IIT Roorkee Conducted its 24th Convocation; Over 2,500 Graduates Honored

Content Curator | Updated On - Jul 28, 2024

IIT Roorkee awards UG, PG and PhD degrees to 2513 students. This year, proportion of female students increased 18.84% in 2022 to 23.6%.

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) held its 24th convocation ceremony today. Debjani Ghosh, president of NASSCOM, was the chief guest. The event was also live-streamed on the institute’s official website and social media channels.

A Total of 2513 Degrees Awarded

A total of 2,513 students received their degrees:

Undergraduate Students: 1,277
Postgraduate Students: 794
PhD Students: 442

Among the graduates, 1,931 were male and 582 were female. Additionally, 143 awards and medals were given to outstanding students. This year, there is an increase in the number of female graduates. The proportion of female students rose from 18.84% in 2022 to 23.6% in 2024.

Director KK Pant congratulated the graduating class and said that “My congratulations to the graduating class and their families. IIT Roorkee has a rich legacy in engineering and sciences, and our recent achievements underscore our commitment to innovation and excellence. With record patents, prestigious awards, and advancements in technology and infrastructure, we continue to lead in research and development.”

Director KK Pant also spoke about the institute's events throughout the year that inspired young minds, promoting sustainability, and advanced industry-academia collaboration. He also spoke on the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047."

President’s Gold Medal was awarded to Achintya Nath, a BTech graduate in Computer Science and Engineering, for the highest CGPA among UG students admitted through JEE Advanced.

Director’s Gold Medal was awarded to Parth Sarthi Mishra, a BTech graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering, for outstanding all-round performance among UG students admitted through JEE Advanced.

Chief Guest of the 24th Convocation, Debjani Ghosh encouraged the graduates to continue learning and adapting in a world that is becoming more complex, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence.

Latest Update:

Subscribe to Collegedunia to get the latest educational news and updates –