BITS Pilani Hosts Convocation 2025, Confers Degrees on 1,706 Students

BITS Pilani celebrated its 2025 Convocation by awarding degrees to 1,706 students from the Pilani campus across BE, MSc, ME, and PhD programs, with a total of 17,014 degrees conferred across all campuses, programs, and WILP.

BITS Convocation 2025: BITS Pilani celebrated Convocation 2025 at its Pilani campus, marking a significant milestone in its illustrious journey. A total of 1,706 degrees were awarded to students from the Pilani campus across BE, MSc, ME, and PhD programs, contributing to an impressive total of 17,014 degrees conferred across all campuses, programs, and Work Integrated Learning Programs (WILP). This year’s graduating cohort reflected BITS Pilani’s strong commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence. A total of 4,563 women earned degrees across various programs, accounting for 26.8% of the total graduates. The institute also achieved a historic milestone by conferring 268 PhD degrees, the highest in its history, with women representing an impressive 46.3% of the doctoral recipients. Additionally, 12,192 students graduated through the Work Integrated Learning Programs (WILP), underscoring BITS Pilani’s leadership in delivering flexible, high-quality education to working professionals.

 

BITS Pilani recognized its top-performing students from across campuses. The Gold Medal was awarded to Kulkarni Dev Shree (Pilani Campus), Ashman Mehra (Goa Campus), Tarimala Vignesh Reddy and Siddharth Yayavaram (joint recipients, Hyderabad Campus), and Riddhi Goswami (Dubai Campus). These outstanding students exemplify the academic rigor, dedication, and drive that are hallmarks of the BITS Pilani community.

 

The convocation ceremony was graced by the presence of Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chancellor of BITS Pilani; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India; and Professor V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani. Their presence underscored the institute’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, visionary leadership, and impactful societal contributions.

 

Addressing the graduating batch, Kumar Mangalam Birla said, “Education is not just a personal achievement; it is a responsibility. This convocation is more than a ceremonial milestone, as it represents the collective journey you’ve been part of at BITS Pilani and the larger role you’re poised to play in shaping the future. The transformation we are undertaking, whether through new infrastructure, academic innovation, or global expansion, is inspired by the ambitions and achievements of students like you. BITS Pilani graduates are equipped not only with technical skills but with the capacity to shape discourse, solve critical challenges, and drive change with integrity. I urge each of you to lead with purpose and empathy.”

 

Prof V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, reflected on the achievements of the graduating class and the institution at large, stating, “Today, we celebrate not only the culmination of your academic journey but the beginning of your impact journey. Our graduates are entering a world that demands agility, empathy, and innovation.

Prof Sudhir Kumar Barai, Director BITS Pilani Campus added, “I also take this opportunity to recognize the role of our extraordinary alumni network, which continues to be a source of mentorship, funding, and collaboration, helping bridge academia and industry in meaningful ways.”

 

Addressing the graduating students, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said, “As you leave this campus, remember that the true measure of your engineering and scientific achievements is not their complexity, but whether they extend justice, dignity, and opportunity to those long pushed to the margins. We who build technology now shoulder a dual responsibility: to innovate boldly and to communicate clearly, so every citizen can understand and help shape the tools that govern their lives. Let empathy temper every algorithm, humility guide every discovery, and the values of our Constitution light your path as you turn possibility into public good.”

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