ELECTION COMMISSION
IIT KANPUR

The election commission is mandated to foster the democratic spirit in the students’ self-governance set up - the Students’ Gymkhana. For upholding this spirit, it is necessary that the representatives of the students are elected by the process of free and fair elections.

 SCHEDULE |  CODE OF CONDUCT

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Schedule for Mid-Term & By-Elections

The detailed schedule for the Mid-Term and By-Elections 2024 can be found at here

Call for Nominations

With the start of Mid-Term Elections, nominations are called for the posts of senators. The posts for which elections are being held are here. Please find the process here

CoC Enforced

The EC announces the onstart of Mid-Term and By-Elections 2024. The CoC has been enforced. Please find the CoC here.

EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES

Dhruv Mishra

President

Students' Gymkhana

Jayant Nagar

President

Students' Gymkhana

Sushant Faujdar

GENERAL SECRETARY

UG Academics and Career

Utkarsh Gupta

GENERAL SECRETARY

UG Academics and Career

Vikash Soni

GENERAL SECRETARY

PG Academics and Career

Yogesh Ram Gopal Singh

GENERAL SECRETARY

PG Academics and Career

Vaibhav Kadiyan

GENERAL SECRETARY

Games and Sports

Lakshay Gupta

GENERAL SECRETARY

Media and Culture

Hardik Agrawal

GENERAL SECRETARY

Science and Technology

NOTA

For all Posts

For all Councils

SENATOR CANDIDATES

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MEET OUR TEAM

SHREYANSH KESHARWANI CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER  +91 7071016690
AKANKSHA WATTAMWAR Manager, Web  +91 9022371923
ANISHA SRIVASTAVA Manager, Finance   +91 9919229229
DHRUV GUPTA Manager, Publicity UG wing  +91 9335231291
KUMAR ADITYA Manager, Logistics  +91 8368906895
PAKI GUPTA MANAGER, Design  +91 8962102377

TESTIMONIALS

Bhavjeet Singh

UG Secretary, Academic and Career

"Election Commission of IITK is doing vital work in conducting the elections for all the Gymkhana positions smoothly and in the most fair way possible. The efforts EC team puts in brings credibility to the election process in the eyes of the campus community, bringing trust and attention to the campaigns of all the candidates. I am grateful to EC team for their efforts to amplify the interaction between candidates and the genral body along with growing a non partisan space for healthy discussions."

Devansh Jain

Former Manager, Design

"Campus Election is like a sea , those who see from above can see only some waves but for those who have courage to dive in , the things get more thrilling and pressureful and experiencing it from the bottom of the ocean is a lifetime memory for me."

Maitreyee Srivastava

Former Manager, Publicity and Logistics

"Elections could be boon or bane; the electorate decides what it is."

Mudit Agarwal

Gen Sec, Science and technology

"Election commission of IIT Kanpur is the body responsible for conducting free and fair elections for different positions in Students' Gymkhana IIT Kanpur. Being a part of one such elections conducted by them, I can say that the whole body put a lot of efforts to ensure the fair election process. I wish to express my thanks to the EC for managing such a large scale elections smoothly. Also, I appreciate all the initiatives brought forward by this year's team."

Nikunj Kothari

President, Student Gymkhana

"Free and fair elections are the foundations of any democracy, ensuring that people have the power to decide who makes their decision for them. The Election Commission looks after the conduction of elections of Students’ Gymkhana, and has been very efficient since its inception."

SHIVANSH TRIPATHI

FORMER CEO

"Precedence is over-rated; Judge things on their merit."

Snehil Saluja

Former Manager, Web and Design

"Chores in the elections are dfficult than they appear."

Soumarup Bhattacharya

General Secretary, Games and sports

"Election Commission of IIT Kanpur plays a crucial role in organising elections in the campus. The most significant role of the Election Commission is to ensure free and fair elections as per the norms and the Model Code of Conduct of Students' Gymkhana. It is in charge of monitoring the actions and activities of the candidates and try to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections. I can vouch for the fact the team is doing an incredible job in conducting an unbiased election".

Vaibhav Chandra

General Secretary, Media and Culture

"Election Commission of IIT Kanpur is a very crucial body. With growing number of students it is very difficult to conduct clean and fair elections. I appreciate how EC ensures a smooth election process for both candidates and voters.EC is very vigilant and proactive in implementation of Code of Conduct and does not allow any malpractice or misconduct during elections."

Vedant Sikka

Former President, Students' Gymkhana

"The role of EC is often underappreciated, but if you look closely, it is a key pillar on which IITK's student democracy is built. Looking at the big picture, maintaining the flux of position holders over the years is key, and the EC has been fulfilling this responsibility very well."

Kartikeya Dhakkad

Former Chair Person, Students' Gymkhana

"Elections at IITK are indeed a unique experience that bring the entire campus together in a celebration of democaracy and student governance. The election commission is one of the most underappreciated but integral bearers of the IITK ethos. It ensures the smooth conduction of elections and stays strong and unbiased despite being under immense pressure."

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