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The President of India Gold Medalist This Year Is Also A Female
Student
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IIT Mandi will celebrate 15th year convocation as home coming for the
first batch
Mandi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Mandi held its 13th Convocation today at its scenic North Campus in Kamand
Valley. The ceremony marked another milestone in the institute’s journey as a
premier center of technological innovation and interdisciplinary research in
India’s Western Himalayas.
A total of 604 students were awarded degrees this year,
including 71 Ph.D., 245 postgraduates, and 288 B.Tech graduates. Among
these, over 25 percent of graduates are female. This year’s convocation
showcased IIT Mandi’s growing reputation for academic excellence, research
impact, and innovation-driven learning and preparation of next-gen
entrepreneurs.
The grand event
was graced by Prof. Shekhar C. Mande, Former Director General,
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), as the Chief Guest
who delivered the Convocation Address. In his inspiring speech, he emphasized
the importance of innovation for sustainable development and encouraged
graduates to lead with empathy and integrity in addressing national goals and
global challenges. Dr. Jagannath Nayak, Director, Centre for High
Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), DRDO, and Prof. Budaraju Srinivasa
Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, attended as Guests of Honour.
The ceremony was chaired by Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT
Mandi.
In his address, Prof.
Behera, congratulated the graduating students and lauded their resilience,
creativity, and commitment to excellence.
He said, “IIT Mandi continues to nurture a vibrant ecosystem of learning
and innovation in the Himalayas. Over the years, IIT Mandi has established
itself as a hub of interdisciplinary research that bridges between
technological advancements and human values. Our graduates are not only
brilliant engineers and scientists but attend to challenges of sustainability
through technological innovations that resonate with our local and national
priorities.”
Lastly, he
remarked, “I congratulate 604 students
graduating today, 26% of which are female graduates. Remarkable to note is that The President of
India Gold Medalist today is also a female student. IIT Mandi albeit a second generation IIT is
known for research and innovation. We
are putting a special focus on reverse engineering for products which the world
today is depending upon. Our achievements
are now visible in NIRF Rankings 2025 where we have taken a big leap in overall
NIRF rankings. We are committed towards
development of the region and working closely for disaster management in the
state.
Prof. Shekhar C.
Mande,
Former Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR), said, “I congratulate IIT Mandi for creating such a beautiful
campus and institution. Students must think about how they can contribute to
the success of nation. Science and Tech should help the society and should not
be used in ugly events like the one that happened in Delhi. Science without humanity isn’t useful.
Prof. Budaraju
Srinivasa Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad and Dr. Jagannath Nayak, Director,
Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), DRDO emphasised
students towards contributing to the success of nation. They asked students to
focus on becoming job creators and not just job seekers.
Celebrating
Academic Excellence
This year’s
Convocation was especially significant as it witnessed the graduation of the
first batches from the newly introduced B.Tech–M.Tech Dual Degree, B.Tech
with Second Major, and B.Tech with Specialization programs — a
milestone reflecting IIT Mandi’s dynamic and future-oriented approach to
education. For the first time, the institute also granted degrees in
“B.Tech with Specialization in Entrepreneurship” strengthening its
expanding focus on interdisciplinary and experiential learning ecosystem.
Additionally, 13 students received B.Tech (Honours) degrees this year,
marking a new benchmark in academic achievement.
Awarding Excellence and Leadership
The ceremony
recognized Outstanding Academic and Research Performances through the
presentation of prestigious medals and awards.
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Riya Arora was awarded the President’s Gold Medal and the Institute Silver
Medal in B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) for her
exceptional all-round performance.
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Vaibhav Kesharwani received the Director’s Gold Medal for his outstanding
contributions to academics and leadership.
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Bhavya was conferred the Institute Gold Medal (Postgraduate Programmes)
for exemplary scholastic excellence.
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Eshaan received the Institute Silver Medal for B.Tech (Bio-Engineering),
while Bishwadeep Purkayastha earned the Institute Silver Medal for
B.Tech (Civil Engineering).
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Other students awarded the Institute Silver Medal are: Raj
Singh Bani for B.Tech (Data Science and Engineering), Lakhan
Dharamvir Gupta for B.Tech (Electrical Engineering), Arush
Samadhia for B.Tech (Engineering Physics), and Keshav Verma
for B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering).
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Among PG students, Institute Silver Medals were awarded to: Yashashvi
Trivedi for MBA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), Nikhil Tyagi
for M.Tech. (VLSI), Praveen Kumar for M.Sc (Applied Mathematics),
Vanshika Gupta for M.Sc (Chemistry), and Bhavya for M.Sc
(Physics).
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Aishal Gupta was recognised with the Rani Gonsalves Memorial Medal for her
exceptional performance in academics and extracurricular excellence.
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Akshat Sharma was recognised with the Ms. Kiran Bala Arora Memorial
Award.
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Awards were also presented to Anugraha K Kurian, Najnin
Khatun, Vaibhav Sharma, Wanode Ashish Yogendra and
Deekshant Sharma for their distinguished academic accomplishments.
As a highlight, NBCC
(India) Limited Awards were presented to three top-performing B.Tech
students in Civil Engineering, acknowledging their excellence and promise
in the field of sustainable infrastructure development.
Charting the Future
The 13th
Convocation Ceremony was a true celebration of perseverance, innovation,
and excellence. It also underscored IIT Mandi’s unwavering commitment to interdisciplinary
research, entrepreneurial spirit, and societal impact. Faculty members,
parents, alumni, and dignitaries joined together in applauding the
accomplishments of the graduating class.
The event
reaffirmed IIT Mandi’s mission to nurture technologists, researchers, and
innovators who will lead with creativity, compassion, and courage in
shaping a sustainable future.