| Software | Description | Availability |
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| Abaqus | Abaqus is an FEA software for simulating structures and mechanical components, known for advanced modelling of complex materials and nonlinear behaviour. It's widely used in aerospace and automotive industries, featuring a user-friendly interface and strong integration with engineering tools. |  |
| ANSYS Fluent | ANSYS Fluent is a top computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software for simulating fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions. It features advanced modelling capabilities suitable for various industries and includes an intuitive interface with robust post-processing tools for effective analysis. | |
| AutoCAD | A leading CAD software for precise 2D and 3D drawings, essential in architecture, engineering, and construction. It allows customization through scripts and plugins, boosting productivity and design accuracy. | Installed in Windows Labs in CC, NCL and DJ |
| Autodesk Inventor | 3D CAD software for mechanical design, allowing engineers to create detailed models and assemblies with precise drawings and advanced simulation tools for improved accuracy and performance. | Installed in Windows Labs in CC, NCL and DJ |
| ChemDraw | It is a popular software for creating 2D chemical structures, reactions, and diagrams. It is widely used for producing publication-quality drawings and analyzing molecular properties. ChemDraw is essential for both educational and research purposes in chemistry. For more information see this link (opens in intranet only) | |
| COMSOL | COMSOL Multiphysics is a versatile software for finite element analysis and Multiphysics modelling, allowing the coupling of processes like fluid flow and structural mechanics. | |
| Gaussian | It is a quantum chemistry software used for modeling molecular systems and calculating molecular properties. It performs advanced simulations on energies, geometries, and reaction mechanisms. Gaussian is widely used in research across chemistry, physics, and materials science. For more information see this link (opens in intranet only) | |
| Grammarly | It is an AI-driven writing assistant that enhances grammar, punctuation, and style in real-time. It offers suggestions for improving clarity and conciseness across various platforms. Additionally, Grammarly provides plagiarism detection and vocabulary enhancement tools for better writing. To access IITK subscription of Grammarly see this link (opens in intranet only) | |
| Maple | Maple is a symbolic and numeric computing software for mathematical calculations, data analysis, and visualization. It offers a powerful programming environment and libraries for algebra, calculus, and differential equations, making it popular in education and research for interactive computations and modelling. | |
| Mathematica | Mathematica is a computational software for symbolic and numerical calculations, data visualization, and algorithm development. It offers a powerful programming language and extensive libraries, widely used in academia and industry for interactive computations. | |
| MATLAB | A high-level programming language and environment for numerical computing and data analysis. It features powerful tools for matrix manipulation, visualization, and simulations, and is widely used in engineering, finance, and scientific research. | |
| Microsoft Office 2021 | This is a desktop application and recommended alternative to be used in place of Office 365 on computers which are shared, for example, Lab computers. For more details see this link (opens in intranet only) | |
| Microsoft Office 365 | Microsoft Office 365 It is a cloud-based productivity suite that includes applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It enables real-time collaboration and document editing from any device. Office 365 also offers cloud storage via OneDrive and integrates with various productivity tools. This product is recommended for use on PERSONAL devices only. For shared devices, consider using Office 2021. For more details and procedure to get an account see the link: Office 365 subscription @ IITK | |
| NAG Library | NAG Library is a collection of 1600+ numerical and statistical algorithms callable from many computer programming languages and environments. It is component based to provide the building blocks to solve thousands of complex numerical problems. Available for multiple languages and environments including C and C++, Python, Java, .NET, and Fortran. For more information check this link (intranet only) | |
| Octave | It is an open-source software for numerical computations, compatible with MATLAB. It supports mathematical modelling, data visualization, and statistical analysis. Widely used in research and academia. | |
| Origin | Origin is a data analysis and graphing software for scientific applications, offering tools for statistical analysis and curve fitting. It allows users to create publication-quality graphs and supports various data formats. | |
| Overleaf |
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| Scilab | It is an open-source, cross-platform software for numerical computation, data analysis, and scientific computing. It supports mathematical modelling, simulation, signal processing, control systems, and data visualization, offering a free alternative to MATLAB. | |
| SPSS | SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a software suite for statistical analysis and data management. It offers a user-friendly interface for complex procedures, visualization, and reporting, making it popular in social sciences, market research, and healthcare for data-driven decision-making. | |
| Tecplot | Tecplot is a visualization and analysis software for scientific and engineering data, allowing users to create high-quality plots and 3D visualizations. It supports various data formats and is used for analysing fluid dynamics and CFD simulations. Widely utilized in academia and industry, Tecplot aids in data analysis and presentation. | |
| Turnitin | It is a plagiarism detection tool to promote academic integrity. It compares submitted documents against a vast database to provide a similarity report. The software also offers feedback on originality and citation practices to enhance student writing skills. For procedure to get an account and more information see Procedure to get an account on Turnitin (opens in intranet only) | Web Based |
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