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NIT Warangal Confers 1,913 Degrees at 23rd Convocation, Presents First Honoris Causa Titles

Leaders used the ceremony to spotlight record placements, new patents, rising startups, with AI framed as a launchpad.

Overview

  • A total of 1,913 graduates received degrees across programmes, including 953 B.Tech, 556 M.Tech, 149 M.Sc, 38 MBA, 56 MCA, 142 Ph.D., and 19 exit degrees.
  • NIT Warangal awarded its first honorary degrees, naming DRDO chief Samir V. Kamat Doctor of Science and Hitachi Energy’s N. Venu Doctor of Philosophy.
  • Director Bidyadhar Subudhi reported record placements for 2025–26 alongside 118 funded projects worth ₹45.65 crore and 51 new patents.
  • Micron India MD Anand Ramamoorthy urged graduates to embrace curiosity, build networks, avoid comparisons, and treat AI as a springboard for innovation.
  • Guest of Honour Samir V. Kamat encouraged students to consider roles at DRDO to contribute to national self-reliance.