The 25th Convocation ceremony of the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) conducted from October 15 to 17, witnessed a total of 3,104 degrees awarded to the students, comprising 2,375 students from BE/BTech, 32 from BE-MBA, 82 from Ph.D., 175 from ME/MTech, 53 from M.Sc., 68 from MCA, 200 from MBA, 46 from MA (Psychology), 42 from BA/BBA/BSc and 31 from BA/BBA/BSc Hons. These degrees encompassed a wide range of disciplines and specializations offered in various fields, including Engineering, Sciences, Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Liberal Arts.
The Convocation 2025 was made a momentous occasion as much by the academic accomplishments and perseverance of its graduating students as the presence of chief guest, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, PVSM, AVSM Chief of the Air Staff, and Mrs. Sarita Singh, President, Air Force Family Welfare Association.
In his special address, Air Chief Mshl AP Singh lauded TIET’s leadership in technological innovation and its contribution to nation-building through education. Reflecting on his experience in the Indian Air Force, he spoke about the values of service, discipline, and responsibility, urging students to pursue excellence with integrity and to dedicate their success to the betterment of society and the nation.
Dr. Rajeev Ranjan Vederah, Chancellor, TIET, emphasized the institute’s commitment to innovation and academic excellence. “Thapar Institute has continued to evolve through its focus on research, student-centric learning, and the establishment of Centres of Excellence that strengthen its position as a leading research institution,” he said, encouraging graduates to uphold sincerity, perseverance, and credibility as lifelong virtues.
Professor Padmakumar Nair, Vice Chancellor, TIET, while congratulating the graduates told them about the importance of continuous learning with humility, compassionate reframing, and being a good human being first while always striving to be an impactful professional.
Among the 44 students honoured with medals/awards for their exceptional performance included 35 institute medals in recognition of exemplary academic achievements, and the following key medals/awards. The convocation was graced by a distinguished group of guest speakers and proud alumni of Thapar Institute, including Rajesh Uppal (Strategic Advisor & Board Member, Suzuki Motors), Anshul Khandelwal (Strategic Operating Advisor, Ola Group), Anirudh Koul (Senior Manager, Gen-AI Scientist, Pinterest), Jaswinder Sachdeva (Senior Technical Director, NIC Delhi), Ritika Gupta (Founder, Global Distribution Company), Amandeep Gujral (Director – Products, Perfios), Ashwinder Singh (VP, Suzuki Motors), Ankush Arora (CEO, Al-Mansour Automotive), Rajanvir Singh Kapur, IAS (Senior Special Secretary, Department of Sundarban Affairs), Rajan Mittal (Head – Business Excellence, Adani Energy Solutions), and Surbhi Garg, IRS (Government of India). The occasion also witnessed the gracious presence of a distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Vivek Lal (Director, PGI, Chandigarh).
