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Who We Are

About Axiom

Axiom is the philosophy society of Netaji Subhas University of Technology. Founded by a group of students who believed that the engineer's mind is incomplete without the philosopher's eye, we have grown into a vibrant community of curious thinkers.


Our Story

How it began

Like all great societies, Axiom had its genesis in a question. No one remembers what this question was, but it sparked a prarie fire that consumed our intellectual ennui, leaving only the legacy of curiosity in its wake. Something far greater than the true answer to the original question could have given us.

What started as informal chai sessions in the NSUT canteen gradually evolved into structured events, philosophical walks, annual festivals, and eventually this — a full-fledged society with a newsletter, alumni network, and a reputation for being the most intellectually adventurous society on campus.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And at Axiom, the wonder never stops.

Our signature event, (CPC), remains the beating heart of Axiom. Every week, without fail, students gather over hot cups of chai to debate, discuss, and occasionally disagree — loudly, joyfully, philosophically.


The Core

Dedicated stewards sworn to steer Axiom.

President

Portrait of Bhavishya Maheshwari

Bhavishya Maheshwari

“The dildo of consequences rarely arrives lubed.”

Portrait of Arnav Gupta

Arnav Gupta

“P²C² — Principles before position, comprehension before conclusion”

Vice President

Poorva

Portrait of Hansika

Hansika

“Everything you lose is a step you take”

Director of External Affairs

Portrait of Taneesha Bangia

Taneesha Bangia

“Everything that is real was imagined first”

Director of Tech

Portrait of Ark Malhotra

Ark Malhotra

“All map and no territory made Jack a very dull boy.”

General Secretary

Erut

Portrait of Utsav Dwivedi

Utsav Dwivedi

“Sunrise parabellum”

Joint Secretary

Portrait of Ashish Joshi

Ashish Joshi

“Life is pointless, so make sure to embarrass yourself in every possible way”

Vibhuti

Portrait of Prableen Kaur

Prableen Kaur

“Aspire to Inspire”

Portrait of Himanshi

Himanshi

“Whatever will be, will be”

Social Media and Design Head

Erut

Devika

Podcast Head

Portrait of Utsav Dwivedi

Utsav Dwivedi

“Sunrise parabellum”

Poorva

Newsletter Heads

Portrait of Ark Malhotra

Ark Malhotra

“All map and no territory made Jack a very dull boy.”

Portrait of Iba Shibli

Iba Shibli

“Things happen, life goes on.”

Filmmaking Head

Kartavya

Shreshth

PARTY HEADS

Portrait of Bhavishya Maheshwari

Bhavishya Maheshwari

“The dildo of consequences rarely arrives lubed.”

Portrait of Utsav Dwivedi

Utsav Dwivedi

“Sunrise parabellum”

Erut


Members

The reasoned foot-soldiers of Axiom.

Portrait of Adit Gaur

Adit Gaur

Portrait of Aditi Poonia

Aditi Poonia

Portrait of Adwita Suri

Adwita Suri

Portrait of Anju

Anju

Portrait of Ankit Kumar

Ankit Kumar

Portrait of Ashish Joshi

Ashish Joshi

Portrait of Charu Vats

Charu Vats

Portrait of Dev Manchanda

Dev Manchanda

Portrait of Dhruv Bansal

Dhruv Bansal

Portrait of Dushyant Singh Rathore

Dushyant Singh Rathore

Portrait of Himanshi

Himanshi

Portrait of Joseph Jisso Aliyath

Joseph Jisso Aliyath

Portrait of Khushi Mittal

Khushi Mittal

Portrait of Md Rashid Iqbal

Md Rashid Iqbal

Portrait of Navratan Choudhary

Navratan Choudhary

Portrait of Prachetas Shukla

Prachetas Shukla

Portrait of Prince Gangwar

Prince Gangwar

Portrait of Shivangi Amat

Shivangi Amat

Portrait of Tushar Kumar Karn

Tushar Kumar Karn

Portrait of Vinayak Mittal

Vinayak Mittal

Ashu

Ayush Rai

Chetna

Chirag

Devansh

Divyansh

Garv Chawla

Garv Singhal

Jatin

Nandini

Neha

Nikhil

Prachi

Pranav

Robin

Rudra

Sanskriti

Sarah

Shaurya

Shivam

Shreya

Sonia

Supreet

Tanu


Emigrants of Omelas

Alumni

In their own words — what Axiom meant to the people who built it.

Portrait of Rounak Raman

Rounak Raman

Batch 2021

“Axiom was the spark that lit my flame, where thoughts collided, never the same. In halls of logic, minds would roam, yet every idea felt like home.”

Portrait of Vishwas Latiyan

Vishwas Latiyan

Batch 2017–2021

“What started as a tiny interest in Metaphysics eventually opened a door to a whole new world. I met incredible people — each one bringing their own unique, thoughtful spirit to every conversation.”

Portrait of Vehuvoyi Theluo

Vehuvoyi Theluo

Batch 2023

“There’ll always be a soft spot in my heart for Axiom — the incredible people & the endless but engaging Chai pe Charchas. Brought a lot more warmth to an otherwise hectic course.”

Portrait of Kushagra Lakhwani

Kushagra Lakhwani

Batch 2025

“Axiom is a state of mind and though I’ll leave the place, I’ll still have a piece of everyone in my heart.”

Portrait of Gautam Tayal

Gautam Tayal

Batch 2020–2024

“Honestly, Axiom was one of the good things about my college life. Wishing all the best to the society and my juniors :)”

Portrait of Naman Dixit

Naman Dixit

Batch 2019–2023

“Least kaleshi place in college ❤️ A part of college that I still have close to me — should’ve spent a lot more time here. The world may end but CPCs shall continue forever!”

Portrait of Bharat Sethi

Bharat Sethi

Batch 2019–2023

“From ethical dilemmas and philosophical paradoxes to wild conspiracy theories, Axiom opened up a whole new world of thought for me. It gave me a space to engage with both like-minded and contrasting perspectives.”

Portrait of Nisarg Kumar

Nisarg Kumar

Batch 2024

“Axiom was one of the best and most chill societies at NSUT. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the seniors were incredibly supportive. I have some really fond memories of being part of Axiom.”

Portrait of Aman Rana

Aman Rana

Batch 2022

“Axiom was the perfect place for some horizon-broadening adventure! Diving into so many different ways of thinking was such an enriching journey, really honing my ability to see things from every angle.”


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