IAR CONNECT

The Puri Foundation for Education in India is a charitable trust registered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The trust is supported by the generous support from Chairman, Prof. Nathu Ram Puri, a noted NRI industrialist settled in Nottingham, UK.
The Objectives of the trust include creating facilities for promotion of education and research. The trust supports and establishes schools, universities and research establishments in India and overseas. The trust also supports students from weaker sections of society to provide them with equal opportunities to realize their potential.
As part of its objectives, the trust set up the Indian Institute of Advanced Research at Koba, Gandhinagar. Honorable Shri Narendra Bhai Modi, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, laid the foundation stone of the Institute in 2003. The first Centre of Excellence, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology was set up in 2006. It was formally inaugurated by The President of India, H.E. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in April 2006. The Institute was accorded university status in August 2011 by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat Private Universities Amendment Act, 2011. The University continues to grow with the addition of education and research programs in physical sciences, engineering, and business. The Foundation aspires that the University will become a model institution conducting education and research with real impact on our society, economy and the environment. In recent time, institute has developed an app named IAR connect, benefits of this app are discussed below:
Alumni Connectivity: Beyond academics, IAR CONNECT also provides an alumni network feature. It allows former students to stay connected with the institution via case studies, Quizzes and polls and participate in mentoring or placement activities. This feature strengthens the community and promotes long-term engagement. User-Friendly Interface and Accessibility: Designed to be intuitive and accessible, the app supports easy navigation, ensuring that even first-time users adapt quickly. With mobile compatibility, students and faculty can stay connected both on and off campus. Business News Relevance: Everyday best Curated premium business news, impeccably relevant to the interests and academic pursuits of B-School students. Business Jargons and Insights: A comprehensive repository of business jargons and insightful articles to broaden students' domain knowledge.

Thus, the IAR CONNECT app is more than just a mobile tool—it is a complete digital companion for students, faculty, and alumni. With features such as academic management, real-time communication, event updates, and alumni networking, it enhances connectivity, boosts productivity, and strengthens institutional bonds. By integrating learning, collaboration, and engagement into a single platform, IAR CONNECT ensures that the campus community remains informed, empowered, and connected in today’s fast-paced world.