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India Today
12-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
IIIT Bangalore student bags record package of Rs 1.45 crore in silver jubilee year
At its silver jubilee convocation, the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) announced that one of its iMTech students secured a record annual package of Rs 1.45 crore -- the highest in the institute's history. The placement, finalised ahead of the convocation, made waves as the institute celebrated its 25th on July 8, the convocation saw 372 students graduate across programmes including Integrated MTech, MTech, MSc in Digital Society, MSc by Research, and PhD. The event was attended by notable guests like Prof. Govindan Rangarajan (IISc Director), Dr. Venkat Padmanabhan (Microsoft Research India MD), and IIIT-B Chairman Kris the top offer, 14 students received packages over Rs 60 lakh, 67 students landed jobs offering more than Rs 40 lakh, and 180+ students bagged packages above Rs 20 lakh per year—an impressive placement run for the Class of RESEARCH, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP HONOURED Top academic achievers were recognised with gold medals: Valipireddy Pranathi, Monjoy Narayan Choudhury, and Sookthi Bhat Entrepreneur of the Year medal was awarded to Ananda Prakash Professor Debabrata Das highlighted the students' achievements in areas like AI/ML, NLP, wireless tech, and advanced software systems. 'Several students have secured patents,' he said, adding that the cohort stood out for its diversity, innovation, and in 1998, IIIT-Bangalore has grown into one of India's top tech institutes, known for its industry-ready talent and consistent placement performance. The record-breaking placement and silver jubilee milestone underline its impact.- Ends
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
IIIT-Bangalore marks 25th convocation with graduation of 372 students
Bangalore: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) marked a major milestone with its 25th Annual Convocation, celebrating the graduation of 372 students across diverse academic programs. The ceremony also highlighted the institute's expanding global impact through its pioneering work in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), now influencing the lives of nearly 1 billion people worldwide. The convocation was graced by eminent guests, including Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc Bangalore, as Chief Guest, and Dr. Venkat Padmanabhan, Managing Director of Microsoft Research India, as Guest of Honour. Kris Gopalakrishnan, Padma Bhushan awardee and Chairman of IIIT-B's Governing Body, presided over the event alongside Prof. Debabrata Das, Director of IIIT-Bangalore. This year's graduates included 142 students from the Integrated program, 192 from the program, 12 from the in Digital Society, 10 from the M.S. by Research, and 16 Ph.D. scholars. Top performers were recognized with gold medals, including Institute Gold Medals awarded to Valipireddy Pranathi ( Monjoy Narayan Choudhury (iMTech), and Sookthi Bhat Kav ( Digital Society). The Late Sri N. Rama Rao Medal for Entrepreneur of the Year was awarded to Ananda Prakash Verma. In a landmark achievement, an iMTech student secured a record-breaking placement package of ₹1.45 crore. Additionally, 14 students received annual offers exceeding ₹60 lakh, 67 students surpassed ₹40 lakh, and over 180 students received packages above ₹20 lakh per annum.
