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Background

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, celebrated its centenary in 2019, marking 100 years of academic excellence. Originally founded as Banaras Engineering College (BENCO) in 1919 under the visionary leadership of Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the institute was pivotal in establishing technical education in India.
Over time, the College of Technology (TECHNO) and the College of Mining & Metallurgy (MINMET) were added, and in 1968, these were merged to form the Institute of Technology (IT-BHU). Since 1972, IT-BHU has been admitting students through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by the IITs. The institute’s transformation into IIT (BHU) in 2012 by an Act of Parliament further strengthened its standing as one of India’s premier technical institutions. Today, IIT (BHU) upholds a tradition of excellence while contributing significantly to nation-building through cutting-edge research and education.

DRDO Collaboration

IIT (BHU) has maintained a strong collaborative relationship with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), undertaking numerous defence-related research projects. In 2022, a new milestone was achieved when DRDO and IIT (BHU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the DRDO Industry Academia-Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE). This centre focuses on three key areas: Powder Metallurgy, High-Power Microwave Sources and Devices, and Electronics & Functional Materials. The DIA-CoE is intended to drive translational research in critical defence sectors, helping India achieve self-reliance by transferring lab-developed technologies to industries and start-ups.
Vision

The DIA-CoE aims to become a global leader in conducting cutting-edge research for defence and security. By focusing on futuristic and advanced technologies, the centre is expected to play a vital role in strengthening India's defence capabilities.

Objective
 

The core objective of the DIA-CoE is to facilitate interdisciplinary research in critical areas such as Powder Metallurgy, High-Power Microwave Sources and Devices, and Electronic Functional Materials. Collaboration with academic researchers, industry experts, and start-ups is central to advancing these technologies, ensuring that research is aligned with the defence and security needs of the nation.

Milestones and Key Events
Since its inception, the centre has achieved several important milestones

The core objective of the DIA-CoE is to facilitate interdisciplinary research in critical areas such as Powder Metallurgy, High-Power Microwave Sources and Devices, and Electronic Functional Materials. Collaboration with academic researchers, industry experts, and start-ups is central to advancing these technologies, ensuring that research is aligned with the defence and security needs of the nation.

  • May 2022: Initial meeting between DRDO scientists and IIT (BHU) faculty
  • October 2022: Signing of the MOU at Def Expo
  • 2023: 12 projects sanctioned with a budget of ₹55.14 Crores, with funds disbursed in March and May 2024