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DAVV introduces greater flexibility for undergraduate students to change majors
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya has introduced greater academic flexibility for undergraduate students by allowing eligible students to change their major subject when entering the second year. The change applies to programmes including BA, BSc and BCom and is intended to give …
Published Oct 20, 2026
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya has introduced greater academic flexibility for undergraduate students by allowing eligible students to change their major subject when entering the second year. The change applies to programmes including BA, BSc and BCom and is intended to give students more freedom to realign their academic path without changing their overall degree programme. This is distinct from IET-DAVV's recently introduced interdisciplinary Minor Degree option for engineering students. Source: The Times of India, 18 October 2026.
IET-DAVV researchers develop modular robotics learning platform
Researchers Piyush Talreja and Shaurya Jain have developed a modular robotics learning platform at the DAVV Innovation Centre. The project combines a robot called Origin One with an Advanced Vision Shield, giving students a practical environment to work with robotics, …
Published Oct 20, 2026
Researchers Piyush Talreja and Shaurya Jain have developed a modular robotics learning platform at the DAVV Innovation Centre. The project combines a robot called Origin One with an Advanced Vision Shield, giving students a practical environment to work with robotics, sensors, electronics, programming and intelligent automation. The platform is designed for hands-on learning and could also support research into remote monitoring and applications in hazardous environments. Source: IET Times, 12 October 2026.
DAVV and Tripura University begin five-year academic and research partnership
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and Tripura University have entered into a five-year academic and research partnership covering joint research, student and faculty exchanges, internships and collaborative academic initiatives. The agreement also includes work related to digital preservation of indigenous knowledge and …
Published Oct 12, 2026
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and Tripura University have entered into a five-year academic and research partnership covering joint research, student and faculty exchanges, internships and collaborative academic initiatives. The agreement also includes work related to digital preservation of indigenous knowledge and endangered languages, entrepreneurship, eco-tourism and sustainable livelihoods. The collaboration broadens DAVV's institutional research network and creates new opportunities for interdisciplinary academic exchange. Source: Free Press Journal, 2 October 2026.
IET-DAVV Advanced VLSI Lab showcased at SEMICON India 2026
IET-DAVV's Advanced VLSI Lab participated in SEMICON India 2026, highlighting the institute's work in semiconductor and chip-design research. Public updates from the lab reported that IET-DAVV was among a select group of institutes invited to showcase work under India's semiconductor …
Published Oct 12, 2026
IET-DAVV's Advanced VLSI Lab participated in SEMICON India 2026, highlighting the institute's work in semiconductor and chip-design research. Public updates from the lab reported that IET-DAVV was among a select group of institutes invited to showcase work under India's semiconductor and Chips-to-Startup ecosystem, with Dr. Priyanka Sharma representing the institute. The participation reflects IET-DAVV's growing involvement in advanced electronics, VLSI and semiconductor research. Source: IET-DAVV Advanced VLSI Lab public updates / SEMICON India 2026.
IET-DAVV hosts 5G-to-6G technology and career lecture
IET-DAVV hosted a special lecture on 9 October 2026 focused on the evolution from 5G toward 6G technologies and the career opportunities emerging around advanced telecommunications. The session featured Alka Selot Asthana of Tata Communications and covered industry trends, practical …
Published Oct 12, 2026
IET-DAVV hosted a special lecture on 9 October 2026 focused on the evolution from 5G toward 6G technologies and the career opportunities emerging around advanced telecommunications. The session featured Alka Selot Asthana of Tata Communications and covered industry trends, practical engineering skills and future technology directions. DAVV Vice Chancellor Prof. Rakesh Singhai also highlighted the importance of alumni mentorship and stronger industry engagement for students. Source: IET Times, 10 October 2026.
IET-DAVV introduces interdisciplinary Minor Degree program
IET-DAVV has introduced a Minor Degree option that allows engineering students to study subjects outside their primary branch and build interdisciplinary expertise. The programme is designed to let eligible students take additional coursework from the fourth through eighth semesters, subject …
Published Oct 12, 2026
IET-DAVV has introduced a Minor Degree option that allows engineering students to study subjects outside their primary branch and build interdisciplinary expertise. The programme is designed to let eligible students take additional coursework from the fourth through eighth semesters, subject to DAVV credit and academic requirements. The initiative is intended to broaden technical exposure and help students develop skills across engineering disciplines. Source: IET Times, 11 October 2026.
IET-DAVV alumnus Saurabh Jain leads major 2.88 GWh battery-storage project
Saurabh Jain, a 2003 IET-DAVV graduate and CEO – Energy Storage at Geon (Green Energy ON), has led the execution and commissioning of a 2.88 GWh battery energy storage system at Khavda, Gujarat. IET Times reports that the utility-scale project …
Published Oct 02, 2026
Saurabh Jain, a 2003 IET-DAVV graduate and CEO – Energy Storage at Geon (Green Energy ON), has led the execution and commissioning of a 2.88 GWh battery energy storage system at Khavda, Gujarat. IET Times reports that the utility-scale project was completed in five months and included engineering, system integration, testing and commissioning across power-conditioning systems, transformers and energy-management systems. The project is a notable example of an IET alumnus working at scale in India’s renewable-energy and grid-storage sector. Source: IET Times, 19 July 2026. https://times.ietdavv.edu.in/article/iet-davv-alumnus-saurabh-jain-leads-one-of-indias-largest-battery-energy-storage-projects-d0939b
IET-DAVV and IIT Indore researchers work on recovering engine waste heat
Researchers from IET-DAVV and IIT Indore are collaborating on a green-energy project focused on capturing thermal energy normally lost through engine exhaust systems and converting it into reusable energy. The work uses advanced thermal-energy storage concepts with the goal of …
Published Oct 02, 2026
Researchers from IET-DAVV and IIT Indore are collaborating on a green-energy project focused on capturing thermal energy normally lost through engine exhaust systems and converting it into reusable energy. The work uses advanced thermal-energy storage concepts with the goal of improving fuel efficiency, reducing wasted energy and supporting lower-emission engineering systems. The collaboration highlights IET-DAVV’s growing role in applied sustainability and energy research. Source: IET Times, 21 July 2026. https://times.ietdavv.edu.in/article/iet-davv-and-iit-indore-researchers-develop-innovative-green-energy-solution-to-harness-engine-waste-heat-44b05c
IET-DAVV faculty develops smart-memory technology for hardware data security
Dr. Priyanka Gami of IET-DAVV’s Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering department has developed a Smart Memory architecture aimed at improving hardware-level data security. According to IET Times, the work has been published in an international journal and a patent application has …
Published Oct 02, 2026
Dr. Priyanka Gami of IET-DAVV’s Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering department has developed a Smart Memory architecture aimed at improving hardware-level data security. According to IET Times, the work has been published in an international journal and a patent application has been filed. The design has undergone simulation and FPGA-based laboratory validation and is intended to help protect sensitive data even when an attacker gains physical access to hardware. Potential applications include computing systems, industrial and medical electronics, defence, banking, cloud infrastructure and IoT devices. Source: IET Times, 5 August 2026. https://times.ietdavv.edu.in/article/iet-davv-faculty-develops-innovative-smart-memory-technology-for-enhanced-hardware-data-security-163c9e
IET-DAVV placement season 2026–27 opens with around 90 job offers
IET-DAVV reported a strong start to the 2026–27 placement season, with around 90 students receiving job offers by late August after recruitment activity began in July. The institute said 8–9 companies had participated at that stage, with offers across Computer …
Published Oct 02, 2026
IET-DAVV reported a strong start to the 2026–27 placement season, with around 90 students receiving job offers by late August after recruitment activity began in July. The institute said 8–9 companies had participated at that stage, with offers across Computer Science and IT, Mechanical, Electronics, Civil and other branches. The highest reported package at the time was ₹34 lakh. The update provides an early snapshot of current placement momentum at the institute. Source: IET Times / IET-DAVV Placement Cell, 26 August 2026. https://times.ietdavv.edu.in/article/iet-davv-students-shine-in-placements-90-job-offers-34-lakh-highest-package