About Event

"Spirit" is IIT Guwahati's annual sports festival and one of the largest sports events in Northeast India. This high-energy fest attracts athletes and enthusiasts from institutions across the country, providing a platform for intense competition in various sports, including football, basketball, cricket, badminton, and more. Spirit fosters a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy competition, celebrating both traditional and modern sports.

Beyond the games, Spirit is known for its impactful pre-fest activities and social initiatives, such as:

Tiranga Yatra: A patriotic march to foster unity and pride.
Samarthya: An inter-school sports competition promoting early athletic development.
Mission Kiran: Visits to village schools to educate and engage underprivileged children, including donations of sports equipment.
Kriva: A pad donation camp that promotes menstrual hygiene and awareness.
Drishti: A free eye and full-body checkup camp in collaboration with The Retina Centre.
Spirit is not just a sporting event but also a hub for social change, creating a lasting impact on the community through these initiatives. Its dynamic atmosphere and strong values make it a celebration of athleticism, unity, and social responsibility.

Departments:

CSE AIDS ECE IT EEE Instrumentation Mechanical Civil Chemical Agricultural Energy Metallurgy Medical Pharmacy Arts Industrial BioTechnology MBA MCA Commerce Law Telecommunication Physics Ocean BioMedical Mechanics Textile Aeronautical Aerospace Material Mining Automobile Design Marine Ocean Fashion Media BBA Food PolyTechnic School

Accommodation

Hostel Accomodation is available at nomial price.

How to reach IIT Guwahati

To reach IIT Guwahati, you have several options depending on your starting location. The campus is located about 20 kilometers from the city of Guwahati, Assam. Here are the common ways to get there:

1. By Air (Guwahati Airport - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport)
Distance to IIT Guwahati: ~23 km
Options:
Prepaid Taxi: From the airport, you can hire a prepaid taxi to directly reach the IIT Guwahati campus. It usually takes 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic.
Ola/Uber: App-based cab services like Ola and Uber are available from the airport to IIT Guwahati.
Airport Bus: You can take an airport bus service to the city and then hire a taxi or take a bus to the IIT campus.
2. By Train
Nearest Station: Guwahati Railway Station
Distance to IIT Guwahati: ~18 km
Options:
Taxi/Auto-Rickshaw: You can take a taxi or auto-rickshaw directly from the railway station to the IIT campus.
Bus: From the railway station, you can take a city bus heading towards North Guwahati. Buses are available from Adabari Bus Stand or Paltan Bazaar.
Ferry (Optional): You can also travel by bus or taxi to the Guwahati Ferry Terminal and take a boat to cross the Brahmaputra River to reach the campus. From the ferry ghat, you can take a rickshaw to reach the main campus.
3. By Bus (from Guwahati City)
City Bus: Regular buses run from various parts of the city (Adabari, Jalukbari, Paltan Bazaar) towards IIT Guwahati. Look for buses that are bound for North Guwahati or IIT.
Private Vans: Shared vans also ply between the city and IIT campus.
4. By Car
If you are driving yourself, you can follow the Jalukbari route via NH 27 and NH 31, crossing the Saraighat Bridge to reach the campus.
Depending on your location and budget, taxis and buses are usually the most convenient options.

Certificates will be provided to Participants

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