Sharmistha S. Gupta

IIIT Delhi, India

Hi, there!

Awards and Achievements

  • NTSE Scholar. All India Rank - 574. State Rank (Delhi) - 27.
  • Won the J.G Kumarmangalam Cup for Best All -Rounder at high school among 300 students.
  • Led 1000 students to win the Shakuntala Gyan House Trophy for being Overall Champions, Inter House Competitions at high school.
  • Bagged the 3rd prize in the 10th Dr. A.K. Saha Memorial Young Scientists Contest, for presenting an independent research project on automated plant watering system.
  • Ranked 7th at the national level of MaRRS International Spelling Bee with an A++ performance. Got selected to represent the country at the international level.

    • Positions of Responsibilty

    Social Impact - Voluntary Teaching
  • Taught students from remote villages, studying in grades 5-8, at a school run by a non-profit society.
  • Stressed at the importance of technology. Donated a computer to the school.

    • Talks
  • Delivered a talk on "Introduction to HCI and Robotics" in Summer Workshop ’18 for school students.

    • Student Senate
  • Elected as ECE Batch Representative ’17. Student Senate is involved in academic policies and course related decisions.
  • Created and implemented an alumni connect portal.
  • Organised sessions on college applications and career opportunities.

    • Clubs and Fests
  • Esya, Tech Fest: Event Head–Chess Tournament
  • The 65th Square, Chess Club@IIITD: Coordinator. Conducted sessions. Created the club website.
  • WiT, Women in Tech: Participated in events and activities to encourage women in technology.
  • Electroholics: Core member of the electronics and hardware club
  • LitSoc: Won the 2nd position in Freshers’ debate.

    • Sports Council
  • Part of the badminton and the chess team in Sangram ’18 (Sports Fest - IIT Roorkee)
  • Led the chess team in Spardha’16 (Sports Fest - IIT BHU) and scored 3/3 on the first board.
  • Semi-finalist (badminton) in Spardha’16 (Sports Fest - IIT BHU)
  • First position in Women’s Singles and Mixed Doubles, Badminton Intramurals 2016-17
  • First Runner-up, Cricket Intramurals 2016-17
  • Freshers’ Representative, August 2016- July 17