IIT Guwahati Celebrates 26th Convocation with 2150 Graduates; Check Details Here

IIT Guwahati celebrated its 26th Convocation Ceremony, awarding degrees to 2,150 students. Over its 30-year history, the institute has graduated over 22,600 students. Know details here

IIT Guwahati Convocation 2024: During the 26th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, a total of 2,150 students received their degrees in various disciplines. This cohort included 1,682 male students and 468 female students. Vedant Gaurang Shah, a B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering, achieved the highest score in the entire batch and was awarded the President of India Gold Medal.

Rethyam Gupta, a B.Tech student in Engineering Physics, received the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal. Additionally, Arpita Ray, an M.Tech student in Geotechnical Engineering, was awarded the Governor of Assam PG Gold Medal, while Pranshu Kandoi, a B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering, received the Governor of Assam UG Gold Medal.

IIT Guwahati 26th Convocation 2024

Check number of graduating students from different streams:

Programmes	Number of Students
B.Tech. and B.Des.	932
M.Tech. and M.Des.	655
PhD & Dual (Masters + PhD)	277
M.Sc.	182
M.A.	54
MS (Research)	34
MBA	16

Padma Shri awardee Dr. Sridhar Vembu, Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Prof. Gautam Barua, Former Director of IIT Guwahati, who attended as the Guest of Honor. Dr. Rajiv I. Modi, Chairman, Board of Governors, presided over the event virtually, while Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, Acting Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Guwahati, delivered the welcome address.

Presenting the Convocation Report, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, said, “We are proud to celebrate IIT Guwahati's 26th Convocation. This milestone reflects the hard work and dedication of our graduating students, who have excelled in their academic and research pursuits. Our institute's achievements in tech transfer, patent filings, and high-quality research publications highlight the innovative spirit of our graduates.”

Prof. Jalihal added, "Our comprehensive efforts, recognized in the NIRF 2023, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, Nature 2024, and QS World University Rankings 2025, underscore our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. With 11 departments, 9 academic centers, 5 academic schools, and the AAHII Hospital, IIT Guwahati not only strives for academic excellence but also actively fosters a culture of research-driven discovery and societal impact. Our initiatives exemplify our dedication to advancing knowledge, empowering global collaborations, and pioneering solutions that positively transform communities worldwide."

Delivering the Convocation address, Chief Guest Dr. Sridhar Vembu, Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, congratulated and encouraged students, saying, "As you embark on conquering the world with your knowledge and skills, allow me to share insights from my own journey. Indigenizing technology starts with proactively addressing immediate challenges, seeing them as fertile ground for innovation. Remember, the lessons learned from experience are invaluable, guiding your path forward. Together, let us focus on developing our country and building our nation by enhancing our capabilities and expanding opportunities for all."

During his address Prof. Gautam Barua, Former Director of IIT Guwahati and IIT Guwahati 26th Convocation Guest of Honour, said, “Congratulations to the graduating students on achieving this significant milestone! As you progress, I encourage you to explore diverse areas of interest and deepen your expertise. My best wishes to each of you for achieving continued success and fulfillment in all your future endeavours.”

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