IIT Guwahati awarded 2,265 degrees at its 28th convocation, while highlighting 290 research and consultancy projects worth Rs 300 crore and a 32-year academic legacy.
Convocation marks a milestone
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati celebrated its 28th convocation by conferring degrees on 2,265 students across disciplines, marking another major milestone in the institute’s growth story. The ceremony reflected both academic achievement and the broader role IIT Guwahati now plays in research, innovation and nation-building. Over the past 32 years, the institute has graduated more than 26,790 students, building a strong alumni base across India and abroad.
The convocation brought together students, faculty members, academic leaders and distinguished guests to recognise years of hard work and intellectual effort. It also highlighted how IIT Guwahati continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s leading institutions for science, technology and higher learning.
Chief guest inspires graduates
Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), served as the chief guest at the event. He congratulated the graduating students and urged them to use their knowledge for the benefit of society. In his address, he stressed that the world is changing rapidly and that graduates must keep learning to stay relevant.
Dr Kalyanaraman said that in the age of AI, the real advantage will not come from simply generating answers, but from understanding problems deeply and making sound judgments. He encouraged students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, work across disciplines and take ownership of challenges that matter to the country. His message underlined the importance of curiosity, integrity and purpose in the next phase of the graduates’ lives.
Institute’s academic legacy
Prof Devendra Jalihal, director of IIT Guwahati, presented the convocation report and spoke about the institute’s academic journey. He noted that IIT Guwahati attracts talented students from across the country for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. He also pointed out that the institute is seeing an increasing number of international students, reflecting its growing academic reputation.
Prof Jalihal said that IIT Guwahati has produced more than 26,790 graduates in its 32-year history. He congratulated the students for completing their programmes and said that their future paths may lead them into higher education, industry, entrepreneurship, administration, management or academia. He expressed confidence that they would contribute meaningfully to society and the nation through their knowledge and dedication.
Projects driving impact
During the ceremony, Dr Prahlada Rama Rao, acting chairman of the board of governors of IIT Guwahati, emphasised the institute’s contribution to India’s growth journey. He highlighted that IIT Guwahati is currently working on 290 research and consultancy projects worth Rs 300 crore. That figure signals a strong engagement with practical, applied and high-value research.
These projects reflect the institute’s expanding role beyond classrooms and laboratories. They connect academic expertise with real-world needs in industry, infrastructure, technology development and policy support. By handling such a large portfolio of projects, IIT Guwahati is helping shape research that can move from concept to implementation.
Degree distribution across disciplines
The 2,265 graduates came from a wide range of programmes, showing the breadth of academic activity at the institute. The graduating batch included 932 BTech students, 50 BDes students, 556 MTech students, 60 MDes students, 412 PhD and dual degree students, 170 MSc students, 44 MA students, 14 MS (Research) students and 27 MBA students.
This distribution reflects IIT Guwahati’s multidisciplinary character. The institute does not focus only on engineering; it also trains students in design, science, humanities and management. That diversity matters in a world where complex problems often require a mix of technical skill, creative thinking and social understanding.
Research and nation-building
The convocation speeches repeatedly returned to one central idea: education must serve the larger public good. Dr Kalyanaraman linked research to national development, while Dr Rao highlighted the institute’s role in innovation and nation-building. Together, their remarks reinforced the idea that universities are not isolated academic spaces; they are active contributors to India’s economic and social progress.
IIT Guwahati’s research output, consultancy activity and talent development show how higher education can support industry and public systems at the same time. Its graduates will likely enter sectors where they can shape technology, policy, entrepreneurship and scientific discovery. That makes the convocation more than a ceremonial event; it becomes a marker of impact.
A new chapter for graduates
For the graduating students, the convocation closed one chapter and opened another. Many will move into jobs, research programmes, startups or higher studies, carrying with them the skills and discipline they developed at IIT Guwahati. The institute’s leaders urged them to stay curious, adapt to change and contribute to society with purpose.
The 28th convocation also stood as a reminder of how far IIT Guwahati has come in a relatively short time. From a young institute established 32 years ago, it has grown into a major centre of scholarship and innovation. With thousands of alumni, hundreds of active projects and a strong academic community, it continues to play a meaningful role in India’s development story.
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