The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati’s Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MFSDS&AI) celebrated a milestone with the graduation of its first BTech batch in Data Science and AI (2021–2025). Launched in 2021 in collaboration with the Mehta Family Foundation, the programme is one of the IIT system’s first dedicated undergraduate courses in this field. The inaugural batch, trained across math, computer science, and AI specialties, saw 91% placement, with offers from top companies like Google, Microsoft, and Warner Bros Discovery. Students engaged in advanced projects, some published or under review, and participated in national competitions. The School, supported by esteemed faculty and international advisors, offers multiple degree programs and aims to grow as a leading centre for AI research and education.The Government of Assam has ordered an independent inquiry into allegations against Tezpur University’s Vice Chancellor, following escalating campus tensions. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, acting as Chancellor, formed a three-member Fact Finding Committee chaired by Prof Devendra Jalihal of IIT Guwahati, with Prof Jiten Hazarika of Dibrugarh University and IAS officer Narayan Konwar as members. Tasked with meeting stakeholders, reviewing records, and recommending preventive measures, the panel must submit its report within seven days. The committee may consult legal, financial, or audit experts, with costs borne by the university. Findings are expected to influence the institution’s governance and leadership reforms.
