IIT Delhi’s 54th convocation: Over 2,350 students to be awarded degrees

Over 2,350 UG and PG students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here will be awarded degrees during the 54th convocation ceremony on August 12, an official said on Thursday.
Dr Gagandeep Kang, an eminent virologist and professor of microbiology at Christian Medical College, Vellore, will be the chief guest at the convocation.
« During the 54th convocation ceremony, graduates of the first batch of M.Tech in Electric Mobility, Interdisciplinary M.Tech in Cyber Security, Masters in Public Policy, Master of Science in Research (MSR) in Materials Science and Engineering, and Joint PhD programme with the University of Queensland, Australia, will be awarded their degrees,» IIT-Delhi Director Rangan Banerjee said at a press conference.
IIT Delhi’s Director, Rangan Banerjee, highlighted the institution›s priorities for the upcoming year include implementing an updated curriculum, establishing new campuses in Abu Dhabi and Jhajjar, enhancing flexibility within current courses, and ensuring the overall wellness of students.
Meritorious students will be awarded the President’s Gold Medal, the Director’s Gold Medal, Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma (former President of India) Gold Medal, the Perfect Ten Gold Medal, and the Institute Silver Medal.
«We will also honour its esteemed alumni with the prestigious alumni awards,» Banerjee said.