Team Robocon KJSIEIT Competitors

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, the second IIT to be set up in 1958, is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of engineering education and research. It is reputed for the quality of its faculty and the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The institute has a total of 15 academic departments, 30 centres, one school and five Interdisciplinary programmes. Over the last five decades, more than 52,600 engineers and scientists have graduated from the institute. It is served by more than 650 faculty members considered not only amongst the best within the country, but also highly recognised in the world for achievements in the field of education and research. Today the Institute is recognized as one of the top centres of academic excellence in the country. Over the years, there has been dynamic and rapid progress at IIT Bombay in both academic and research activities, with a parallel improvement in facilities and infrastructure to match with the best institutions in the world.

K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), formerly K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, is one of India’s leading AACSB-accredited business schools, located in Mumbai - the country’s financial and commercial capital. Established in 1981 as a constituent institute of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, KJSIM is consistently ranked among the leading management institutes in India. At KJSIM, management education extends beyond the classroom through a transformation-driven and experiential approach to learning. The institute’s pedagogy integrates initiatives such as Parivartan, industry-linked capstone and live projects, global immersion programs and international exchanges, entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives, social impact learning, leadership development, and sports and wellness initiatives. With a strong focus on academic rigour, industry integration and holistic development, KJSIM prepares students to thrive in an increasingly dynamic global environment. Located within a vibrant green campus of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, KJSIM offers students the dual advantage of a high-energy campus ecosystem along with close access to India’s corporate, startup and financial landscape. To learn more about our programmes, initiatives and student experiences, visit: www.kjsim.somaiya.edu

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, was established in 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC). Well-known for its clean and green campus and ‘its own beach,’ NITK is a top-ranked engineering institute in the state, among the top 20 in India (NIRF, 2025) and 113th among universities in Southern Asia (QS, 2026). Faculty and students have built a strong record in education and research, and alumni have excelled across diverse professions. The Institute has a campus of 295 acres, nestled between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The NH-66 links it to Mangaluru, which is well-connected by rail, road, air, and sea to other parts of India. The lush green campus attracts a variety of birds and animals and provides a peaceful ambience to stay, work, study, and play. The campus has all the amenities of a small town, including housing, hostels, messes, a sports complex, NCC grounds, cooperative stores, a healthcare center, banks, a post office, and schools. Academic infrastructure includes department buildings, laboratories, lecture hall complexes, a library, workshops, a central computer center, and a central research facility. The S&T Entrepreneurs’ Park (STEP) facilitates the incubation of startups. The iconic main building houses the administrative offices. At present, there are over 7,000 students enrolled; about one in four are women students. They are among the best in India and represent different states. The Institute has about 300 faculty members from well-known universities, and over 400 staff members provide the necessary support.