NOTIFICATION FOR ISTE STUDENTS NATIONAL/REGIONAL AWARDS 2026 & M.TECH THESIS AWARDS 
These awards will be presented to the winners during the ISTE Students Convention 2026
The nomination process is completely online, and the application process for these awards is available on the Portal
Link: URL: https://www.isteonline.org/auth/login
Please read the instructions below carefully before filling out the nomination form:
Instructions
1. Please fill in the complete form giving your complete address, mobile number and email ID.
2. Please attach the supporting documents related to the Awards wherever necessary and intended for the award.
3. Please attach a separate sheet wherever you feel necessary.
4. Please fill in the information that applies to you only. Otherwise, please specify NA.
Steps to Apply:
1. Sign up on the portal.
2. Create your account.
3. Log in using your registered credentials.
4. Click on the "Awards" section and click "Student Awards"
5. View the list of available awards.
6. Apply for the awards for which you are eligible.
The students are advised to complete the application process on or before the October 31st, 2026.
For any assistance or queries, please contact through email at technical@isteonline.org.
LIST OF STUDENTS AWARDS
NATIONAL AWARDS
1. 1. Kerala Government Engineering Design National Award instituted by the Government of Kerala to promote and encourage creativity, innovation and design talents in engineering degree students.
2. 2. NIT, Kozhikode National Award for the Best B.Tech. Project from Engineering Colleges instituted by National Institute of Technology, Kozhikode to promote research in the areas of : - Civil & Architecture Engineering; - Mechanical & Production Engineering, - Electrical & Electronics Engineering; - Computer & Communication Engineering
3. 3. Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College National Award for the Best B.Tech. Project related to Sustainable Development from Engineering Colleges to promote research in sustainable development in the area of : - Civil Engineering & Architecture; - Mechanical Engineering & Production Engineering; - Electrical Engineering & Electronics; - Computers & Communication Engineering; - Information Technology & Management;- Agricultural Engineering
B. REGIONAL AWARDS
1. Devinder Singh Bansal Memorial Award for Best B.Tech. Project in Mechanical Engineering and Allied Branches a State Level Award (it includes Mechanical Engg., Production Engg., Automobile Engg., Industrial Engg., Agricultural Engg. and Farm Machinery)
2. ISTE-NARSEE MONJEE Award for Best Project work done by Polytechnic Students in Maharashtra State instituted by The Narsee-Monjee Educational Trust, Mumbai for Final Year students of Polytechnics for their Project Work.
3. Maharashtra State Engineering Design Award for Engineering Students (Degree Level) instituted by the Government of Maharashtra to promote and encourage creativity, innovation and design talents in engineering degree students.
4. Punjab Technical University Award for Young Engineer Innovators for the Best B.Tech. Projects by the students of Engineering Colleges affiliated to Punjab Technical University in the Punjab State in the following disciplines: - Civil Engineering & Architecture - Mechanical, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Automobiles etc. - Electrical Engineering & Electronics Engineering - Computers and Communication Engineering & Information Technology - Chemical Engineering, Bio-Technology & Food Technology etc.
LIST OF ISTE Best M.Tech. Thesis Awards
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ISTE-GSFC National Award for Best M.Tech. Thesis in Mechanical Engineering instituted by Gujarat State Fertilizers Co. Ltd., Vadodara.
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ISTE-IPCL National Award for Best M.Tech. Thesis in Chemical Engineering instituted by the Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd., Vadodara.
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ISTE-L&T National Award for Best M.Tech. Thesis in Electrical/Electronics Engineering instituted by Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Mumbai.
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ISTE National Award for Best M.Tech. Thesis in Civil Engineering instituted by Smt. Saraswathi Bai and Dr. S. Venkoji Rao of Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) in memory of their late sons Shri S.Sridhar and Shri S. Giridhar.
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ISTE National Award for Best M.Tech. Thesis in Agricultural Engineering instituted by the Organisers of the 28th Annual Convention of ISTE held at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
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ISTE-Kings College of Engineering National Award for Best M.E./M.Tech. Thesis in Engineering to promote research in agricultural applications and/or rural development
instituted by the management of Kings College of Engineering, Punalkulam, Pudukkottai Dist., T.N. during the 18th ISTE National Students Convention
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Last date for submission of all the nominations to ISTE Hqrs. is October 31st, 2026..
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