The event was conducted in association with IIT Ropar and IIT Guwahati from 21 to 26 July 2024, say sources from IIT Mandi.

Cornerstone

Density Functional Theory (DFT) has been a cornerstone in the advancement of theoretical and computational chemistry and physics, offering invaluable insights into the electronic structure of atoms, molecules, and condensed matter.

More about the event

Prof. Arti Kashyap, Convener of the conference spoke about the event. The conference was unique in its two-part structure.

The first part covered the fundamental, basic concepts of the journey of Density Functional Theory (DFT) and its current standing.

It also highlighted how machine learning is shaping the field of materials physics.

In the second part, research work from various groups was presented by faculty members from different institutes, she said.

About 100 students showcased their work through posters at the conference. The event saw participation from across India, with a diverse array of speakers and students, she said.

The free-flowing discussions and interactions between students and faculty from different institutes fostered potential collaborations, she said.

Overall, the conference was a huge success in terms of learning and the exchange of ideas among the DFT scientific community, she said.

Sessions

The event featured a series of engaging sessions that covered a broad spectrum of topics, including:

$ Machine Learning for Materials Science

$ Topology in Quantum Materials

$ Exotic Quantum Effects

$ Spin-Orbit Related Phenomena

$ Magnetism in 2D Materials

It ensured a thorough exploration of the current state and future directions of this essential theoretical framework, say sources from IIT Mandi.

Highlight

A major highlight of the conference was the special lectures and the initial School/Workshop sessions, where students were introduced to the fundamental concepts of complex methods, say sources from IIT Mandi.

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These sessions demonstrated how these methods are being applied to understand the properties of materials for various applications, offering participants a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of DFT.

Innovations

This landmark event not only celebrated the past achievements of DFT but also paved the way for future innovations and applications in the field, reinforcing IIT Mandi’s position as a leader in scientific research and education.

Also among them are , School of Physical Sciences (SPS), School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (SMME), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCENE).

The others are, School of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), and School of Management (SOM).

The Centers are the Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMRC), Centre for Design and Fabrication of Electrical Devices (C4DFED), BioX Centre.

Also are, Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications Centre (IKSMHA Centre) and Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

The Institute offers B.Tech. programs in seven different streams, one M.A. program, ten M.Tech. programs, nine Ph.D. programs, and one Ph.D. program.

The unique, project-oriented B.Tech. curriculum is centered around its 4-year long Design and Innovation stream.

Since the inception of the Institute, IIT Mandi faculty have been involved in over 275 Research and Development (R&D) projects worth more than Rs. 120 crores.

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JEE Advanced for 2025 is said to take place on 18 May 2025. The date was announced recently. Complete schedule for JEE Advanced 2025 will be made known soon.

Along with the schedule of JEE Advanced 2025, AAT 2025 registration schedule too would be made known.

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

AAT 2025 registration is expected to start in June or July 2025 tentatively after the results of JEE Advanced 2025 are released.

Registration of JEE Advanced will start a few days after release of JEE Mains 2025 result of second edition.

Result for second edition of JEE Mains 2025 is to be released on 17 April 2025, application submission for JEE Advanced 2025 will start few days after that.

Results for JEE Advanced 2025 will be out and then AAT 2025 registration will start mostly on the day the result for JEE Advanced 2025 is released.

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 will be available on the official website mentioned above. Students who pass AAT 2024 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.

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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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