the exam at regular intervals to receive updates.

More information could be provided as the time for AAT 2025 registration would commence, till that time, students can refer other sources also.

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