and touched many lives. His leadership, vision, and affection for the IITK family will always be remembered. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Ashok Kamal (BT/ME/1973), IITK alumnus and former AAIITK President (1998–2000). A warm, generous, and deeply committed member of our community, he was an inspiring leader whose contributions strengthened the Alumni Association

recognizing their commitment to strengthening alumni engagement in the city. Thank you to all alumni who joined and made the event a success. IITKarvaan continues to advance IIT Kanpur’s vision of a strongly connected alumni network across India.

IITKarvaan Hyderabad, held on 22 November 2025, brought together our vibrant IITK alumni community for an evening of nostalgia and renewed connections. A major highlight was the formal accreditation of the IITK Alumni Association – Hyderabad Chapter,

We are delighted to share that our esteemed alumni, Dr. Neeraj Mittal (BT/EE/1989), has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Wishing him continued success and happiness in all his endeavors.

It was wonderful to see the enthusiastic participation and strong bonding within the IITK alumni community.

Varanasi Chapter Get-Together! The IIT Kanpur Varanasi Alumni Chapter get-together was held on 10th November 2025 at IIT (BHU), bringing together alumni from various batches for an engaging and nostalgic interaction.

May his legacy continue to guide, inspire, and remind us of the power of teaching with purpose. https://t.co/6x5pgIrMZU https://t.co/9MYlDjpzNJ

and professionals built their understanding of computing. His clarity of thought, vision for accessible education, and lifelong dedication to knowledge have shaped the course of computer science in our country.

In Deep Respect and Gratitude to Prof. V. Rajaraman Professor V. Rajaraman’s contributions to computer science education in India have been truly transformative. As a pioneering educator and author, he laid the foundation upon which generations of students, teachers,

and chaired the Governing Bodies of Motilal Nehru College and Sri Aurobindo College at Delhi University. His contributions to education and his enduring spirit will be fondly remembered. Our heartfelt condolences to his family!

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Rakesh Bhan (BT/ME/1976), an alumnus of IIT Kanpur. Mr. Bhan was a licensed pilot with a lifelong passion for flying. He also served on the Board of Governors of IIT Kanpur

Congratulations to IITK Distinguished Alumnus, Prof. Mahan Mj (MSc5 /MTH/1992) has been honoured with the Vigyan Shri award, 2025 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Mathematics and Computer Science.

Congratulations to our esteemed alumnus, Prof. Arkaprava Basu (BT/CSE/2007), on being honored with the prestigious Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) award, 2025, in the Engineering Sciences category.

It was an evening of joyful reunions, nostalgic conversations, and new connections.

IITK Alumni Hyderabad Chapter Get-Together! The IITK Alumni Hyderabad Chapter hosted an informal general body meeting on Friday, 19th September 2025. 50+ alumni are gathered to plan the next formal get-together meeting.

Prof. Amey Karkare Dean of Resources & Alumni (DoRA) IIT Kanpur Mr. Kiran Cherukuri, EVP, HCL Technologies Mr. Mukul Singhal, Investor & VC A big thank-you to all speakers, partners, and participants for making this event a success.

Key guests at the inauguration included: Mr. Alok kumar Principal Secretary, Planning, Govt. of UP Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, ISS Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur Mr. Jai Shankar Sharma, Chairperson, Startup Master Class

25+ Fortune 500 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) 🔹 20+ leading VCs and investors 🔹 30+ researchers and professors Together, they explored opportunities in AI, Quantum Computing, Biotech, Advanced Materials, Sustainability, and more.

GCC Innovation Summit 2025 Concludes at IIT Kanpur A milestone collaboration with SMC and IITK Alumni Association strengthens India’s DeepTech ecosystem. Over two days, we welcomed: 🔹 150+ startups building breakthrough technologies 🔹