980 Degrees Awarded During 12th Convocation At IIT Hyderabad

ISRO Chairman Somanath delivered the Convocation Address as the Chief Guest and said, “Strive to bring benefits of your learning for the betterment of society and the Nation”

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Building image. ( Image Source :IIT Hyderabad )

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has celebrated the 12th Convocation in the presence of S Somanath, Secretary - Department of Space, Chairman - ISRO, and Chairman - Space Commission, who graced the event as the Chief Guest. The convocation celebrated the accomplishments of 966 students who received a total of 980 degrees, which include Undergraduate (UG) degrees for 309 students, Postgraduate (PG) degrees for 561 students, and Ph.D. degrees for 110 students. During the convocation ceremony, 4 Gold Medals and 38 Silver Medals were awarded to outstanding students for their exemplary academic achievements.

Congratulating IITH graduates on occasion, 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.”

Sharing his delight on this momentous occasion, Dr BVR Reddy Garu, 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.”

Cheering the graduates with the urge to keep the IIT Hyderabad flag high, Prof B S Murty, Director IITH, presented the Institute Report for Academic Year 2022-2023. 

“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 1^st-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," Prof B S Murty, Director IITH said.

''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 toward 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 inclusive growth of the society together with their growth.” Prof B S Murty said.