IIIT Delhi Concludes Its Convocation Ceremony

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) concluded its 13 Convocation Ceremony on October 26, 2024, celebrating the academic achievements of 745 graduates across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.

During the event, 516 B.Tech. graduates from disciplines such as Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Design, Computer Science and Social Sciences, Computer Science and Biosciences and Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence were awarded degrees. Additionally, 200 M.Tech. students, including one dual-degree holder in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering and Computational Biology and 29 Ph.D. recipients from fields like Computational Biology, Computer Science and Engineering, Human-Centred Design, Mathematics and Social Sciences and Humanities, were recognised for their accomplishments.

The ceremony was attended by Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lt. Governor of Delhi and Chancellor of IIIT-Delhi, who congratulated the graduates and commended their hard work, dedication and perseverance. He also acknowledged the role of parents, mentors, educators and supporters in helping the students reach this milestone.

The Chief Guest, S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), delivered the convocation address, offering words of wisdom and encouragement. He urged the graduates to take active roles in shaping a better world and emphasised the importance of innovation and dedication to societal progress. He said, “You must have Passion: To be completely dedicated to what you do. Commitment: To lead from the front, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all adverse conditions. Excellence: To set the highest standards of professional integrity and performance. Determination: You may fail sometimes, but never lose the spirit. Focus: Always see the big picture and don’t get distracted by the small ones. Learnability: You need to be a student all through your life. Above all, have Humility, Honesty, and Integrity."

Outstanding academic performances were celebrated during the ceremony, with awards presented to students who demonstrated excellence. These included the Chancellor's Gold Medal, Institute Silver Medals, All-Round Performance Medals, Best BTP Awards, Gold Medal for Excellence in M.Tech., Best M.Tech. Thesis Award and Ph.D. Dissertation Awards. 

The convocation ceremony highlighted the academic excellence and dedication of IIT-Delhi's students, faculty and staff. It marked the culmination of years of effort, learning and development. As these graduates step into their professional journeys, the institute eagerly anticipates the significant contributions they will make in their chosen fields.

On this occasion, IIIT-Delhi shared significant highlights of the exemplary work being undertaken by its faculty, demonstrating the Institute's impact on cutting-edge research and innovation.

The Trinity Challenge Award, valued at EUR 6,00,000, was granted to Tavpritesh Sethi, recognising his work in addressing global health issues and mitigating antimicrobial resistance.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Research Grant: IIIT-Delhi secured a major research grant amounting to USD 1,669,449 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This project is under the leadership of Prof. Pushpendra Singh

PURSE Grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DST): With funding of over INR 6 crore, this project will be led by Sanjit K. Kaul

TTDF Funding by TCOE India: Rs. 3.26 crore has been awarded to IIIT-Delhi by the Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCOE) India under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF). Vivek Ashok Bohara leads this project, which focuses on advancing telecom research.

RailTel Project: A research project funded by RailTel with an allocation of Rs. 1.25 crore has been approved. Anubha Gupta is spearheading this initiative.