The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT Delhi) will hold its 15th convocation on November 3, where it will confer degrees to 830 students from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. This event marks a significant milestone, celebrating the academic journeys and achievements of its diverse student body.
- Degrees will be awarded in multiple BTech specializations including computer science, electronics, and interdisciplinary fields.
- MTech degrees cover computer science, electronics, and computational biology.
- Doctoral degrees span computational biology, human-centered design, mathematics, electronics, and social sciences.
- Prestigious awards such as the Chancellor’s Gold Medal and Institute Silver Medals will be presented.
- Notable guests include the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Microsoft India’s Managing Director.
What degrees will IIIT Delhi confer at the convocation?
IIIT Delhi will award degrees across a wide range of disciplines. For the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programs, students will receive degrees in computer science and engineering, electronics and communications engineering, computer science and applied mathematics, computer science and design, computer science and social sciences, computer science and artificial intelligence, computer science and biosciences, and electronics and VLSI engineering.
Postgraduate students in the Master of Technology (MTech) programs will be awarded degrees in computer science and engineering, electronics and communications engineering, and computational biology.
Doctoral graduates will represent fields such as computational biology, human-centered design, mathematics, electronics and communications engineering, and social sciences and humanities.
Which awards and honors will be presented during the convocation?
The convocation will recognize outstanding students through several prestigious awards. These include the Chancellor’s Gold Medal, Institute Silver Medals, distinctions for all-round excellence, awards for the Best Bachelor’s Thesis Project, the Gold Medal for outstanding achievement in MTech, thesis awards, and PhD dissertation prizes. These honors celebrate academic excellence, research contributions, and exceptional performance across diverse areas.
Who will attend the convocation ceremony?
The event will be graced by the presence of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and IIIT Delhi Chancellor, Sh. Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The chief guest will be Sh. Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director and President of the Microsoft India Development Center (IDC) and Corporate Vice President of the OPG India Group. IIIT Delhi’s Director Prof. Sandeep Sen, Board of Governors’ Chairperson Prof. Rajesh Srivastava, faculty, staff, and families of the graduates will also attend the ceremony.
Why is this convocation significant for IIIT Delhi?
This 15th convocation not only marks the completion of 15 years of academic excellence at IIIT Delhi but also serves as an occasion to celebrate the diverse accomplishments and achievements of its graduating students. The event highlights the institute’s commitment to nurturing talent and advancing research in information technology and related fields.
Overall, the convocation is a momentous occasion that honors the hard work and dedication of students and faculty alike, while inspiring future cohorts to strive for excellence in their academic and professional pursuits.
