INDORE: The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) celebrated its 14th convocation ceremony, conferring degrees upon 807 graduating students across various academic streams.
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The event was attended by prominent academic and scientific leaders, with Abhay Karandikar (NITI Aayog member and former secretary of the Department of Science and Technology) serving as the chief guest. The ceremony was presided over by K. Sivan, the Chairperson of the IIT Indore Board of Governors, and hosted by the institute’s director, Suhas S. Joshi.
Graduating Cohort Breakdown
The 807 graduates represented a wide range of advanced academic specializations:
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PhD Scholars: 111
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BTech Students: 356
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MTech Students: 146
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MSc Students: 102
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MS (Research) Students: 23
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MSDSM Students: 69
Pioneering Milestones
This year’s convocation marked key academic milestones for the institute, celebrating the completion of its first two batches of the MTech in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology—a program offered in collaboration with Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Ltd. Additionally, the inaugural batch of the MTech in Centre of Futuristic Defence and Space Technology successfully graduated.
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Director Suhas S. Joshi emphasized these new milestones, stating:
“The milestones we mark this year reflect IIT Indore’s resolve to align its academic vision with the future needs of the nation and the world. I am deeply proud of each graduate and remain committed to nurturing an ecosystem where curiosity, creativity, and excellence flourish.”
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Top Academic Honors and Medals
The ceremony featured the presentation of seven gold and eight silver medals, alongside awards for outstanding student projects.
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Ashok Bansal Memorial Gold Medal: Instituted for the first time this year to honor the most outstanding PhD dissertation by a female research scholar across all departments, it was awarded to Nabasmita Phukan (PhD, Electrical Engineering).
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President of India Gold Medal: Awarded to Madan P. (BTech, Computer Science Engineering).
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BUTI Foundation Gold Medal: Awarded to Gladys J. (MSc, Chemistry).
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VPP Menon Gold Medal: Awarded to Harpriya Minhas (PhD, Chemistry).
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Institute All Round Gold Medal & Agam Prasad Memorial Gold Medal: Awarded to Arpit Kumar Singh (PhD, Mechanical Engineering).
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Shri Ganti Subba Rao and Smt Ganti Venkata Ramani Award: Awarded to Saurabh Mishra (PhD, Mechanical Engineering).
Board of Governors Chairperson K. Sivan added, “IIT Indore continues to rise as a hub of research excellence and innovation, producing graduates who are equipped to address the most pressing challenges of our time.”
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