IIT Delhi holds 19th annual Open House to showcase research projects
More than 4,500 visitors attended the event to explore 500 technological presentations across 10 different fields.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi hosted its 19th annual Open House on Saturday, October 31, featuring over 500 technological presentations. According to reports from India Today and Times Now, the event drew approximately 3,000 school and college students and more than 1,500 visitors from academia, industry, and the general public.
Dr Binay Kumar Das, Director General of Electronics and Communication Systems at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), inaugurated the event. Speaking on the theme 'Young Minds, Strong Nation', Dr Das encouraged students to maintain scientific curiosity and urged for better cooperation between industries and universities to create home-grown technologies.
The exhibition covered 10 thematic areas, such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Semiconductors, Robotics, Biotechnology, Advanced Materials, Defence and Space, and Sustainability. The display featured more than 100 prototypes, over 225 research posters, 80 laboratory demonstrations, and more than 90 brief talks by undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The IIT Delhi Alumni Association supported the Research and Innovation Awards, with 43 alumni acting as jury members to judge the projects. Nearly 1,200 students assisted in organising the gathering alongside faculty and staff.
Prof Arvind Kumar Nema, Officiating Director of IIT Delhi, stated the initiative helps connect classroom learning with industry and research. Prof Gufran Sayeed Khan, Chairperson of Open House 2026, noted the positive response from the public and various sectors.