The event at IIT Roorkee was held on 6 September 2023 at the Auditorium, Multi Activity Centre. Through the efforts of DInC, the Institute strives to cultivate an organizational culture and a workspace that is inclusive, equitable, and conducive to learning.

Welcome

Prof. Mahua Mukherjee, Chairperson, DInC welcomed the gathering and threw some light on the genesis and motto of the Committee. The event was inaugurated by Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee.

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He encouraged the members of the IIT Roorkee to acknowledge their extraordinary potential through this event to nurture comprehension, exalt differences and collaboratively labor towards a more inclusive society.

Nurture

Director of IIT Roorkee mentioned that IITR has consistently nurtured some of the finest minds, sculpting not only their careers but also their characters.

The legacy of IIT Roorkee transcends its campus, reaching every corner of the globe through its alumni, who are luminaries, visionaries, and pioneers in their respective domains, he said.

As we embark on today’s event, let us acknowledge the extraordinary potential that lies before us. It is an opportunity to nurture comprehension, exalt differences, and collaboratively labor towards a more inclusive society, said Director of IIT Roorkee.

The conversations we engage in today have the power to sculpt our destiny and that of generations yet to come, he said.

Her enlightening remarks provided fresh perspectives on the profound impact of diversity and inclusivity on fostering innovation and advancing scientific research.

In her keynote address, Dr. Kalaiselvi emphasized the pivotal role that diversity plays in shaping the future of scientific discovery and technological breakthroughs.

Workshop

The Committee conducted a Workshop on Diversity Inclusion Policy with external experts Hon’ble Justice Ajay Bhanot, Allahabad High Court and Dr. Anita Aggarwal, Head-Tech.

Development Transfer, DST-GoI. The internal panelists were Prof. Ranjana Pathania, Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Major Reeti Upadhyay (Retd.), Deputy Registrar, IIT Roorkee.

The workshop was moderated by Prof. Rajat Agrawal, Department of Management Sciences, IIT Roorkee.

Dr. Anita Aggarwal addressed a distinguished audience to champion the cause of diversity and inclusion within India’s innovation ecosystem, say sources from IIT Roorkee.

She emphasized on the need to be proactive in fostering diversity in all programs, initiatives, and research teams, recognizing the rich tapestry of talent that thrives in India.

Coordination

The event was coordinated by Prof. Sarada Pradhan with joint efforts by all DInC members Prof. Sneha Singh, Prof. Rachita Gulati, Prof. Vimal Kumar, Prof. Himanshu Jain, students and Md. Anze M.P.

It was attended by students, teaching, non-teaching staff of the IIT Roorkee. The event ended with vote of thanks with the commitment by the DInC to follow up with many more awareness programs and lectures to be organized in the future.

‘Abhyudaya’ embodied IIT Roorkee’s vision for pioneering research and technological advancements while championing diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of its mission.

The event underscored the institute’s dedication to creating a more equitable future, reflecting its broader commitment to excellence and innovation.

The exam will be conducted on 18 May 2025.  This is for those keen on admission into IITs situated in various states of India.

The entrance exam for IIT admission will be conducted by IIT Kanpur for 2025.

Age Limit

Students trying to take up JEE Advanced 2025 application submission must have been born on or after October 1, 2000. Five years age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1995.

Admission process

Candidates have to take up JEE Advanced 2025 application submission online. Those who have submitted applications will appear for JEE Advanced 2025 conducted by IIT Kanpur.

Individuals have to pass the entrance test with required qualifying marks to be eligible for further procedure which includes counselling.

Counselling is the process where the students can choose the course of their choice and the institution where they desire to study it.

Selection will be done based on performance in the qualifying exam, written test, choice of the course by candidate and availability of seats there.

Who can take up JEE Advanced 2025 application submission?

The eligibility required to take up JEE Advanced 2024 registration is a pass in plus two from a recognized educational institution located anywhere in India.

They must have passed plus two from science stream with subjects as maths/biology physics and chemistry.

Those keen on pure engineering can pass plus two with maths, physics and chemistry as core subjects.

And, candidates focusing on biology or biotechnology oriented engineering courses should have passed plus two with biology, physics and chemistry as subjects.

Applicants must also have passed JEE Mains with a rank among the top 2.5 lakhs on a national level. Candidates who fulfill all these conditions can take up JEE Advanced 2025 registration.

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

Process differs here as applicants are divided into two categories – Indian citizens and foreign nationals and the process to register is different for both these categories.

Foreign applicants

Once the web page is available in the browser, candidates must click the registration link.

Post clicking the link, candidates can provide details like their name, date of birth, and email id and create an account comprising a username and password.

Once the account is ready, candidates can log in and start filling out the application form for JEE Advanced 2025.

The form has to be filled and the registration fee has to be paid and submitted.

Post submission, applicants have to wait for the message indicating successful submission, once it is obtained, it can be downloaded and a printout of it has to be taken and preserved for future use.

Indian applicants

Eligibility for Indian applicants is a pass in plus-two and also in JEE Mains. They can visit the official website mentioned above and click the registration link.

Post clicking the registration link, they can enter their JEE Mains roll number, date of birth and other information and log in and begin JEE Advanced 2025 application submission.

JEE Advanced 2025 application submission fee is to be paid and the form has to be submitted.

Website for JEE Advanced 2025 application submission can be accessed here

1. Type the URL mentioned above and submit it to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, click the link for downloading the hall ticket.

3. Enter application number, date of birth and other details to view the admit card.

4. Download the admit card and take a printout of it.

After JEE Advanced 2025 application submission

Candidates have to attend the exam on the date which would be mentioned at the appropriate time.

Those who have passed the exam with required qualifying marks and are keen on studying BTech in IITs can go for the counselling conducted by JoSAA.

Students who have a desire to study BArch in IITs can appear for AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test) which will open for registration after result declaration for JEE Advanced 2025.

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