Question 1

What is Excelsior at IET Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Excelsior is the official literary, debating, and creative society of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow, established on August 27, 2014. It provides a platform for engineering students to cultivate creative writing, poetry, elocution, campus journalism, and debating in both English and Hindi.

Question 2

When was Excelsior founded?

Accepted Answer

Excelsior was founded on August 27, 2014, at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sitapur Road, Lucknow.

Question 3

What are the annual traditions and auditions of Excelsior?

Accepted Answer

Excelsior conducts annual auditions featuring Professo (spontaneous speech and mentor discussion) and Ink Blot (original creative write-up and essay evaluation), welcoming writers, debaters, and graphic designers.

Question 4

What works does Excelsior publish?

Accepted Answer

Excelsior has published over 150 student works spanning articles, personal essays, poetry, book reviews on the Editor’s Shelf, and campus journalism pieces.

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