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Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswarhas organised its 14th Convocation

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Bhubaneswar, 20th April 2026: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has organised its 14th Convocation on 18th April 2026. Prof. V. S. Ramamurthy, Padma Bhushan Awardee; Former Secretary, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and Former Director, Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered the Convocation address. Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar,r presented the Convocation report and awarded the degrees to the students.

During this Convocation, the Institute conferred degrees on 802 students, out of which 96 (12%) were PhD, 177 (22%) M. Tech, 96 (12%)M.Sc, 102 (13%) Dual Degree (B. Tech & M. Tech), and 325 (41%) B. Tech for the academic year 2024-25. It was a proud moment for the graduating students, their parents, the faculty and staff members, and the administration of the institute.

Addressing the graduating students, the Chief Guest emphasized that excellence is not optional but a commitment—‘whatever you do, do it well’—urging them to strive to lead and make a mark in their chosen paths. Drawing on the landmark discovery of the Higgs boson, he highlighted how transformative breakthroughs are built on long-term vision, perseverance, and large-scale global collaboration rather than isolated effort. He underscored India’s growing role as an equal partner in international scientific missions, noting that the country’s contributions today are competitive in both quality and impact. Calling for a shift in mindset, he urged institutions like IITs to move beyond boundaries, embrace global collaboration, and adopt ‘cooperation while competing’ as the defining mantra for advancing research and innovation.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar, presented a detailed report on the various efforts and achievements of the Institute since the previous convocation. He said, “The institute has grown significantly in the last couple of years. It has strengthened its infrastructure, research footprint, industry–academia collaborations, and startup ecosystem, alongside sustainability initiatives. Its 2025 NIRF Engineering rank has jumped by 15 steps to 39 compared to the previous year, and its overall rank has jumped by more than 20 steps. Looking ahead, we remain focused on interdisciplinary research, global partnerships, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly transforming technological landscape, contributing meaningfully to society.”

Prof. Karmalkar read out the message of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Bhubaneswar, in his absence.

 

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