Editorials and Opinion Pieces Reports and Investigations The NIRF Discussion: Erroneous data and unfairness of parameters On 29th September 2015, the MHRD announced its decision to come up with a National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF), “outlining a methodology to rank institutions across the country.” Every year since then, the MHRD has released these rankings, which are calculated using a set of metrics that have been amended throughout the years. The latest annual […] Written by Vox Populi November 9, 2020May 15, 2021
Surveys COVID19: UG and PG Academics Survey Disclaimer: None of the solutions or suggestions mentioned below are in any manner representative of the views of Vox Populi and are solely based on the responses collected through the Google Form. This survey is not reproducible without permission and due credits. (Contact voxiitk@gmail.com for queries related to the same) Also, this is to clarify […] Written by Vox Populi March 31, 2020May 15, 2021
All about IITK Events National Technology Day 2018 On 11th May, 1998, India achieved a major technological breakthrough by successfully carrying out nuclear tests at Pokhran. The day also marks the successful testing of Trishul missile and the first flight of the indigenous aircraft Hansa 3. Hence the day is commemorated as the National Technological day every year. This year at IIT Kanpur, […] Written by Vox Populi May 12, 2018May 15, 2021
Editorials and Opinion Pieces Are Open Electives that Open? IIT Kanpur is considered as one of the most flexible academic institutes in India and abroad with offerings such as double majors, minors and loads of electives. The Open Electives (OEs) are a crucial part of this freedom. They act as means to pursue inter-departmental courses which count towards the degree in one’s own major. […] Written by Vox Populi May 2, 2018May 15, 2021
Reports and Investigations Deciphering the NIRF Rankings Last year the Government of India released NIRF (National Institute Ranking Framework) rankings, claiming it to be a step towards improving the Indian higher education ecosystem. It collected the data within a couple of months and released the first edition of “India Rankings” on April 1, 2016. Being the inaugural version, the ranking did have […] Written by Vox Populi January 31, 2017May 15, 2021
Events Institute 57th Institute Foundation Day “When I came to Kanpur first to join as the Director of the Institute, almost everybody I met in Kanpur asked me if…I had wanted to commit professional suicide …I did not at all worry about this because I was no longer myself but an instrument of a historical process.” These inspiring words by Dr. […] Written by Vox Populi November 3, 2016May 15, 2021
Students The Tragic Demise of Alok: Looking Back to Move Ahead “The campus saw an unfortunate demise of Mr. Alok Pandey, a 33 year old PhD student in the department of Material Science yesterday afternoon. Mr. Pandey reported to HC with a neck and chest* pain around 2:15 pm. He was administered an injection for relieving pain followed by an ECG which indicated a severe case […] Written by Vox Populi August 21, 2016May 15, 2021
Editorials and Opinion Pieces MOOC 101: What the MOOC! Ever wondered on how you could improve your skill sets? Or what you could do in order to get an edge in the competition that we call life? Be it Science, Engineering, Management or Humanities! MOOCs are what you are looking for! What is a MOOC? MOOC or Massive Online Open Course, are online courses […] Written by Vox Populi October 6, 2015May 15, 2021
Events Inter IIT 2014 — An Encore The Inter IIT Sports Meet takes place in two stages: the Aquatics meet which is conducted around October, and the main meet which is in December. We’ve covered the 2014 Aquatics Meet here. This article talks about the 2014 main meet. The bags were packed. The hopes were high. The stage was set. It was […] Written by Vox Populi February 3, 2015May 15, 2021
Events IIT Kanpur’s SAE Team Revs It Up at BAJA 2015 A year ago, a passionate team of freshmen and sophomores began the journey to build the first off-road racing vehicle made in IIT Kanpur. Along the way, their dedication and enthusiasm continuously increased, their knowledge and skills steadily expanded. This venture of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) IIT Kanpur, the college’s automobile hub, into BAJA racing has added another laurel to […] Written by Vox Populi January 26, 2015May 15, 2021
