IIT Roorkee’s 24th Convocation: 2,513 Graduates Honoured

IIT Roorkee concluded its 24 Convocation, showcasing significant achievements and milestones of the institute and its graduates. A total of 2,513 students (1,931 male and 582 female) of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee received their degrees in various disciplines today during the Convocation Ceremony.

The graduating class include:

Undergraduate students - 1277
Bachelor of Technology – 1121
Integrated Master of Science – 68
Integrated Master of Technology – 61
Bachelor of Architecture – 22
Integrated Dual Degree – 5

Postgraduate students - 794
Master of Technology – 511
Master of Science – 151
Master of Business Administration – 82
Master of Design (Industrial Design) – 15
Master of Architecture – 15
Master of Urban and Rural Planning – 13
Master in innovation Management – 6
Post Graduate Diploma – 1

Doctor of Philosophy students - 442
Doctor of Philosophy – 438
Doctor of Philosophy (Double Doctorate) – 1
Doctorate of Philosophy (Dual Degree (M.Tech. + Ph.D.) Programme) – 2
Doctorate of Philosophy (Dual Degree (M.U.R.P. + Ph.D.) Programme) - 1

A significant highlight of this year’s convocation is the increase in the proportion of graduating female students, soaring from 18.84 per cent in 2022 to 23.16 per cent in 2024, reflecting IIT Roorkee's steadfast commitment to gender diversity and inclusion.

In recognition of academic excellence, Achintya Nath, a B.Tech. graduate in Computer Science and Engineering, earned the President's Gold Medal for achieving the highest CGPA among UG students admitted through JEE Advanced. Additionally, Parth Sarthi Mishra, a B.Tech. graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering, received the Director's Gold Medal for his outstanding all-round performance among UG students admitted through JEE Advanced.

The convocation was graced by the esteemed Debjani Ghosh, President of NASSCOM. The event was presided over by BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairperson of the Board of Governors, who lent his distinguished presence to the ceremony. K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, presented the annual report, encapsulating the institute’s stellar accomplishments and forward-looking vision.

IIT Roorkee has a rich legacy of over 175 years, drawing talented students from all over the country and abroad for its undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.

Gold Medal Winners for 24 Convocation

President Gold Medal -    Achintya Nath,  B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)
Director Gold Medal - Parth Sathi Mishra, B.Tech. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
The President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal - Ujjwal Kumar Debey , B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)
Institute Silver Medal - Akshat Agarwal, B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)
Institute Bronze Medal - Riddham Sadana. Integrated M.Tech. (Geophysical Technology).