NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) awarded degrees to 2,265 students during its 28th convocation ceremony held on July 12, 2026. The graduating batch included students from undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and research programs in multiple disciplines.The ceremony was attended by Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), as the chief guest. Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, Acting Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Guwahati, presided over the event, while Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, presented the convocation report.
IIT Guwahati 28th convocation: 2,265 students graduate as institute showcases innovation achievements
Students receive medals for academic excellenceSaptarshi Mukherjee, who is pursuing B.Tech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, was awarded the President of India Gold Medal after achieving the highest cumulative performance index among eligible undergraduates.Atri Chattopadhyay of B.Tech in Electronics and Electrical Engineering was awarded the Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal for overall excellence including academic performance, extracurricular activities and social service.Praneel Bhattacharya, M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, received the Assam PG Governor’s Gold Medal, while Sarthak Kapoor of B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering received the Assam UG Governor’s Gold Medal. The institute also awarded 18 students with Institute silver medals for their academic performance.
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Distribution of graduates by programThe 2,265 graduating students represented different academic programs offered by the institute.
The Institute expands research and innovation initiativesAddressing the graduating students, Professor Devendra Jalihal said: “As our graduating students embark on different career paths, whether in higher education, industry, entrepreneurship, administration, management or academia, I extend my sincerest congratulations and best wishes to each of them.”He added that IIT Guwahati published 2,478 research papers during the year and continued to expand research infrastructure, incubation facilities and industry engagement initiatives.The institute is currently working on 290 research and consultancy projects worth Rs 300 crore. It has also introduced an M.Tech program in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence aligned with the National Education Policy 2020.Focus on research, global partnerships and entrepreneurshipThe chief guest Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman advised the graduates to continue learning and use their knowledge to create meaningful social impact. He said: “In the age of AI, the real differentiator will be deep knowledge, sound judgment and the ability to define meaningful problems rather than generate answers.”IIT Guwahati has developed collaborations with institutions in the UK and Japan in areas such as artificial intelligence, health, research and student mobility. The institute has also supported startups in the healthcare, agritech, defense, cleantech and fintech sectors.With more than 26,790 graduates over its 32-year history, IIT Guwahati currently has 455 faculty members and more than 8,600 students in its academic programs.