The event was co-organized by the INUP host institutes — IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras and IIT Kharagpur.

Vital Platform

The INUP Users Meet provided a vital platform for innovators, experts, and stakeholders within the nanoelectronics ecosystem to exchange insights and discuss the expansion of excellence in nanoelectronics research across India, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

Chief Guest

Secretary of MeitY, Government of India, S. Krishnan was the Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address, where he emphasized the pivotal role INUP has played in advancing nanoelectronics research in India.

He underscored the importance of INUP program. The Indian Nanoelectronics User Program (INUP) has become a cornerstone of nanoelectronics research in India.

It is functioning as a national facility that is accessible to all academic and research institutions, said the chief guest.

‘We have made significant strides in this journey, and as we look ahead, our focus will be on enhancing our research capabilities and fostering stronger collaborations across institutions.’

MeitY remains fully committed to supporting this vital program, ensuring that we continue to reach new milestones in India’s semiconductor and nanoelectronics sectors, he said.

Collective Effort

‘The INUP program represents our collective effort to drive innovation in the semiconductor field,’ said the chief guest.

For instance, IIT Guwahati is uniquely positioned to train the workforce that will contribute to the upcoming Tata semiconductor assembly and test facility in Assam, he said.

Participation And Presence

The event witnessed the presence of Dr. R. Chidambaram, Former Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India; Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Ex-Director, IIT Delhi and Group Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani.

Prof. J. Vasi, Professor Emeritus, IIT Bombay, Prof. Rudra Pratap, Vice-Chancellor, Plaksha University Mohali; and Prof. Milind Atray, Deputy Director, IIT Bombay were also among others present.

Over 350 participants attended this grand event, including Chief Investigators from the six INUP institutions, experts from industry and academia, startups, and INUP users.

IIT Guwahati was represented by a dedicated group of 43 participants from the Northeast region, selected across various categories such as INUP users of R&D projects, Hackathon winners, startups, and collaborating institutes.

Dr. Sangeeta Semwal, Scientist E from MeitY, emphasized the importance of programs like INUP, which are conducted by top IITs with state-of-the-art facilities, in providing an excellent platform for nano semiconductor researchers.

Success Stories

The event featured success stories from INUP users, keynote addresses by leading experts, technical sessions, poster presentations, and interactive discussions, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

They all aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation within the nanoelectronics community.

One of the event’s highlights was the felicitation ceremony, where outstanding contributors to the program were recognized for their achievements, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

Director of IIT Guwahati

Director of IIT Guwahati Prof spoke about the institution’s participation in the INUP program.

IIT Guwahati is proud to be a part of the INUP initiative, which has significantly contributed to the advancement of nanoelectronics research in India, he said.

This program not only provides a national facility for institutions across the country but also serves as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration in the semiconductor domain, said IIT Guwahati director.

‘Our participation in this program aligns with our commitment to fostering cutting-edge research and driving technological advancements.’

We are working closely with our partners to push the boundaries of nanoelectronics research and contribute to India’s growing prominence in the global semiconductor landscape, said IIT Guwahati director.

Center For Nanotechnology at IIT Guwahati

Highlighting the Centre for Nanotechnology at IIT Guwahati, Prof. Dipankar Bandyopadhyay elaborated on the successful outcomes of the program, particularly in the Northeast region, where the INUP i2i program has integrated over 428 participants.

Prof. Bandyopadhyay noted the significant impact this initiative has had on local research and innovation.

Budding Scholars

Prof. Akshai Kumar A.S., Head, Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Guwahati said this flagship initiative has benefitted budding scholars, not only in developing cutting-edge research prototypes but also in venturing into entrepreneurial activities.

These efforts by young minds go beyond traditional textbook knowledge and soft teaching skills, said Prof Akshai Kumar of IIT Guwahati.

Importance

INUP Users Meet 2024 underscoCred the importance of expanding the INUP program to more users, fostering startups, enhancing collaborations with institutions, creating employment opportunities, and boosting the burgeoning semiconductor industry in India, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

As the event concluded, it left a strong sense of community and shared purpose, reflecting the spirit of collaboration that INUP strives to promote.

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The program continues to play a crucial role in nurturing innovation and supporting the growth of the nanoelectronics ecosystem in the country, contributing to the vision of a prosperous and developed nation — Viksit Bharat.

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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