The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur marked a significant milestone by hosting its 59th Convocation Ceremony, honouring the achievements of its graduating students from various academic disciplines. The ceremony brought together students, faculty members, dignitaries, alumni, and families to celebrate years of dedication, hard work, and academic success.
IIT Kanpur Awards Degrees to 3,104 Graduates
During the convocation, 3,104 students were awarded degrees across multiple academic programmes offered by the institute.
The graduating batch comprised:
- 1,325 Postgraduate Students
- 1,247 Undergraduate Students
- 532 Students from IIT Kanpur's eMasters Outreach Degree Programmes
The graduating students represented a diverse range of disciplines, reflecting IIT Kanpur's commitment to excellence in engineering, science, technology, management, and interdisciplinary education.
Outstanding Students Honoured with Prestigious Institute Awards
As part of the convocation celebrations, IIT Kanpur recognized students who demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership qualities, research excellence, and significant contributions to the institute.
President's Gold Medal
The highly prestigious President's Gold Medal was awarded to:
Sagar K. V.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The award is presented to a student who has displayed outstanding academic excellence along with exemplary overall performance during their academic journey at IIT Kanpur.
Director's Gold Medal
The Director's Gold Medalwas conferred upon:
- Aditya V. (BS, Statistics and Data Science)
- Ritwik Shankar (BT-MT, Aerospace Engineering)
Both students were recognised for their exceptional academic achievements and remarkable contributions during their time at the institute.
Ratan Swarup Memorial Prize
The prestigious Ratan Swarup Memorial Prize was presented to:
Dhruv Budhedeo
BTech, Aerospace Engineering
The award acknowledges outstanding performance and excellence demonstrated by the recipient during the course of study.
Academic Excellence Awards Presented
Apart from the institute's top honours, IIT Kanpur also presented several Academic Excellence Awardsand institute medals to students who excelled in academics, innovative research, leadership initiatives, and meaningful contributions to campus life.
These awards recognize the institute's commitment to encouraging excellence across multiple dimensions of higher education.
Distinguished Chief Guest Graces the Convocation
The grand ceremony was attended by Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairperson of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) under the Department of Space, Government of India, who served as the Chief Guest for the occasion.
A distinguished alumnus of IIT Kanpur and a recipient of the Padma Shri, Dr. Goenka addressed the graduating students, inspiring them to pursue innovation, leadership, and excellence while contributing meaningfully to society and the nation.
Senior IIT Kanpur Leadership Present at the Ceremony
The convocation was presided over by:
- Shri Jayant Patil, Officiating Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur
- Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur
The institute leadership congratulated the graduating students and encouraged them to uphold IIT Kanpur's legacy of innovation, research, and global excellence throughout their professional careers.
Celebrating Excellence and New Beginnings
The 59th Convocation of IIT Kanpur marked another memorable chapter in the institute's illustrious history, celebrating the accomplishments of 3,104 graduates while honouring students who achieved extraordinary success in academics and campus leadership. As these graduates embark on new professional and academic journeys, they carry forward IIT Kanpur's tradition of excellence, innovation, and service to society.