The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, on June 22 conferred degrees on 643 students this year comprising of 63 Ph.D. scholars, 259 postgraduate students, and 321 undergraduates. This is the graduation of the largest ever number BTech students of IIT Mandi in its history.
The Convocation celebrated exceptional achievements across academic disciplines, innovation, leadership, and research, reflecting IIT Mandi’s commitment to nurturing excellence and future-ready talent. Vayun Goel received the prestigious President of India Gold Medal, along with the Institute Gold Medal for B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering). The Director’s Gold Medal was won by Sukhvansh Jain due to his exceptional contributions in academics, leadership, and development.
The event was graced by Mr. B.K. Goenka, Founder of Welspun World, as the Chief Guest. Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras and Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, attended as Guests of Honour. The ceremony was chaired by Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, PVSM, UYSM, YSM, VSM, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Mandi.
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Goenka, said, “Congratulations to the graduating class on this significant milestone. As you step into a rapidly changing world, I encourage you to embrace three values—joy, originality, and courage. Stay original in the age of artificial intelligence, have the courage to learn from failures, and never stop adapting. Knowledge today is only a button away; what truly matters is how you apply it. Knowledge must be complemented by courage and resilience to overcome every challenge. Remember, your time is India’s time, and the future of our nation will be shaped by your ideas, actions, and commitment.”
Congratulating the graduating students, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, said that IIT Mandi remains committed to fostering excellence through cutting-edge research, innovation, and future-ready education. The Institute has recently strengthened its academic ecosystem by securing externally sponsored research projects worth nearly ₹100 crores and introducing new programmes, including becoming the first IIT in India to launch a B.Tech. programme in Quantum Science and Engineering, along with B.Tech. programmes in Agricultural Engineering with Data Analytics and Chemical Engineering with Data Analytics.
