Isro chairman to be chief guest at MNNIT convocation on Aug 16
Dr Narayanan, a distinguished Indian rocket propulsion expert and aerospace engineer, has taken the helm as chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization at a pivotal moment when Isro is intensifying its endeavours in satellite technology development, advanced space exploration missions, and global collaborations. Dr Narayanan, renowned Indian rocket propulsion expert and aerospace engineer, was appointed the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization in Jan.
The convocation ceremony will witness the conferment of 1,569 degrees, comprising 1,032 BTech, 267 MTech, 114 MCA, 62 MBA, 23 M.Sc and 71 PhD degrees. Additionally, a total of 33 gold medals will be awarded, with 21 to postgraduate students and 12 to undergraduate students.
A total of 1,569 degrees will be awarded. Moreover, 21 Gold Medals will be given to the PG students, and 12 Gold Medals will be given to the undergraduate students.
Apart from these gold medals, 13 sponsored gold medals constituted by the faculty, alumni, and industry will be conferred on the students for their outstanding performances.
Dr. Vivek Lall, chairperson of the Board of Governors, will preside over the convocation ceremony online. Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, chairman of the executive committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), chairman of the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), will be the guest of honour.
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