Guwahati: IIT Guwahati in Assam hosted its 26th Convocation Ceremony today, awarding degrees to a record-breaking 2,150 students across various disciplines.
The ceremony was graced by Dr Sridhar Vembu, Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, as the Chief Guest.
The graduating students include:
- 932 BTech and BDes students
- 655 MTech and MDes students
- 277 PhD& Dual (Masters + PhD) students
- 182 MSc students
- 54 MA students
- 34 MS (Research) students
- 16 MBA students
Vedant Gaurang Shah, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, achieved the top score in the entire BTech/BDes batch and was awarded the President of India Gold Medal.
Rethyam Gupta, BTech in Engineering Physics, received the Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal. Additionally, Arpita Ray, MTech in Geotechnical Engineering, was awarded the Governor of Assam PG Gold Medal, while Pranshu Kandoi, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, was awarded the Governor of Assam UG Gold Medal.
Padma Shri awardee Dr Sridhar Vembu, Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Prof Gautam Barua, Former Director of IIT Guwahati, who attended as the Guest of Honor.
Dr Rajiv I Modi, Chairman, the Board of Governors, presided over the event virtually, while Dr Prahlada Rama Rao, Acting Chairperson, the Board of Governors, IIT Guwahati, delivered the welcome address.
Presenting the Convocation Report, Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, said, “We are proud to celebrate IIT Guwahati’s 26th Convocation. This milestone reflects the hard work and dedication of our graduating students, who have excelled in their academic and research pursuits. Our institute’s achievements in tech transfer, patent filings, and high-quality research publications highlight the innovative spirit of our graduates.”
Prof Jalihal added, “Our comprehensive efforts, recognized in the NIRF 2023, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, Nature 2024, and QS World University Rankings 2025, underscore our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.”
“With 11 departments, 9 academic centers, 5 academic schools, and the AAHII Hospital, IIT Guwahati not only strives for academic excellence but also actively fosters a culture of research-driven discovery and societal impact. Our initiatives exemplify our dedication to advancing knowledge, empowering global collaborations, and pioneering solutions that positively transform communities worldwide”, Jalihal said.
Prof Jalihal concluded by expressing his heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates and expressing his confidence in each student to excel in life.
IIT Guwahati draws talented students from all over the country for its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, with an increasing number of international students.
Over its 30-year history, IIT Guwahati has seen over 22,600 graduates.
Delivering the Convocation address, Chief Guest Dr. Sridhar Vembu, Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, congratulated the graduating class on their remarkable achievement.