IIT Roorkee Celebrates 24th Convocation; 2513 Degrees Awarded to UG, PG, PhD Students
IIT Roorkee 24th convocation witnessed a total of 2,513 degrees allotment to 1,277 Undergraduate, 794 Postgraduate, and 442 PhD students.
IIT Roorkee organised its 24th Convocation to celebrate the achievements and milestones of UG, PG and PhD students at the institute. A total of 2513 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee students (1931 male and 582 female) received their degrees in diverse domains during the convocation ceremony. Interestingly, a remarkable increase in the number of graduating female students was seen during the IIT Roorkee convocation soaring from 18.84% in 2022 to an impressive 23.16% in 2024.
IIT Roorkee Convocation: Number of Students
The graduating class include the following students from the UG, PG and PhD Levels
| Level | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate |
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| Postgraduate |
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| PhD |
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Achintya Nath, a BTech CSE student, earned the prestigious President's Gold Medal for achieving the highest CGPA among UG students admitted through JEE Advanced. Additionally, Parth Sarthi Mishra, a BTech ECE student, received the Director's Gold Medal for his outstanding all-round performance.
Gold Medal Winners for 24th Convocation
| Sl. No |
Award |
Student name and stream |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
President Gold Medal |
Achintya Nath, B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) |
| 2. |
Director Gold Medal |
Parth Sathi Mishra B.Tech. (Electronics and Communication Engineering) |
| 3. |
The President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal |
Ujjwal Kumar Debey B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) |
| 4. |
Institute Silver Medal |
Akshat Agarwal B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) |
| 5. |
Institute Bronze Medal |
Riddham Sadana Integrated M.Tech. (Geophysical Technology) |
BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Roorkee, enunciated, “It is my honour to congratulate all our graduates on this momentous occasion. Your hard work, dedication, and passion have brought you to this milestone, and I am confident that the knowledge and skills you have acquired here will serve you well in all your future endeavours. Today, you join a distinguished lineage of IIT Roorkee alumni who have made significant societal contributions. Remember, this is just the beginning of your journey, and the world awaits your innovations and leadership. Congratulations once again, and best wishes for your bright future."
Q: Is IIT Roorkee good for BTech?
Q: Is IIT Roorkee MBA worth it?
IITR is the seventh IIT recognised as an Institution of National Importance. IIT Roorkee is famous for its:
- Strong placements: IIT Roorkee has achieved a 100% placement rate during MBA placement drive of 2023. Top companies like DE Shaw, Uber, Microsoft, Flipkart, Samsung Research, and IBM Research participate in campus recruitment.
- Good infrastructure: IITR has well-equipped labs, lecture halls, and hostels with modern facilities.
- Knowledgeable and helpful faculty members: The faculty members at IIT Roorkee are PhD holders and have vast experience. The faculty-student ratio is about 1:3 at IIT Roorkee which is among the best in the country.
- Variety of technical and cultural clubs: The clubs provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop their skills.
Q: Why are IITs popular in India?
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is a group of Engineering and Technology institutions in India. This network of institutes came into existence in 1950. These institutes run under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and Government of India. There are currently 23 IITs in India across different states of the country. IITs have a reputation that is recognised in India and across the globe.
Over the years, the students graduating from these institutes have grabbed good placement offers from the top industry giants. Some of the key reasons of why one should choose an IIT:
Q: What are the trends of IIT Roorkee CSE programme?
The cutoff trend for B.Tech at IIT Roorkee - Indian Institute of Technology has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for B.Tech. under general category for all India quota was 413. In 2023, it decreased to 412. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 213 to 196 for OBC, 123 to 109 for SC, 60 to 61 for ST, 75 to 70 for EWS, 26 to 28 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.
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By paying a total tuition fee amount of INR 8 lakh, students have the opportunity to score salary packages up to INR 27.94 LPA (the highest salary package during 2023 placements). Further, the average and median package offered during IIT Roorkee placement process of 2023 stood at INR 18.34 LPA and INR 18.09 LPA. In terms of ROI, the deal looks decent. In addition to this, the college ranks under the top 10 best institutes in the country for Engineering by NIRF 2022. Hence, BTech from IIT Roorkee is a good idea.