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1 BIS announces Online Technical Series - Digital Certificates for All Registered Participants We are excited to announce the Online Technical Session Series that will be hosted as online webinars starting from 27 October 2025. -1 hour online discipline-wise sessions -Three times a week -1600 h to 1700 h -Open to students of MoU partner institutes -Digital Certificates to all attending -Great opportunity to learn from BIS experts https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-10-24.pdf 24-10-2025 01:05:31
2 Weekly update on Important standards published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-09-26.pdf 26-09-2025 03:55:50
3 Call for Submission of Proposals for R&D Projects under BIS R&D Scheme - Phase 4 Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for each project and submission guidelines are available on the BIS portal at https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/eBIS/research-projects-commissioned . https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/eBIS/research-projects-commissioned 03-09-2025 01:03:49
4 BIS conducted Workshop for Mentors of BIS Student Chapters on 30 July 2025 BIS successfully organized a workshop for the Mentors of MoU Partner Institutes on 30 July 2025 at National Institute of Training for Standardization, Noida. The workshop, chaired by Shri Pramod Kumar Tiwari (IAS), Director General BIS, witnessed participation of around 90 delegates representing 38 MoU partner institutes. 06-08-2025 11:31:36
5 Weekly Update on Academic Dashboard - Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-07-09.pdf 09-07-2025 04:10:33
6 BIS collaborates with IIT Kanpur for organizing a workshop for Startups/Innovators BIS successfully conducted a sensitization workshop for Startups/Innovators in collaboration with IIT Kanpur at SIIC situated in the IIT Kanpur Campus. More than 100 delegates participated in the day long workshop. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-07-02.pdf 02-07-2025 05:28:12
7 For latest news and updates on Standards - BIS publishes "Manak Samachar" now available in both digital and printed version To get latest news and updates on standards, please click on the link "Manak Samachar" on BIS website https://www.bis.gov.in/monthly-bis-newsletter/ 02-07-2025 05:17:41
8 Login to Youtube channel of BIS for latest editions of "Standards Watch" Standards watch cover the latest news and updates on standardization and quality ecosystem in the country https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJv3DypDPPx99JkIpKfjuEpOEZTke0Ba3 01-07-2025 10:04:53
9 Winners of quiz conducted on 05 June 2025 https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-06-19_11.pdf 19-06-2025 11:27:47
10 Winners of Monthly quiz - 17 May 2025 https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-06-19.pdf 19-06-2025 11:26:56
11 BIS signs MoUs with six new premiere Institutes - MPKV Rahuri, SKUAST Jammu, PEC Chandigarh, HAU Hisar, GIM Goa, KIIT Bhubaneswar BIS signs MoUs with six new premiere Institutes 10-06-2025 12:49:25
12 Weekly Update: Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-06-02.pdf 02-06-2025 11:08:54
13 Weekly update - Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-05-08.pdf 08-05-2025 04:35:19
14 Management Systems - Annual Convention with MoU partner Institutes https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-05-07_11.pdf 07-05-2025 03:32:43
15 Annual Convention with Chairs and Nodal Factulties of MoU partner Institutes https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-05-07.pdf 07-05-2025 03:31:23
16 Environent and Ecology: Report for Annual Convention with Faculties of Environment and Ecology https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-04-11.pdf 11-04-2025 09:35:40
17 Weekly Update: Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-04-07.pdf 07-04-2025 01:09:39
18 Environmental Sciences: Annual Convention with Deans and HoDs of MoU partner colleges https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-03-25.pdf 25-03-2025 12:54:25
19 National Quiz competition on “National Standardization Ecosystem and Consumer Rights” A national quiz competition on “National Standardization Ecosystem and Consumer Rights” was conducted by Bureau of Indian Standards for the students of premier engineering and professional institutes of the country (IITs, NITs, IIMs and others) with whom BIS has singed MoUs. The quiz received an overwhelming response with 3397 students from 78 institutes participating in the competition. Every participant was awarded with a certificate by BIS and winners were awarded Cash Prizes along with certi https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-03-20.pdf 20-03-2025 05:28:51
20 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-03-03.pdf 03-03-2025 02:48:45
21 Workshop on Sustainable Development at IIT Roorkee BIS organizes a workshop on Sustainable Development at IIT Roorkee on 27 Feb 2025 https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-02-27.pdf 27-02-2025 03:32:59
22 Technical Sessions at NIT Mizoram https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-02-19.pdf 19-02-2025 12:33:03
23 Annual Convention for Deans and HODs from Academic Institutions and R&D Organizations in Healthcare Sector https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-01-31.pdf 31-01-2025 04:45:28
24 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2025-01-17.pdf 17-01-2025 03:28:35
25 On 78th Foundation Day, BIS enters into MoUs with 5 new premier academic institutes (IIT Tirupati, IIT Bhubaneshwar, IIM Nagpur, NIT Warangal, IIFT Delhi) 14-01-2025 09:13:26
26 R&D Projects Awarded: Phase-3 R&D Projects whose last date of submission was 30 August 2024 have been awarded. The list is hosted on our website. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/eBIS/research-projects-assigned 31-12-2024 05:10:00
27 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-12-23.pdf 23-12-2024 03:37:50
28 47 MoU partners successfully integrate API and create 'BIS Corner' on their websites 05-12-2024 04:46:19
29 48 MoU partners submit Annual Plan for Technical Sessions on Standards 05-12-2024 04:44:56
30 242 Proposals received against 62 R&D Projects under Phase 3 05-12-2024 04:41:23
31 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-10-28.pdf 28-10-2024 04:33:42
32 Module on Basics of Standardization uploaded on dashboard Learning resource on Module on Basics of Standardization is uploaded on dashboard for use and reference. Presentations on the module also uploaded under the tab 'Reference Material for Technical Session' 28-10-2024 09:53:28
33 MoU for the development of Standardized Agriculture Demonstration Farms https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-10-25.pdf 25-10-2024 10:25:21
34 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-10-21.pdf 21-10-2024 04:21:26
35 Metallurgical Engineering: Annual convention for Deans & HoDs of Partner Institutes at Agartala https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-10-11_114.pdf 11-10-2024 04:59:30
36 Civil Engineering: Annual convention for Deans & HoDs of Partner Institutes at Udaipur https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-10-11_112.pdf 11-10-2024 04:57:51
37 Electronics and Computer Engineering: Annual convention for Deans & HoDs of Partner Institutes at Mahabalipuram https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-10-11_11.pdf 11-10-2024 04:29:14
38 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering: Annual convention for Deans & HoDs of Partner Institutes at Dharamshala https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-10-11.pdf 11-10-2024 04:27:42
39 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-10-09.pdf 09-10-2024 11:31:26
40 Mechanical Engineering: Annual convention for Deans & HoDs of Partner Institutes at Goa https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-09-30.pdf 30-09-2024 10:33:00
41 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important Standards Published https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-09-26_11.pdf 26-09-2024 10:45:05
42 Electrical Engineering: Annual convention for Deans & HoDs of Partner Institutes at Kochi https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-09-24.pdf 24-09-2024 12:34:47
43 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering: Annual convention for Deans & HoDs of Partner Institutes at Dharamshala https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-09-04.pdf 04-09-2024 12:52:16
44 Civil Engineering: Annual Convention of Deans and HoDs of partner MoU institutions at Udaipur https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-09-02.pdf 02-09-2024 02:45:33
45 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important Standards Published Please find attached brief about some important standards published during the week https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-08-29.pdf 29-08-2024 02:24:20
46 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important standards Published Please find attached the brief about important standards published during the last week https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-08-19.pdf 19-08-2024 04:20:52
47 R&D Projects Awarded R&D Projects whose last date of submission was 15 May 2024 have been awarded. The list is hosted on our website. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/eBIS/research-projects-assigned 08-08-2024 09:37:37
48 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important standards Published Please find attached the brief about the important Indian Standards Published during the last week https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-08-04.pdf 04-08-2024 07:51:37
49 R&D Projects offered by BIS The last date for submission of R&D Projects has been extended to 30 August 2024. All interested proposers are requested to send their proposals well in advance before the last date. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/eBIS/research-projects-commissioned 02-08-2024 12:25:11
50 32 institutes successfully integrate BIS API for real time information sharing (List attached) https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-07-26_11.pdf 26-07-2024 10:02:50
51 29 institutes implement action plan for technical sessions (List attached) https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-07-26.pdf 26-07-2024 10:01:39
52 BIS plans 2-days Annual Convention for Deans/HoDs of MoU Partners We are pleased to announce that BIS is planning discipline wise 2-days Annual Conventions for Deans/HoDs of our MoU Partners. The plan for the conventions is shared for kind reference with a request to all concerned to prepare accordingly. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-07-24.pdf 24-07-2024 10:44:21
53 WEEKLY UPDATE: Important Indian Standards Published Please find attached list and brief about some important Indian Standards published during the last week. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-07-22.pdf 22-07-2024 02:55:35
54 26 MoU partners successfully complete API integration 19-07-2024 11:21:22
55 Technical Sessions at MoU institutes initiated Technical Sessions initiated at MoU partners who have submitted their plans. More than 20 sessions scheduled for July 2024. Other institutes requested once again to submit their plans to initialize the sessions and not miss out on this great opportunity. 19-07-2024 11:15:48
56 24 MoU partners have submitted technical session plans Others are requested to share their plans at the earliest 10-07-2024 03:16:37
57 17 MoU partners have successfully integrated API for real time information sharing. Others are requested to integrate BIS API with their websites. 01-07-2024 04:58:49
58 New ToRs for R&D projects are hosted on BIS portal with last date of receipt of proposals at BIS as 31 July 2024. 26-06-2024 02:46:50
59 BIS is organizing a Quiz on Quality and Standards through Diksha Portal on 20 Jun 2024. Students are encouraged to participate. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-06-14_11.pdf 14-06-2024 04:30:27
60 BIS features at IIT Bombay CSR Conclave 2024 as a proud partner IIT Bombay is hosting its Annual CSR Conclave 2024 today on the theme of “Unlocking CSR for impactful research.” BIS features as a proud partner and BIS officers attend the event. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0//bisconnect/sfile/sstore2/news_2024-06-14.pdf 14-06-2024 12:17:00
61 15 MoU partners have submitted plans for Technical Sessions on Indian Standards for the upcoming academic year Other MoU partners are also requested to submit their plans at the earliest for timely allocation of faculty 11-06-2024 12:37:08
62 14 institutes have already implemented/are in advanced stages of implementation of API for BIS corner on their website 05-06-2024 10:07:56
63 Technical Sessions on Indian Standards in MoU Institutes begin this academic year MoU partners have submitted their annual action plan for conducting technical sessions on standardization and Indian Standards in their various departments under educational outreach initiative of BIS. 05-06-2024 09:58:47
64 222 students of MoU partner institutes selected for internship at BIS Standardization Departments 27-05-2024 03:29:42
65 170 students of MoU partner institutes selected for internship at BIS Branch Offices 27-05-2024 03:28:08
66 BIS requests institutions to create a BIS News & Events corner on their websites (API created by BIS for seamless real time integration already shared) 09-05-2024 11:57:44
67 G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology creates a BIS corner on its website https://www.gbpuat.ac.in/BIS/index.html 09-05-2024 11:56:16
68 BIS approves the scheme for the recognition of the Laboratories of the institutions for testing of factory and market samples 08-05-2024 12:54:46
69 BIS approves the scheme for financial assistance to the Institutions for the augmentation of the test facilities https://www.bis.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Support to other laboratories.pdf 06-05-2024 02:58:27
70 Rapport building meetings with Deans and HoDs held in 82 MoU Institutions 06-05-2024 02:57:15
71 126 Standards Clubs formed in more than 35 MoU Institutions More than 35 MoU institutes have set up 126 Standard Clubs in multiple departments and many are in process of setting up. These Standard Clubs meaningfully engage students in various interesting activities relating to standards and standardization. 06-05-2024 02:56:09
72 Deadline for the submission of R&D proposals for 82 new R & D projects extended till 15th May, 24 The deadline for the submission of R&D proposals for 82 new R & D projects on the offer is extended till 15th May, 24. 06-05-2024 02:53:53
73 84 R&D Projects on subjects under Standardization sanctioned 84 R&D projects on subjects under standardization have been sanctioned under phase-1. Details can be seen on URL given. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/eBIS/research-projects-assigned 06-05-2024 02:52:38
74 Draft Annual Action Plan for Technical Sessions on Indian Standards Draft Annual Action Plan for Technical Sessions on Indian Standards shared with all 91 MoU Institutions to plan incorporation of lectures on basic concepts of standardization and subject specific standards in various disciplines. These lectures will help the students to get acquainted with the Indian Standards and their implementation in their area of study and work. 06-05-2024 02:50:51
75 81 Faculty Sensitization Programmes held in MoU Institutes BIS has successfully conducted faculty sensitization programmes in 81 MoU partner institutes to apprise the faculty, scholars and students about BIS and its activities and how they can participate in various initiatives of BIS like taking up R&D projects, participating in technical committees, commenting on draft Indian Standards etc. 06-05-2024 02:47:49
76 Technical Committee membership vacancies open for faculty Membership vacancies for various Technical Committees of BIS are open for faculty of MoU partners (refer URL). Interested faculties are requested to go through the vacancies on offer on BIS academic dashboard to apply in their field of expertise and interest. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/bisconnect/notify_vacancy_list 02-05-2024 10:21:56
77 82 New R&D Projects on offer 82 new ToRs for R&D projects are hosted on BIS academic dashboard with last date of receipt of proposals as 15 May 2024 (refer URL). All MoU partners are requested to kindly make sure that their proposals reach BIS within the stipulated time. https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/eBIS/rnd-projects 02-05-2024 10:14:00

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