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6 days ago
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IIT Delhi convocation 2025 shows only 26% of 2,764 graduates are women
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi conferred degrees on 2,764 students at its 56th convocation ceremony on Saturday. Amongst them were 530 PhD scholars and 43 international students representing around 20 countries. Women made up less than a third of the graduating batch, with 735 female students, about 26% receiving their youngest graduate this year was 20-year-old Chandan Godara, while 63-year-old Gopal Krishan Taneja stood as the oldest degree the convocation address, Chief Guest Dr. Tessy Thomas, former Director General (Aeronautical Systems) at DRDO and Vice-Chancellor of Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, hailed IIT Delhi as 'a cradle of innovation, knowledge, and nation-building.' She called upon the graduating class to embrace 'responsible innovation' in an era defined by disruptive technologies. Highlighting the transformative potential of areas such as artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, quantum technologies, satellite systems, and human-machine interfaces, Dr. Thomas underscored the need for innovation that is ethical and human-centric. 'The coming years will demand AI to be explainable, unbiased, and human-centric,' she further noted that India's transition from a technology importer to a global exporter is no longer just a goal but a reality. Pointing to the strides made by ISRO, DRDO, indigenous semiconductor development, AgriTech startups, and Bharat-made AI platforms, she credited institutions like IIT Delhi for driving this change. 'In a world increasingly driven by data, algorithms, and automation, human values will matter more than the valuations,' she reminded the ceremony also celebrated the institute's top achievers. Ankit Mondal received the President's Gold Medal, Jaskaran Singh Sodhi was awarded the Director's Gold Medal, and Devinder Kumar earned the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal. Two students achieved the rare distinction of graduating with a perfect 10 a touch of legacy to the event, a Distinguished Alumni Award Wall was unveiled, honouring notable IIT Delhi alumni from the fields of academia, public service, and entrepreneurship. In their remarks, Board Chairperson Harish Salve and Director Professor Rangan Banerjee encouraged the graduates to uphold IIT Delhi's values of integrity, curiosity, and service as they step into the next chapter of their journeys.- Ends
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7 days ago
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IIT Delhi Conducts 56th Convocation; 1048 BTech, 530 PhD Degrees Awarded
Last Updated: The youngest graduate was 24-year-old Chandan Godara, who completed his while the oldest was 63-year-old Gopal Krishan Taneja, who earned a PhD, stated IIT Delhi. IIT Delhi held its 56th Convocation ceremony today, August 2, 2025. A total of 2764 students were awarded degrees and diplomas at the event. Among the graduating students, 735 were female. Additionally, 43 international students from around 20 countries received degrees. The youngest graduate was 24-year-old Chandan Godara, who completed his in Civil Engineering, while the oldest was 63-year-old Gopal Krishan Taneja, who earned a PhD. Ankit Mondal, a in Computer Science and Engineering, was honoured with the President's Gold Medal for achieving the highest CGPA among and Dual Degree programme graduates. Jaskaran Singh Sodhi, a in Materials Science and Engineering, received the Director's Gold Medal for being the best all-rounder among the and Dual Degree programme graduates. Devinder Kumar, an in Structural Engineering, was awarded the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal. This prestigious medal is given to a student judged to have the best general proficiency, including character and conduct, academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and social service, among all graduating students. Two students, Shreyansh Gupta ( in Thermal Engineering) and Soumili Chakraborti ( in Polymer Science and Technology), received Perfect Ten Gold Medals for securing a CGPA of 10 out of 10 in their PG programmes. The Institute Silver Medals were awarded to 16 students for obtaining the highest CGPA in their respective programmes. Ph.D. — 530 Master of Science (Research) — 62 Master of Technology (M. Tech.) — 488 Dual Degrees of M. Tech. & B. Tech. — 124 Master of Design — 23 MBA — 172 Master of Science — 218 Master of Public Policy — 19 Post Graduate Diploma of IIT Delhi — 73 Bachelor of Technology ( — 1048 Undergraduate Diploma of IIT Delhi — 7 Chief Guest Dr. Tessy Thomas, FNAE, former Director General (Aeronautical Systems), DRDO, and known as the Missile Woman of India, delivered the convocation address. Dr. Thomas is presently Vice Chancellor of the Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE), Kanyakumari. The convocation ceremony was presided over by Harish Salve, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Delhi. While addressing the graduating students, Chief Guest Dr. Tessy Thomas said, 'It is with immense pride and a deep sense of honour that I stand before you today at the 56th Convocation of IIT Delhi—a cradle of innovation, knowledge, and nation-building. You have reached the culmination of years of rigorous study, countless hours of experimentation, and sleepless nights of coding, designing, analysing, innovating, and aiming high. At IIT Delhi, you have mastered the principles of science and engineering and cultivated values like curiosity, resilience, and the courage that define a global technologist." Addressing the graduating students, Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, said, 'We enjoyed having you on the campus. As you step out of the comfort zone of this campus into the real world, you will engage with a world of challenges and opportunities. Remember that your learning continues. We have equipped you with skills, tools, and technologies and the ability to think on your feet. Approach every new situation with humility and a willingness to learn. Learn to understand and empathise with people. We have taught you to question, to think for yourself. Please have the courage of your convictions. The oath that you will take today commits you to have honesty and integrity in everything that you do." tags : IIT-Delhi view comments First Published: August 02, 2025, 18:11 IST News education-career IIT Delhi Conducts 56th Convocation; 1048 BTech, 530 PhD Degrees Awarded Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
