To create interest among the students of Architecture in using steel as a medium of their architectural expression and in exploiting numerous advantages of structural Steel as a material of construction, the Institute organises a "National Competition for Students for the Best Innovative use of Steel in Architecture" as a part of its Industry-University interface. Starting from the year 1999-2000, the Institute is arranging an interesting and exciting competition every year for the students of Architecture all over India with a view to recognizing and rewarding the talents of budding Young Architects of tomorrow for “Excellence in Steel Architecture".