The IETE Students Forum (ISF) serves as a vibrant platform for students in electronics, telecommunications, and related fields to enhance their technical knowledge and professional development. ISFs organize diverse activities including technical workshops on topics like Arduino, robotics, and machine learning; seminars and symposia featuring industry experts; project exhibitions; coding competitions; and technical paper contests. Recent events include a Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development seminar held in July 2024, workshops on Machine Learning using MATLAB, and various technical fests like “Yantralaya” and “Esayoga.” ISFs also facilitate technical visits to R&D laboratories and industries, provide career guidance through resume-building workshops and mock interviews, and offer networking opportunities with professionals. Students benefit from reduced registration fees for IETE technical programs, access to IETE technical publications, and priority for publishing papers in the Journal of Education. The forum encourages teamwork and self-reliance among student members while serving as a catalyst for their overall growth in technical and professional skills.

Technical Programs and Events

ISF conducts various technical activities including:

• Workshops on topics like Arduino, Line Follower, and Bluetooth controlled Robots

• Technical seminars and conferences

• Special lectures by industry experts and academics

• Symposia and exhibitions to showcase student innovations

• Coding competitions to improve programming skills

• Technical paper contests at national and zonal levels

Skill Development Activities

ISFs focus on developing practical skills through:

• Project work and hands-on training sessions

• Makeathons and hackathons that encourage innovative thinking

• Robotics competitions like Track Bot and Maze Bot

• Cryptography challenges like “Enigma” for first-year students

• Technical symposiums featuring paper presentations and project expos (e.g., “UPAGRAHA”)

Professional Development

ISF helps students prepare for their careers through:

• Career guidance sessions about emerging opportunities

• Networking events with industry professionals

• Resume-building workshops and mock interviews

• Technical visits to R&D laboratories and industries

• Encouraging team spirit and self-reliance among student members

Academic Enhancement

ISF supports academic growth by:

• Providing a platform for publishing papers in the Journal of Education

• Organizing quiz competitions and essay contests

• Facilitating access to IETE technical publications

• Encouraging research and innovation in electronics and communication

These activities are designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, providing students with holistic development opportunities that prepare them for successful careers in electronics, telecommunications, computer science, and information technology.