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Indian Knowledge Systems Division

Latest updates: ● Workshops - IKS-TKDL Workshop-9 ● Competitions (Astronomical_Instruments_Competition, Gyanagosha)

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Welcome to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)

Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) is an innovative cell under Ministry of Education (MoE) at AICTE, New Delhi. It is established to promote interdisciplinary research on all aspects of IKS, preserve and disseminate IKS for further research and societal applications. It will actively engage for spreading the rich heritage of our country and traditional knowledge in the field of Arts and literature, Agriculture, Basic Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Management, Economics, etc. View More

Latest News/Updates

IKS-TKDL Workshop-9

The IKS-TKDL Workshop-9 On Traditional Knowledge - Intellectual Property & People's Rights [Online Mode].

Lecture Sessions: 8th to 12th December, 2025

Assessment: 15th December, 2025

Interactive Sessions: 22nd and 23rd December, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Calling all young astronomers & innovators in Bharat!

Revive ancient wonders by building instruments like Manayantra, Samrat Yantra & more! Teams from schools, colleges, or pros

prizes up to ₹1L + certificate from MoE!

Deadline: Nov 30, 2025.

IKS, MoE launches Gyānaghoshā

🚀 IKS, MoE launches Gyānagoshā

To create top-tier educational videos on Bhāratiya Gyān Paramparā!

Join our pilot competition: produce 6-min videos on Krishishastra & Indian Mathematics.

🏆 Prizes: ₹40K, ₹25K, ₹20K + tender preference. 4–8 August 2025

Final Assessment: 11 August 2025

Submit by Nov 30, 2025

#BharatiyaGyaan

Submission Portal: Details will be posted in the next two weeks

The IKS Center of Excellence at IIT(BHU) and IITM jointly celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita

9 AM - 7:30 PM 9 March 2026, Hall 2 IIT Madras

Click here for Registration

Deadline: Nov 30, 2025.

AI and the Future of Learning

Reimagining Education through Bharatiya Wisdom and Emerging Technologies"

IKS Division, MoE, in partnership with @brhat_in & CPMU, AI CoE

The conference will feature IKS-AI Labs, Student Showcases, Guru Dialogues & White Papers. Educators, techies, scholars—let's shape India's educational future! Details soon on

Dates: Jan/Feb 2026 (Tentative)

Latest Events

Announcement: IKS-TKDL Workshop-5

The Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division of the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL), is organizing the fifth IKS-TKDL Workshop on Traditional Knowledge - Intellectual Property & People's Rights (Online Mode).

Dates: 20th - 23rd August 2024; Assessment: 27th August 2024

Time: 3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Total Sessions: 5 (1.5 hrs. each day)

Eligibility: Open to IKS Community, UG & PG students, Research Scholars, Faculty Members, and independent researchers.

Language: English, with Hindi support.

Registration: Closing Date: 15th August 2024 at 5:00 PM

Register here: https://forms.gle/X23bRdLhiZ849XoG7

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the realms of Traditional Knowledge, Intellectual Property, and People's Rights!

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Announcement: IKS Institutional Internship Program 2024-25 on 30 May 2024 at 04:00 PM

The Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India is thrilled to announce the Institutional Internship Program for the 2024-25 academic year!!

Here's what you need to know:

Announcement Date: May 30th, 2024

Application Deadline: June 30th, 2024 (Don't miss out!)

Official Announcement: https://youtu.be/Swwm_KVWyRg

Proposal submission link: https://forms.gle/Qh4c2jtf3dWKZMQr9

This internship program offers a unique opportunity for faculty & students to delve into the fascinating world of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). If you're passionate about exploring India's rich heritage of traditional knowledge, then this program is for you!

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Announcement: IKS Institutional Internship Program 2024-25

The Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division of The Ministry of Education is excited to announce the Institutional Internship Program for the academic year 2024-25. This initiative aims to provide students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).

Details:

Announcement Date: 30 May 2024

Time: 04:00 PM

Join us for the live announcement to learn more about the program details, application process, and the unique opportunities this internship offers. Stay tuned and follow us on social media for real-time updates.