The vision of IIT Goa is to strive to become a unique institution of higher learning, offering state-of-the-art education, research, and training in science and technology to have an impact on society, the environment, and global challenges.

Courses at IIT Goa

IIT Goa can be a great place to study graduation in engineering in the disciplines of Computer Science and Engineering (BTech Computer Science and Engineering), Electrical Engineering (BTech Electrical Engineering), Mechanical Engineering (BTech Mechanical Engineering), and Mathematics and Computing (BTech Mathematics and Computing).

Individuals with an interest in delving deeper into various subjects can also pursue a doctorate which is offered here as Ph.D. IIT Goa offers Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Computer Sciences, Electrical Sciences, Mechanical Sciences, Mathematics and Humanities, and Social Sciences under the Regular and Part-time (External/Sponsored) categories.

Admission process and selection

Students aiming for BTech at IIT Goa have to pass JEE Mains exam which is usually conducted two times a year and have to pass it with a rank that comes within the top 2.5 lakhs on the national level to appear for JEE Advanced.

Students have to pass JEE Advanced with the required qualifying marks and then apply for counseling that will be conducted by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) where they have to choose IIT Goa to study the course of their choice.

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Applicants for MTech must pass the GATE exam with the required score and then register at Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). After successful registration in COAP, the candidate has to register in the M.tech application portal of IIT Goa.

Candidates can access the offers made from IIT Goa in COAP and IIT Goa online M.Tech. application portal during the time window mentioned in COAP. Applicants for Ph.D. must appear for a written test and pass it with the required qualifying marks to take part in the interview.

The selection for BTech and MTech at IIT Goa is based on performance in written tests, performance in the qualifying exam, choice of the course by candidates, and availability of seats. Candidates for Ph.D. are selected based on their performance in the written tests, performance in the qualifying exam, performance in the interview, choice of the course of the candidates, and availability of seats.

Post account creation, candidates can log in and then fill out the application form for JEE Mains, pay the registration fees and submit the application. The process for applying for JEE Advanced and GATE is also the same, applications can be submitted on the respective official websites of the exam which will be made operational at the appropriate time.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has collaborated with z21 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm operated by its alumni. The z21 venture capital firm founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni will invest a total of Rs 2.5 crore in this partnership. The institute mentioned in a statement on Friday that the preliminary investment per team in this collaboration will be Rs 25 lakh.

As a result, IIT Kharagpur and z21 Ventures are joining hands to start an innovative program to provide final-year students with the necessary support and resources to create a successful startup.

The accelerator is created to leverage exceptional talent from IIT Kharagpur, turning ambitious ideas into market-ready startups. It will provide participants with unparalleled access to mentorship, funding, and premium resources. Centred on developing technological, scalable solutions to global challenges, the program will combine the latest research capabilities by IIT Kharagpur with the investment success cultivated by z21 Ventures to empower student entrepreneurs to make lasting, transformative changes.

• Mentorship: Direct guidance from successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and venture capitalists.
• Seed Funding: Access to early-stage funding opportunities to ignite their ventures.
• Workshops and Training: Tailored sessions on business-building necessary features, including business development, product-market fit, fundraising, and scaling operations.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with a wide network of investors, successful entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders, that promote partnership and business development.

The accelerator is designed to tap into the immense talent pool at KGP and translate bold ideas into marketable ventures. It offers a platform with unmatched access to mentorship, funding, and top-tier resources for participants. The focus of this program would be on building technical, scalable solutions to global challenges by leveraging IIT Kharagpur’s cutting-edge research along with proven investments in z21 Ventures. This is meant to empower student entrepreneurs to change the world.

First cohort and the structure of the program

The accelerator program will accept up to 10 teams in the first cohort. Throughout the program, these teams will continue to receive mentoring, strategic guidance, and seed funding in efforts to develop their ideas into products. Participants will also tap into the extensive network of z21 Ventures’ industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and experienced advisors dedicated to guiding them toward market success. Critical infrastructure support would also be offered by IIT Kharagpur even after graduation to ease the transition from idea development to execution.

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“Start-up Accelerator Program with z21 Ventures, founded by our esteemed IIT alumni, to launch the ‘KGP Forge Entrepreneur’ is a structured accelerator program created to teach the students about company building, basic company finance and company law, fundraising etc. It is a significant step toward empowering our BTech, MTech, and PhD students. This collaboration aims to provide budding entrepreneurs with mentorship, resources, financial support and professional networks sufficient to convert their ideas into successful startups”, said V K Tewari, Director, of IIT Kharagpur. KGP alumni can also participate in this transformative program, in case they collaborate with current KGP students on their founding teams.

Conclusion

The IIT Kharagpur and z21 Ventures collaboration marks a transformative step in advancing student entrepreneurship. With its first cohort set to support up to 10 teams, this accelerator program gives aspiring entrepreneurs a solid platform from which they can turn innovative ideas into impactful startups. Combining cutting-edge research from IIT Kharagpur with investment expertise from z21 Ventures, this initiative will focus on scalable solutions to global challenges. This is done through mentorship, funding, and comprehensive resources to equip the participants to make meaningful contributions and lay the foundation for generations yet to come of trailblazing innovators.