IIT Roorkee's 24th Convocation: Honouring 2,513 Graduates Across UG, PG, and PhD Programs on July 27
IIT Roorkee's 24th Convocation will be on July 27, 2024, with Debjani Ghosh, NASSCOM President, as Chief Guest, and Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Board of Governors Chairman, presiding. Know details here
IIT Roorkee's 24th Convocation 2024
IIT Roorkee Convocation 2024: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee will host its 24th convocation on July 27, 2024. The event will be graced by the presence of Debjani Ghosh, President of NASSCOM, as the Chief Guest, and will be presided over by Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairman of the Board of Governors. For those unable to attend in person, the IIT Roorkee convocation will be live-streamed, with the link available on the Institute’s official website and social media channels.
Sharing information about the graduating class, Prof. Naveen Kumar Navani, Dean of Academic Affairs, IIT Roorkee, said, “This year, a total of 2,513 graduates will receive degrees this year. The graduates include 1,277 undergraduate students, 794 postgraduate students, and 442 PhD students.”
In preparation for the upcoming event, a press conference was held today at the Senate Hall in the James Thomson Building, IIT Roorkee. The conference was chaired by Prof. K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, and was attended by Prof. U.P. Singh, Deputy Director, and Prof. Naveen Kumar Navani, Dean of Academic Affairs.
At the press conference, Prof. K.K. Pant unveiled a promotional video for the Convocation. The video showcased the event's details, highlighted the institute's achievements, celebrated the accomplishments of its students, and featured Ms. Debjani Ghosh, the Chief Guest.
During the press conference, Prof. Pant stated, “This Convocation is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of our students, and we are proud to witness their transition into future leaders and innovators. We are honored to welcome Ms. Debjani Ghosh as our Chief Guest for this momentous occasion. Her exemplary leadership and contributions to the technology sector serve as an inspiration to our graduates.”
Prof. U.P. Singh, Deputy Director added, “The dedication and hard work of our students, faculty, and staff have been exceptional, and we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments. Our institute’s achievements in research, innovation, and education are a testament to our commitment to excellence. The support of the media is invaluable in sharing these successes with a wider audience.”
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Q: Is IIT Roorkee good for BTech?
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.
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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