IIT Guwahati Hosts 27th Convocation Ceremony, Confers Degrees to Over 2,000 Students

IIT Guwahati held its 27th convocation ceremony awarding degrees to more than 2000 graduating students across various disciplines.

This year total of 2,093 students from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati were awarded degrees across various disciplines at 27th Convocation Ceremony. Among graduates were 1,005 students earning BTech and BDes degrees and 556 students receiving MTech and MDes degrees. Additionally, 270 students were awarded PhD and Dual Masters and PhD degrees while 172 students graduated with MSc degrees. Ceremony also recognised 51 MA graduates, 18 MS Research students and 21 MBA graduates. The event celebrated graduation of 22 students from inaugural BTech batch of Mehta School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Dr. Rajendra Singh, D. Houser Banks Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside J. D. Patil, President, Indian National Academy of Engineering, who attended as the Guest of Honour Dr. S.K. Srivastava, Acting Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Guwahati, presided over event, while Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, presented Convocation report.

During his address, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “On the national and global front, IIT Guwahati has retained the 7th position among the best engineering institutions of the country, 9th position in ‘Overall’ and 10th position in ‘Research’ categories in the ‘India Rankings 2024’ declared by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). In QS Rankings 2026, the Institute has secured 42nd rank globally in the Research Citations per Faculty category and 334th position in the World University Rankings 2026.”

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President of India Gold Medal

Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal

Sl. No	Name	Discipline
1.	ABHISHEK GAUTAM	B.Tech., Engineering Physics

Governor of Assam Gold Medal (UG)

Sl. No
1.	SOURAJA KUNDU	B. Tech., Electronics and Communication Engineering

Governor of Assam Gold Medal (PG)

Sl. No	Name	Discipline
1.	ANUBHAV	M. Tech., Mechanical Engineering

During his address, Guest of Honour, J. D. Patil said, “For the graduating class, today is the day when you start applying your academic learning in the real world. Institutes like IIT Guwahati contribute to grooming talent capable of leading the country toward the collective goal of Viksit Bharat. What makes one succeed and sustain growth is the ability to start doing things a little differently. Engineers have key roles in technological developments of the nation, be it for national security, or any other stream of progress. As you move ahead, always seek opportunities to contribute more, not just through your work, but through leadership, innovation, and service to the nation.”

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