A total of 2150 students (1682 Male and 468 Female) of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati received their degrees in various disciplines during the 26th Convocation Ceremony held on Sunday. The graduating students included 932 B.Tech. and B.Des. students, 655 M.Tech. and M.Des. students, 277 PhD & Dual (Masters + PhD) students, 182 M.Sc. students, 54 M.A. students, 34 MS (Research) students and 16 MBA students, the institute said in a press release.

Vedant Gaurang Shah, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, achieved the top score in the entire B.Tech/B.Des batch and was awarded the President of India Gold Medal. Rethyam Gupta, B.Tech. in Engineering Physics, received the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal. Arpita Ray an M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering student was awarded the Governor of Assam PG Gold Medal, while Pranshu Kandoi, a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering student was awarded the Governor of Assam UG Gold Medal.

While presenting the Convocation Report, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, said, “We are proud to celebrate IIT Guwahati’s 26th Convocation. This milestone reflects the hard work and dedication of our graduating students, who have excelled in their academic and research pursuits. Our institute’s achievements in tech transfer, patent filings, and high-quality research publications highlight the innovative spirit of our graduates.”

Delivering the Convocation address, Chief Guest Dr. Sridhar Vembu, Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, said, “As you embark on conquering the world with your knowledge and skills, allow me to share insights from my own journey. Indigenizing technology starts with proactively addressing immediate challenges, seeing them as fertile ground for innovation. It requires a steadfast commitment to investing in research and development, fostering a culture of creativity and resilience. Embrace challenges as they arise—they not only test and refine your strengths but also spark breakthroughs that drive significant progress and lasting impact. Remember, the lessons learned from experience are invaluable, guiding your path forward. Together, let us focus on developing our country and building our nation by enhancing our capabilities and expanding opportunities for all.”

During his address, Prof. Gautam Barua, Former Director of IIT Guwahati and IIT Guwahati 26th Convocation Guest of Honor, said, “Congratulations to the graduating students on achieving this significant milestone! As you progress, I encourage you to explore diverse areas of interest and deepen your expertise. My best wishes to each of you for achieving continued success and fulfillment in all your future endeavours.”