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IIT Mandi Confers 604 Degrees at 13th Convocation, Showcases First Graduates of New Programs

Institute leaders highlighted NIRF 2025 gains, a push for innovation, with emphasis on regional impact.

Overview

  • The ceremony at the North Campus in Kamand Valley awarded 604 degrees, including 71 PhDs, 245 postgraduates, and 288 BTechs.
  • Women comprised over a quarter of the graduating class, reflecting ongoing efforts to broaden participation.
  • First cohorts graduated from BTech–MTech Dual Degree, BTech with Second Major, and BTech specializations including Entrepreneurship, with 13 BTech (Honours) awarded for the first time.
  • Riya Arora received the President’s Gold Medal and the Institute Silver Medal in BTech (Computer Science and Engineering), with Vaibhav Kesharwani earning the Director’s Gold Medal and Bhavya the Institute Gold Medal.
  • Chief guest Prof. Shekhar C. Mande urged responsible, humane use of science, while Director Prof. Laxmidhar Behera cited improved NIRF performance and contributions to regional development and disaster management.