IIT Bombay Awards Degrees to 337 Students in Interim 63rd Convocation Ceremony

IIT Bombay held the interim session of its 63rd Convocation, conferring degrees on 337 graduating students. Check details here

IIT Bombay Awards Degrees to 337 Students

IIT Bombay Convocation: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay held the interim session of its 63rd Convocation awarding degrees to students who completed their academic requirements between August 2024 and January 2025. The Interim Convocation enables students who have fulfilled their degree requirements to receive their degrees ahead of the formal 63rd Convocation, allowing them to seamlessly pursue career opportunities and further academic endeavors.

337 Students Graduate at IIT Bombay

A total of 354 degrees were awarded, including 219 PhD degrees, encompassing dual-degree programs such as MTech/MSc + PhD and the IITB-Monash University Joint PhD. Additionally, 135 degrees were granted across various programs, including 36 Executive MBA (E-MBA) degrees and, for the first time, 6 Master in Development Practice (MDP) degrees from CTARA.

Abhishek Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event was presided over by Dr. Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIT Bombay, while the degrees were conferred by the Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare.

Addressing the graduating students, Chief Guest Abhishek Singh said “Imagine a future where the thesis of 219 PhD scholars are turned into research projects. Do not just earn your degrees, but power startups, shape policies and solve societal challenges. That's the ecosystem we are building, one where curiosity meets application and innovation drives prosperity. Your role in the next 25 years will be very vital, very critical as India marches on its goal towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, a developed nation by 2047”.

He also added, "The journey ahead is both exciting and demanding. India’s aspirations of becoming a developed nation by 2047 rests on the shoulders of its researchers, technologies and innovators. The work you do today will define India’s place in the global knowledge economy”.

Dr. Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIT Bombay remarked, “My suggestion to the passing students is to see if you can put your knowledge earned in this Institute for the benefit of industry and thereby help in the economic growth of the country. IITs and its alumni have created a world-famous brand name and now, it is time for you to take this brand forward. I request you to remember that the success you will achieve is all because of your alma mater”.

Congratulating the students, their families, and faculty members, IIT Bombay Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare said, “IIT Bombay, with its 66-year legacy, continues to evolve as a global leader in education, research and innovation. Our commitment to excellence drives us to expand interdisciplinary fields, foster entrepreneurship and create societal impact. As you step beyond the gates of IIT Bombay, you carry with you not just knowledge but the resilience, curiosity and problem-solving mindset that defines a true engineer, scientist and leader. The world today demands innovation, integrity and a commitment to making a difference—values that have been at the core of your journey here. To our graduates, may you shape a future that's brighter, bolder and boundless in possibilities".

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