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Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
IIT Delhi awards 2,764 degrees at 56th convocation, highest number of PhDs conferred this year
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi held its 56th convocation ceremony on August 2. The event was presided over by Shri Harish Salve, Chairperson of the Board of Governors of IIT Delhi. Dr Tessy Thomas, former Director General (Aeronautical Systems), DRDO, and currently Vice Chancellor of Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kanyakumari, was the chief guest. IIT-Delhi scholarships for engineering students, here's list of institute and donor-sponsored financial assistance According to a statement, chief guest, Dr Thomas addressed the graduating batch, urging students to contribute to areas such as decarbonisation, digital equity, bio-innovation, and water conservation as the world undergoes technological shifts. A total of 2,764 students received degrees and diplomas at the ceremony. This included 530 doctoral degrees—the highest number of PhDs awarded by the institute in a single year. The graduating cohort also comprised 735 female students and 43 international students from around 20 countries. IIT Delhi New Courses: Five new offerings beyond traditional degrees Among the graduating students, 1,048 completed their BTech degrees and 488 completed their MTech degrees. The institute also awarded 62 Master of Science (Research), 218 Master of Science, and 172 MBA degrees. Other programmes included Master of Public Policy, Master of Design, Dual Degrees (BTech + MTech), and various postgraduate and undergraduate diplomas. Missed meals at IIT-Delhi student mess? University wants to know if you are okay This convocation also marked the graduation of the first batch of students in Energy Engineering. In the postgraduate category, the first cohort from three new programmes— in Robotics, M.S. (Research) in VLSI Design, Tools and Technology, and M.S. (Research) in Artificial Intelligence—received their degrees. Twenty-year-old Chandan Godara, a BTech graduate in Civil Engineering, was the youngest recipient of a degree, while Gopal Krishan Taneja, aged 63, received a PhD, making him the oldest graduate this year. Additionally, two students, Shreyansh Gupta (MTech in Thermal Engineering) and Soumili Chakraborti (MTech in Polymer Science and Technology), received the Perfect Ten Gold Medals for scoring a CGPA of 10 out of 10 in their respective programmes. Additionally, Institute Silver Medals were awarded to 16 students for securing the highest CGPA in their courses.
News18
02-08-2025
- Science
- News18
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.
