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Board of Student Publications (BSP)

The Board of Student Publications (BSP) is the official student-run media body of IIT Delhi, focusing on journalistic and creative publishing. It encompasses a campus newspaper, magazine, and online media, providing a platform for students to express their voices and creativity.

Activities

BSP regularly conducts recruitment processes for various verticals, including journalism, design, and media, involving multiple assessment rounds.
The organization hosts workshops, such as comic writing sessions in collaboration with the Literary Club, aimed at enhancing students' storytelling and creative skills.
BSP produces a range of content, including opinion articles, interviews, and reports on campus events, ensuring a diverse representation of student perspectives.
The club also engages in surveys and research to gather insights on student life, which are then published in reports and articles.

Flagship Events

Comicraze: A flagship comic-making event encouraging creativity and humor among participants.
The Bluffington Post: An inter-hostel bluff writing competition that invites students to express satire through written and media formats.
Gazettale: An inter-hostel magazine-making competition showcasing journalistic and design talents.
Uninvited Series 2.0: A series documenting personal stories of resilience and challenges faced by students at IIT Delhi.

Collaborations

BSP collaborates with various student clubs, such as the Literary Club, to host workshops and events that promote creative expression.
The organization also partners with teams like STEMtheGap to produce comprehensive reports on significant campus events, such as the Festival of Gender & STEM.

Event Timeline

Event	Date/Period	Description
Recruitment Process for Journalists	12th April 2026	The BSP is conducting an offline assessment for journalist recruitment at IIT Delhi.
Festival of Gender & STEM	10 March 2026	A vibrant series of events organized to celebrate International Women’s Day at IIT Delhi.
Comic Writing Workshop	17 March 2026	An exclusive workshop on comic writing featuring author Aanchal Budhiraja, focusing on digital storytelling.
Comicraze	13 March 2026	BSP’s flagship comic-making event inviting participants to unleash their creativity and humor.
Inter-Hostel Documentary Competition	March 2026	A competition encouraging students to showcase their documentary filmmaking skills.
First Draft Competition	22 September 2025	A competition for freshers to create unique content for a mini-magazine at IIT Delhi.
Literati '26	6-8 February 2026	IIT Delhi's annual literature and arts fest themed 'Threads of Myth'.
The Bluffington Post	December 31, 2025	An inter-hostel bluff writing competition encouraging satirical and creative expression among students.
Muse Submissions	December 19, 2025	Opening of submissions for BSP's annual student-sourced creative magazine.
Uninvited Series 2.0	December 7, 2025	A series highlighting student stories of resilience and personal growth at IIT Delhi.
Mid Term Review Series	December 2025	A series of interviews with student leaders discussing their boards' progress and challenges.

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-Board of Student Publications (BSP) is the primary journalistic and creative publishing organization at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Functioning as the official student-run media body of the institute, the board serves as a vital bridge between the student community and the administration. Its mission encompasses the dual responsibility of providing a platform for creative expression and maintaining a rigorous standard of campus journalism. The organization is structured into three specialized verticals—journalism, design, and media—which work in tandem to produce a wide array of print and digital content, including the campus newspaper, annual magazines, and various online media reports. By documenting the evolving landscape of the institute, the board acts as both a contemporary news source and a historical archive for the IIT Delhi community.
+The Board of Student Publications (BSP) is the official student-run media body of IIT Delhi, focusing on journalistic and creative publishing. It encompasses a campus newspaper, magazine, and online media, providing a platform for students to express their voices and creativity.
-A cornerstone of the board’s operations is its commitment to institutional transparency and accountability, most notably through its flagship "Mid Term Review" series. In this capacity, the board conducts extensive interviews with the General Secretaries and Deputy General Secretaries of various student boards, including the Student Affairs Council, the Board for Hostel Management, the Board of Recreational and Cultural Activities, and the Board for Sports Activities. These reviews scrutinize the progress of electoral manifestos and the status of various Statements of Purpose, ensuring that student leadership remains answerable to their constituents. This investigative role extends to comprehensive reports on campus infrastructure, such as the renovation of the Central Library, the functioning of the Disciplinary Committee, and the impact of administrative policies on student life.
+== Activities ==
+* BSP regularly conducts recruitment processes for various verticals, including journalism, design, and media, involving multiple assessment rounds.
+* The organization hosts workshops, such as comic writing sessions in collaboration with the Literary Club, aimed at enhancing students' storytelling and creative skills.
+* BSP produces a range of content, including opinion articles, interviews, and reports on campus events, ensuring a diverse representation of student perspectives.
+* The club also engages in surveys and research to gather insights on student life, which are then published in reports and articles.
-Beyond its role in governance and accountability, the board fosters a vibrant creative ecosystem through several high-profile publications and competitions. "The Bluffington Post" and its recurring segment "Bluffington This Week" serve as the institute's premier satirical outlets, encouraging students to view campus life through a witty and often unhinged lens. For more traditional creative pursuits, the board publishes "Muse," an annual student-sourced magazine that features poetry, prose, and visual art. The board also facilitates "Gazettale," a prestigious inter-hostel magazine-making competition that challenges students to synthesize journalistic, design, and editorial skills. These initiatives are complemented by the "BASPA" comic series, which utilizes a fictional mascot to deliver campus news and observations in a lighthearted, accessible format.
+== Flagship Events ==
+* '''Comicraze''': A flagship comic-making event encouraging creativity and humor among participants.
+* '''The Bluffington Post''': An inter-hostel bluff writing competition that invites students to express satire through written and media formats.
+* '''Gazettale''': An inter-hostel magazine-making competition showcasing journalistic and design talents.
+* '''Uninvited Series 2.0''': A series documenting personal stories of resilience and challenges faced by students at IIT Delhi.
-The board also serves as a chronicler of the human experience within the rigorous academic environment of the institute. Through the "Uninvited Series 2.0," the organization documents stories of resilience, detailing the journeys of students who have navigated setbacks, academic pressure, and personal detours to find their own paths to success. Similarly, the "Humans of IITD" feature provides a behind-the-scenes look at the individuals who form the backbone of campus culture, ranging from faculty members to support staff. The board also conducts large-scale data-driven projects, such as the "Graduating Seniors Survey," which captures the collective experiences, social lives, and career perspectives of the outgoing batch, providing valuable insights into the evolving student sentiment.
+== Collaborations ==
+* BSP collaborates with various student clubs, such as the Literary Club, to host workshops and events that promote creative expression.
+* The organization also partners with teams like STEMtheGap to produce comprehensive reports on significant campus events, such as the Festival of Gender & STEM.
-To cultivate talent and engage the wider student body, the board organizes a variety of workshops and entry-level competitions. "First Draft" is a competition specifically designed for freshers, allowing new students to experiment with mini-magazine creation and digital storytelling. The board frequently collaborates with other campus organizations, such as the Literary Club, to host masterclasses on specialized topics like comic writing and digital narrative construction. These events often feature industry professionals, such as globally published authors and screenwriters, providing students with insights into professional creative careers. Additionally, the board manages the "TL;DR" series, a monthly news roundup that summarizes campus highlights, national news, and global events for the busy student population.
+== Event Timeline ==
-Operationally, the board is led by a General Secretary and a Deputy General Secretary, who oversee an Editorial Board and a diverse team of journalists, designers, and media techies. Recruitment for the board is a rigorous multi-stage process involving written assessments for journalists and portfolio reviews for design and media applicants. This structured approach ensures that the board maintains a high level of professional quality across its various outputs. By providing an outlet for intellectual discourse and a platform to amplify underrepresented voices, the Board of Student Publications remains an essential pillar of student life at IIT Delhi, fostering a culture of informed dialogue and creative excellence.
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+|-
+! Event !! Date/Period !! Description
+|-
+| '''Recruitment Process for Journalists''' || 12th April 2026 || The BSP is conducting an offline assessment for journalist recruitment at IIT Delhi.
+|-
+| '''Festival of Gender & STEM''' || 10 March 2026 || A vibrant series of events organized to celebrate International Women’s Day at IIT Delhi.
+|-
+| '''Comic Writing Workshop''' || 17 March 2026 || An exclusive workshop on comic writing featuring author Aanchal Budhiraja, focusing on digital storytelling.
+|-
+| '''Comicraze''' || 13 March 2026 || BSP’s flagship comic-making event inviting participants to unleash their creativity and humor.
+|-
+| '''Inter-Hostel Documentary Competition''' || March 2026 || A competition encouraging students to showcase their documentary filmmaking skills.
+|-
+| '''First Draft Competition''' || 22 September 2025 || A competition for freshers to create unique content for a mini-magazine at IIT Delhi.
+|-
+| '''Literati '26''' || 6-8 February 2026 || IIT Delhi's annual literature and arts fest themed 'Threads of Myth'.
+|-
+| '''The Bluffington Post''' || December 31, 2025 || An inter-hostel bluff writing competition encouraging satirical and creative expression among students.
+|-
+| '''Muse Submissions''' || December 19, 2025 || Opening of submissions for BSP's annual student-sourced creative magazine.
+|-
+| '''Uninvited Series 2.0''' || December 7, 2025 || A series highlighting student stories of resilience and personal growth at IIT Delhi.
+|-
+| '''Mid Term Review Series''' || December 2025 || A series of interviews with student leaders discussing their boards' progress and challenges.
+|}
 == See Also ==