IIT Kanpur 57th Convocation: 2,332 graduates receive degrees; list of awards

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) conferred degrees to 2,332 graduates on its 57th convocation. The institute conducted the event in two sessions with the main opening ceremony held in IIT-K regal main auditorium.

Jayathi Y Murthy, president of Oregon State University, USA, and an IIT-K alumna was the chief guest, while Mahesh Gupta, Board of Governors (BoG), IIT Kanpur and Manindra Agrawal director of IIT Kanpur presided over the event.

The convocation also recognized students who excelled in various domains by awarding proficiency medals and the IIT Kanpur Excellence Awards for contributions in community services, leadership in student affairs, and art and cultural activities.

Kunwar Preet Singh of computer science and engineering was awarded the President's Gold Medal. Viplav Patel and Sarthak Kohli from chemical and computer science engineering received the Director’s Gold Medals for outstanding all-round achievement and leadership in the 5-year and 4-year UG programmes, respectively.

IIT-K Convocation: Awards, degrees

Shankar Dayal Sharma Medal for best all-round performance was presented to Garima Bawa from physics department and Tejas Ramakrishnan was awarded the Ratan Swarup Memorial Prize.

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Jayathi Y Murthy said: "The world will offer you competing narratives about who you are and what you're worth. It's in your power to choose the narrative of your life and to write your own story. Despite the challenges, I've seen my peers, especially the women of IIT Kanpur, create their own paths and succeed against the odds. So, choose your story wisely. Remember, nothing is ever the end. There's always a way forward. You’ve learnt how to make a living. Now learn how to live your life. Live deeply, live passionately, and live well!'"

Addressing the graduating students, Manindra Agrawal said: “Graduating from college is a significant milestone, one of the most bittersweet moments. It is hugely rewarding as you have accomplished the goal you have been working towards; and at the same time, you are about to bid farewell to the place where you spent many years learning, making friends, and creating memories! Whichever profession you choose, the spirit of IIT Kanpur you have imbibed will act as your conscience and guiding light. By leveraging your technical knowledge and applying it for innovation and entrepreneurship, you can not only solve societal challenges but also foster economic growth through job creation."