IIT Bombay awards 635 degrees, 269 dual PhDs in spring convocation 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), ranked at 2nd position in India in the QS World University Rankings 2026, conferred degrees upon 635 students at its 64th convocation ceremony. A total of 430 Undergraduates (UG), 161 other academic programmes, and 44 Executive MBA (E-MBA) students received their degrees during the convocation event.

The institute of eminence also awarded 269 students with their PhD with MTech, MSc, MPhil+PhD dual degrees during its Spring session convocation ceremony.

The IIT Bombay’s Spring session of the convocation enabled students who have completed their studies to receive their degrees ahead of the main ceremony, according to an official statement.

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Chief Guest Motilal Oswal, CEO and Co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL) said: “You are graduating at a remarkable time in history, when technology, AI and innovation are reshaping the world. This is your opportunity to build, lead and contribute meaningfully. Invest in yourself, stay curious, practice ethical leadership and remember that true success lies in balanced growth - of career, health, relationships and inner peace. My life mantra is ‘learn, earn and return’: learn with humility and give back to society.”

Shireesh Kedare, director at IIT Bombay, said: “Our graduates are equipped not only with strong technical foundations but also with the ability to think critically, innovate and lead responsibly. We wish them great success as they embark on their professional and academic journeys”.

The spring convocation ceremony was attended by Viay Ramani, senior vice provost for graduate education and international affairs, Washington University in St. Louis, USA, students, faculty members, including other people.