Guwahati: A total of 2,150 students of the Indian Institute of Guwahati have received their degrees in various disciplines during the 26th convocation ceremony.
Vedant Gaurang Shah, a student of B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, achieved the top score in the entire B.Tech/B.Des batch and was awarded the President of India Gold Medal. Rethyam Gupta, a student of B.Tech in engineering physics, received the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal.
Arpita Ray, an M.Tech in geotechnical engineering, was awarded the Governor of Assam PG Gold Medal, while Pranshu Kandoi, who did B.Tech in computer science and engineering, was awarded the Governor of Assam UG Gold Medal.
Padma Shri awardee Dr. Sridhar Vembu, who is the founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Prof. Gautam Barua, former director of IIT Guwahati, attended the event as the guest of honour.
Delivering the convocation address, Dr. Sridhar Vembu congratulated the graduating students on their remarkable achievements.
Addressing the ceremony, 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.”
IIT Guwahati draws talented students from all over the country for its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, with an increasing number of international students.
During his address, Prof. Gautam Barua said, “Sustaining the momentum of growth and excellence is fundamental to the success of IITs. Our institute is defined by its rich culture and supportive environment, which must be preserved and passed down to future generations of faculty and students.”
The premier institute is on its path to being recognized as one of the world’s top institutes. By implementing the NEP 2020 policies, IIT Guwahati is advancing in interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary, and transdisciplinary research and technology development. This includes offering courses in futuristic areas, fostering a start-up culture, promoting entrepreneurship at all levels, and creating jobs in the Northeast.
