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The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar has announced the 2026 Explorer Fellowship, a six-week travel-based learning programme where students explore six Indian states on a budget to gain real-world experience, cultural exposure, and life skills beyond classrooms.

Gandhinagar: The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar has announced the 2026 edition of its Explorer Fellowship, a six-week experiential learning programme that allows students to travel across India while gaining exposure to diverse cultures, communities, and real-world situations.

This programme encourages students to step outside their comfort zones, interact with people from different socio-economic backgrounds, and build confidence, adaptability, teamwork, and decision-making skills through travel-based learning.

As part of the application process, each team was required to submit a detailed write-up of their proposed travel plan, including goals and objectives, itinerary, budget, and ideas for follow-up activities. After completing the journey, students must submit a report and make a presentation before the IITGN community describing their experiences and analysing the objectives achieved.

The fellowship is open to all regular IIT Gandhinagar students who are at least 18 years old. Applications are evaluated based on the originality and feasibility of the proposal, followed by interviews conducted by the selection committee.