IIT Madras Unveils Advanced Maritime Research Facility with Rs. 4.5 Crore Funding from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) inaugurated an advanced ocean engineering research facility on 20th May 2026 at its Satellite Campus in Thaiyur, near Chennai. The state-of-the-art Circulating Water Tunnel facility, constructed with Rs. 4.5 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), marks a significant milestone in India’s maritime research capabilities. The facility, now fully operational, is designed to support cutting-edge hydrodynamic studies and experimental testing of ship models, propellers, and underwater structures. The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent figures including Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations), Capt. Jagmohan, IN (Rtd), Chairman and Managing Director of MDL, and Mr. Vinit Wagh, Deputy General Manager (Design) from MDL. Other key participants included Prof. R. Vijayakumar from the Department of Ocean Engineering, Ms. Vasudha Narasimhan, Senior Vice President - Corporate Relations, and Mr. Kaviraj Nair, CEO of the Office of Institutional Advancement, along with other stakeholders from IIT Madras. The hybrid wind and circulating water channel facility provides a stable, uniform-flow test section for advanced hydrodynamic investigations. This will significantly enhance research and teaching activities in the Department of Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras. The facility’s capabilities include testing marine vehicles, offshore systems, underwater structures, and fluid dynamics, while also offering advanced training opportunities for students and researchers in ocean engineering and related disciplines. Prof.#chennai #iit_madras #mazagon_dock_shipbuilders #thaiyur #hydra_centre
CBSE Ropes In IIT Experts, 4 PSBs To Fix Payment Portal After Class 12 Fee Glitch Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday directed technical experts from IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur, along with four public sector banks, to overhaul the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) payment gateway following a technical failure that caused incorrect fee deductions for Class 12 students applying for scanned copies of their evaluated answer books. The crisis emerged after portal errors on May 21 and 22, during which students were either overcharged or charged less than the applicable fee. CBSE controller of examinations Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj announced that excess amounts would be refunded through the same payment method used during the application process, while undercharged students would be informed separately about required balance payments. Scanned copies would be provided to all affected students without requiring fresh requests. Pradhan emphasized that student interests remained paramount and ordered CBSE to prioritize corrective measures to ensure a transparent and efficient system. The education ministry stated that the coordinated effort with the finance ministry and the four banks—State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Indian Bank—was expected to enhance digital transaction security, improve gateway stability, and streamline post-result services for students. The expert teams were tasked with assessing portal stability, server performance, and IT infrastructure, while addressing login authentication, user access systems, and payment gateway vulnerabilities. The incident highlighted the need for a complete overhaul of CBSE’s payment gateway system, as the scale of the disruption became apparent.#bank_of_baroda #cbse #state_bank_of_india #iit_madras #iit_kanpur
List of IITs Accepting GATE 2026 Scores for M.Tech Admission As GATE 2026 results draw closer, students are seeking clarity on which institutions will accept their scores for M.Tech admissions. This guide outlines the IITs and IISc that recognize GATE scores, along with insights into historical cut-off trends to aid in selecting suitable programs. The GATE 2026 exam remains a critical pathway for admission to prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which are renowned for their rigorous academic standards, research opportunities, and strong industry placements. M.Tech admissions based on GATE 2026 scores are typically managed through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP), which streamlines the seat allocation process. This portal enables candidates to access a comprehensive list of IITs and IISc that accept GATE scores for M.Tech programs. The list includes prominent institutions such as IIT Madras (Chennai), IIT Kharagpur (Kharagpur), IIT Guwahati (Guwahati), IIT Hyderabad (Hyderabad), and the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru. These institutions are globally recognized for their academic excellence and have consistently produced graduates with strong industry placements. Historical data on cut-off trends provides valuable context for applicants. For older IITs like IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay, the GATE score range for competitive branches such as Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering typically exceeds 750. Newer IITs may have varying thresholds, influenced by factors such as the difficulty of the exam and seat availability. The cutoff for each institution is also affected by the number of seats allocated to specific branches and the distribution of candidates across categories.#iit_hyderabad #iit_madras #iit_kharagpur #iit_guwahati #iis_c
