ABHILASHA 2025: IIT Guwahati Conducts Career Awareness Programme in Hojai
On December 27 and 28, 2025, IIT Guwahati will host a district-level career awareness programme in Hojai for students in Classes 7 to 12. This initiative, named ABHILASHA 2025 – The First Step to Design Futures, is supported by the Design Innovation Centre at IIT Guwahati and marks a significant outreach effort into the community.
Programme Overview
The two-day event will take place at Bhavishya Vidya Mandir in Hojai. The programme aims to introduce students, teachers, and parents to various national career pathways in fields such as:
- Design
- Fashion
- Management
- Law
- Higher Education
Participants will learn about entrance examinations and pathways such as:
- UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)
- NID-DAT (National Institute of Design – Design Aptitude Test)
- NIFT-NIFTEE (National Institute of Fashion Technology – National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam)
- IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test)
- CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
- CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
This initiative encourages students to explore diverse career options beyond the traditional streams of engineering and medicine.
Previous Outreach Efforts
ABHILASHA 2025 has already made a significant impact, reaching over 5,300 individuals, including students, teachers, and parents across various districts. Notable previous events include:
- Jorhat: August 29–31, 2025 – Over 2,000 participants
- Tura, West Garo Hills: September 8–9, 2025 – More than 1,500 attendees
- Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi: September 11–12, 2025 – Over 1,000 participants
- Dhemaji: December 15–16, 2025 – More than 800 attendees
These events were organized in collaboration with local Deputy and District Commissioners, showcasing IIT Guwahati’s commitment to outreach and community engagement.
Significance of the Initiative
This programme represents IIT Guwahati’s first-ever district-level outreach in the states of Assam and Meghalaya. It is a historic moment as it is the first structured academic career awareness programme taken outside the institute’s campus to rural and remote communities in the North East region of India.
The initiative was spearheaded by Prof. Pratul Kalita, the Head of the Department of Design at IIT Guwahati. Since assuming his role, Prof. Kalita has been dedicated to extending the institute’s academic expertise directly to underserved communities, ensuring that students in these areas have access to valuable information regarding their future career paths.
Inauguration of the Hojai Programme
The Hojai programme will be inaugurated by:
- Basistha Buzarbarua: Khetra Pracharak, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), serving as the chief guest.
- Bidyut Bikash Bhagawati: ACS, District Commissioner of Hojai district, serving as the guest of honour.
The event will also feature several distinguished guests, further enhancing the significance of this educational initiative.
Future Prospects
ABHILASHA 2025 is not just a one-time event but part of a larger vision to empower students in the North East through education and career guidance. By expanding its reach, IIT Guwahati aims to inspire young minds to think creatively about their futures and pursue careers that align with their interests and talents.
As the programme unfolds in Hojai, it is expected to leave a lasting impact on the community, encouraging students to consider various career options that they may not have previously explored.
Conclusion
The ABHILASHA 2025 programme is a commendable effort by IIT Guwahati to bridge the gap between education and career aspirations in rural areas. By focusing on diverse fields and providing essential information, the initiative empowers students, teachers, and parents alike to make informed decisions about future educational and career pathways.
Note: The information presented in this article is based on the latest updates available as of December 2025.
