IIT Hyderabad's 12th Convocation: 980 Degrees conferred

Hyderabad: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has celebrated the 12th Convocation in the gracious presence of S Somanath, Secretary - Department of Space, Chairman - ISRO, and Chairman - Space Commission, as Chief Guest of the event. A total of 966 students are getting 980 degrees (UG: 309, PG: 561, PhD: 110), with 4 Gold Medals & 38 Silver Medals. It is the highest number of graduates in a year so far, not only at IITH but also possibly at any second-generation IIT in India. This number also includes the first-time graduating batch of our BTech in Artificial Intelligence & Bachelor in Design, along with 1st set of Online MTech Graduates. Motivating future leaders on this occasion with kind words, Dr B V R Mohan Reddy, Chairman, BoG, IITH, has declared the outgoing students as graduates.

S Somanath, Chairman – ISRO, said, “You all occupy the upper strata of our knowledge society, and it is vital that you integrate and apply your wisdom in ways that enable our country to evolve into a formidable economy, as the health of individuals decides the health of a country. I would like to extend to all of you my very best wishes as you take on the task of building the India of the future. Strive to bring benefits of your learning for the betterment of the society and the Nation.”

Dr BVR Reddy, Chairman, BoG, said, “Let me take this opportunity to share my admiration for IIT Hyderabad, the premier educational institution in India, which stands as a testament to innovation, excellence, and academic brilliance. Graduates, as you leave the confines of this institution equipped with knowledge, skills, and a degree, remember that the power to shape the future is now in your hands. Embrace it with both enthusiasm and responsibility. Be bold in your ambitions, strive for excellence, and dare to dream big. Believe in the transformative power of technology and work tirelessly with unwavering dedication to create positive change.”

Prof B S Murty, Director IITH, presented the Institute Report for Academic Year 2022-2023 and added, “It was indeed a magnificent year of IIT Hyderabad, being Rank #3 and being in the league of the country’s most promising institutes. IITH supports 130+ Startups to date that as generated 1,000+ Jobs & 1,200+ Cr Revenue. In line with our motive to be a Global Knowledge Centre, we have announced 1st-of-its-kind Real-time Learning of Credited Courses – Open to All Teaching (OAT) early this month. I am delighted to share that this year, IITH has been able to attract an opening JEE Advanced rank of #158 against #368 in 2022. This remarkable progress is a testament to the trust we have earned through the collective efforts of our exceptional faculty, staff, and students. I express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every IITHian for your sincere dedication and hard work. We continue to make strides towards success through our relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment to our growth. Together, we can accomplish even greater milestones in the future. I wish all the graduating students success in all their endeavours and advise them to be conscious of an inclusive growth of the society together with their growth.”

G Karthik Balaji said, “I am honored to receive the President's gold medal, and I am indebted to the institute for these last four years. They have been a period of great development on an academic as well as a personal level, and I'm grateful to the administration, the faculty, and my fellow students for this experience.