
January 10, 2025: TMAN 2.0, an event dedicated to innovators, researchers, and leaders from India’s premier institutions, served as a showcase for groundbreaking translational research in Agri-IoT. Organized by the Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay, the event brought together deeptech academic researchers from institutions such as IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT BHU, NIT Warangal, and VNIT Nagpur, among others. The expo featured over 20 cutting-edge deeptech research projects from across the country, culminating in a research grant funding pitch fest. The event successfully created a corpus of INR 10 crore, with TIH announcing funding for seven academic research projects. Along with the grants, TIH will offer technical development support and guidance to help transition these projects from lab to market.
The event also drew participation from more than 10 industrial leaders, including representatives from Poonawalla Fincorp, Tata Communications, Jio, Tata Chemicals, and L&T. Adding to the innovation showcase were promising Agritech startups, highlighting the collaborative effort between academia, industry, and startups to drive advancements in agricultural technology.
Commenting on the occasion, Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, DST, stated, ‘ATMAN 2.0 represents a major stride in advancing innovation, bridging labs to markets. It underscores our commitment to transforming academic research into impactful solutions for national progress.’
Prof. Milind Atrey, DD ART IIT Bombay said ‘ATMAN 2.0 aims to bridge the gap between academic innovation and industry, a proud milestone for our institute. It strengthens our efforts to transform innovative translational research into market-ready solutions.’
Kiran Shesh, CEO – TIH, IIT Bombay said ATMAN 2.0 showcases the evolving strength of TIH as an organization. Our focus remains on recruiting exceptional talent and developing a culture of ambitious thinking and impactful execution. We are well-positioned to take on more projects of national importance
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No, you cannot get admission into B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering) at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay without taking Joint Entrance Examination Main. JEE Main is the mandatory first step to qualify for Joint Entrance Examination Advanced, which is the only entrance exam for IIT admissions. Wi
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Five months is tight, so your prep needs to be sharp and disciplined. Focus on high-weightage topics in Physics (mechanics, electromagnetism), Chemistry (organic + physical), and Maths (calculus, algebra). Solve previous years’ Joint Entrance Examination Advanced papers—this is non-negotiable. Ta
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For admission into Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (often called IIT Mumbai), the required rank in Joint Entrance Examination Advanced depends on the branch and your category. For top branches like Computer Science, you typically need a rank within ~1–70 (General category). For Aerospace En
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Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay offers a B.Tech program in Aerospace Engineering (not called “aeronautical,” but it covers both aeronautics and space-related studies). The program focuses on aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion, aerodynamics, structures, and flight mechanics. It is one of
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IITs do not offer lateral entry into B.Tech programs. Admission is only through first-year entry via Joint Entrance Examination Advanced, after qualifying JEE Main. Even diploma holders must follow this same route and start from 1st year, not 2nd year. Aerospace engineering at IIT-B is highly com







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