Mandi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, one of
India's leading IITs,
is all set to host its 14th Convocation Ceremony on June 20th,
2026 , celebrating the achievements of 643 graduating students across
undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs. The event will celebrate the academic achievements of its outgoing
students, reaffirming its commitment towards excellence in education, research,
innovations, and nation-building.
This year’s
Convocation at IIT Mandi will be an occasion of great honour and celebration,
graced by Mr. B. K. Goenka, Founder, Welspun World, as the Chief Guest. The
event will also feature Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, and Prof.
Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, as the Guests of Honour for the ceremony.
The ceremony will be chaired by Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon,
PVSM, UYSM, YSM, VSM, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Mandi.
This year’s convocation will celebrate the achievements of 643 graduating students, including 321 undergraduates, 259 postgraduates, and 63 Ph.D. scholars.
In
addition, several medals and awards will be presented to recognize outstanding
achievements in academics, research, innovation, and leadership. This year’s
B.Tech. graduating cohort is the largest in the Institute’s history, making it
the biggest B.Tech. batch to graduate since the Institute’s inception.
Sharing
his thoughts on the upcoming convocation event, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera,
Director, IIT Mandi, stated, “The Convocation
marks an important milestone in the journey of our graduating students and is a
moment of immense pride for the institution. It represents years of commitment, continuous
learning, determination, and academic achievement. As our students move forward
to explore new opportunities and challenges, we are confident that they will
carry the values of innovation, integrity, and social responsibility, creating
a meaningful impact across sectors and societies.”
He further added, “At IIT Mandi, we continue to
strengthen an ecosystem that encourages interdisciplinary learning, research
excellence, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Our goal is to nurture
individuals who are not only academically accomplished but also equipped with
the vision and capability to develop solutions for the evolving needs of the
world.”
The 14th Convocation of the prestigious IIT Mandi will be celebrated not only as an occasion to recognize excellence but also for inspiring graduates to embody integrity, innovation, service, and lifelong learning as they move forward on their career path.