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IIT Roorkee Awards 2,614 Degrees at 2025 Convocation as Women’s Share Reaches 23%

The ceremony spotlighted a sharp rise in women earning PhDs.

Overview

  • The graduating cohort comprised 1,267 undergraduates, 847 postgraduates, and 500 doctoral scholars.
  • Women receiving PhDs rose to 178 this year, compared with 146 in 2024 and 57 in 2023.
  • IIT Roorkee reported 146 patents filed and Rs 399 crore in research funding, with work spanning clean energy, defence and quantum technology.
  • The institute said it now serves as a centre of excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission.
  • Dr. Jitendra Singh attended as chief guest, top honours went to Vansh Saini and Hardik Sahni, and the institute cited 180+ start-ups, 1,100+ placement offers including 12 international, and Rs 31 crore in alumni support.