The Chief Guest of the event was Prof. Jayathi Y. Murthy, a IIT Kanpur alumna who completed her BTech in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. She is the first woman of colour to lead Oregon State University, the institute said
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) conferred degrees on 2,332 graduates across various disciplines at the 57th Convocation ceremony held today, June 29. Of the 2332 students, 226 were PhD recipients, 457 MTech recipients, 842 BTech recipients, 165 MSc (2-year) recipients, 36 MBA recipients, 12 MTech-PhD (Joint Degree) recipients, 1 MDes (Joint Degree) recipient, 17 MDes recipients, 77 MS (by Research) recipients, 40 PGPEX-VLFM recipients, 26 Double Major recipients, 89 Dual Degree recipients, 14 MS-PD (MS part of the Dual Degree) recipients, 125 BS recipients, and 205 e-Masters degree programmes recipients.
The event was conducted in two sessions with the main opening ceremony held in IITK’s regal Main Auditorium. Prof. Jayathi Y. Murthy, President of Oregon State University, USA, and an IITK alumna was the distinguished Chief Guest, while Dr. Mahesh Gupta, Board of Governors (BoG), IIT Kanpur; and Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur presided over the convocation.
The Chief Guest of the event was Prof. Jayathi Y. Murthy, a IIT Kanpur alumna who completed her BTech in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. She is the first woman of colour to lead Oregon State University, the institute said. “The world will offer you competing narratives about who you are and what you’re worth. It’s in your power to choose the narrative of your life and to write your own story. Despite the challenges, I’ve seen my peers, especially the women of IIT Kanpur, create their own paths and succeed against the odds. So, choose your story wisely. Remember, nothing is ever the end. There’s always a way forward. You’ve learnt how to make a living. Now learn how to live your life. Live deeply, live passionately, and live well!” Murthy said.
Congratulating the graduating students, Prof Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur said, “Graduating from college is a significant milestone, one of the most bittersweet moments. It is hugely rewarding as you have accomplished the goal you have been working towards; and at the same time, you are about to bid farewell to the place where you spent many years learning, making friends, and creating memories! Whichever profession you choose, the spirit of IIT Kanpur you have imbibed will act as your conscience and guiding light. By leveraging your technical knowledge and applying it for innovation and entrepreneurship, you can not only solve societal challenges but also foster economic growth through job creation.”
This year’s convocation celebrated the achievements of exceptional students who received awards in various categories. Kunwar Preet Singh (Computer Science & Engineering) was awarded the prestigious President’s Gold Medal, while Viplav Patel (Chemical Engineering-Electrical Engineering) and Sarthak Kohli (Computer Science & Engineering) received the Director’s Gold Medals for outstanding all-round achievement and leadership in the 5-year and 4-year undergraduate programs, respectively. The esteemed Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Medal for best all-round performance was presented to Garima Bawa (Physics), and Tejas Ramakrishnan (Computer Science & Engineering) was awarded the prestigious Ratan Swarup Memorial Prize.
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