Welcome to Aakaar 2026
Aakaar is the annual festival of the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay. Since its inception in 2009, it has become Asia’s largest Departmental College festival, offering a platform for aspiring engineers to innovate, create, and learn.
Our Events
Explore our wide range of lectures, workshops, and exhibitions designed for the civil engineering community.
CENEX
Civil Engineering National Exhibition: A national-level exhibition showcasing groundbreaking research and projects in civil engineering.
Workshops
Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and simulations in the field of design, analysis, and construction processes.
Lab Visits
Aakaar organizes educational lab visits to various laboratories to introduce students to the latest developments and evolving technologies.
Lectures
The Aakaar lecture series, renowned globally, unites experts in civil engineering for insightful discussions and knowledge dissemination.
Panel Discussion
Our flagship event where eminent personalities from different sectors of Civil Engineering discuss pressing industry topics.
Civil Expo
Civil Expo provides a grand platform for Civil Engineering companies to display their products and for attendees to learn about market trends.
International Symposium
Aakaar is proud to host its Tenth International Civil Engineering Symposium (ICES) to encourage and showcase young research enthusiasts.
Paper Presentation
A forum for promising students to present their research to experienced professors and industry leaders. Prizes worth over 50k!
Poster Presentation
Communicate your research in a concise and creative format, demonstrating your findings and analytical skills.
Thesis 180
Curate and present your entire thesis in just three minutes in a way that anyone can understand.
National Competitions
Crackathon
Leverage AI and computer vision to detect road defects, paving the way for smarter, more resilient infrastructure.
ConquerIT
Explore the future of materials by investigating high-strength pervious concrete and lightweight beam structures.
Bidwars
Simulate real-world tendering by analyzing documents and developing cost-effective, innovative bidding strategies.
BridgeIT
Design and construct the most efficient truss popsicle bridge based on specific technical load requirements.
Industrial Design Problem
Tackle real-world technical challenges presented by industry leaders using innovation, research, and technical creativity.
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