January 2, 2026
The year 2026 began with the Grand Biryani Feast at IIIT-Bangalore. The IIIT-Bangalore family came together to enjoy lunch and celebrate the start of the new year. Director Prof. Debabrata Das wished everyone a great and prosperous year at the get-together.
January 2, 2026
Research admissions were held successfully for the Term 2 (January cycle). The Director, Prof. Debabrata Das, Dean (Academics) Prof. R. Chandrashekar, Registrar Cmde S. R. Sridhar (Retd.), and Research Programmes Coordinator Prof. B. Ashok addressed the new batch of students.
January 5, 2026
IIIT-Bangalore recently inaugurated the Samsung Chip Design Studio (CDS) 2026, a unique initiative aimed at nurturing future chip designers through strong industry–academia collaboration. The event marked an important step toward empowering students with hands-on exposure to real-world semiconductor design challenges. Prof. Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT-Bangalore, inaugurated the programme and welcomed the guests and participants.
We were honored to have the following distinguished leaders from Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) join the inauguration:
· Mr. Anshul Sharma – VP & Head of Memory Solution Team, SSIR
· Mr. Shivendra Srivastava – Head of HR, SSIR
· Mr. Anup Mallya – Manager, Communications, SSIR
· Mr. Dhrumit Vyas – Lead, CSR, SSIR
The event was also supported by IIIT-Bangalore faculty leadership:
· Prof. Chandrashekar Ramanathan, Dean (Academics)
· Prof. Madhav Rao, HoD, ECE
· Prof. Sakshi Arora, Assistant Professor
Through insightful addresses and discussions, the speakers emphasized the importance of practical design thinking, innovation, and industry-relevant skills in the semiconductor domain. A key highlight of the inauguration was the interactive session with the selected student teams, where participants shared their ideas, expectations, and enthusiasm for the programme.
The Samsung Chip Design Studio continues to serve as a powerful platform for students to translate ideas into silicon and gain meaningful exposure to the chip design ecosystem.
January 10, 2026
The reunion of our very first batch, the Class of 1999 took place recently, marking 25 years since they graduated. They visited the campus, explored the infrastructure, and spent time reconnecting. They also met their professors and the Director, Prof. Debabrata Das. Overall, they relived old memories and enjoyed quality time with their batchmates, faculty members, staff, and current students.
January 13, 2026
In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, observed as National Youth Day, we organised a special event aimed at promoting fitness, unity, and the spirit of youth.
The event featured a 3 km run along with a series of engaging recreational activities, encouraging enthusiastic participation from the community.
January 15, 2026
Celebrating Sankranthi and the Kite Festival at IIIT-Bangalore, where tradition meets joy and togetherness! The campus came alive with vibrant kites dotting the sky, festive cheer all around, and shared laughter among students. It was a spirited celebration of culture and community, bringing everyone together in true festive fervour.
January 23, 2026
Vasanta Panchami Pooja at IIIT-Bangalore, celebrating knowledge, learning, and wisdom. The campus observed the occasion with devotion and reverence, invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. It was a serene and meaningful gathering that reflected the institute’s commitment to academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge.
January 17, 2026
Yakshabhimani Balaga, Electronic City, in association with IIIT-Bangalore, organised the Yakshagana performance “Mahamantri Dushtabuddhi” at IIIT-Bangalore. The event drew an excellent audience, and the performance was greatly appreciated by all.
