Guwahati, 29th June: The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Guwahati (IIITG) hosted its 6th Convocation Ceremony on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the prestigious Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Auditorium, IIT Guwahati. The event celebrated the academic achievements and dedication of the institute’s young graduates.
Prof. (Dr.) Sarat Kumar Patra, Director of IIITG, welcomed the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, Chairman of the Board of Governors, dignitaries, students, and their parents. Governor of Assam, Gulab Chand Kataria, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Partha Pratim Chakrabarti, former Director of IIT Kharagpur, attended as the Guest of Honour Satyabrata Dey, Managing Director of Sreeleathers Ltd. and Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIITG, hosted the event.
During the ceremony, IIITG conferred degrees on 227 graduates across its diverse academic programs, including PhD, B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and M.Tech in both disciplines.
Two outstanding graduates were awarded medals for their exceptional performance. Ms. Talika Gupta, a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, received the President’s Medal for achieving the highest CPI score among the graduating batch of 2024. Abhijeet Kumar Singh, who topped the Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering course, was awarded the Chairman’s Medal.
Governor Gulab Chand Kataria delivered an inspiring Convocation Address, commending the graduates for their perseverance and urging them to uphold values of integrity and innovation in their future endeavors for a Vikshit Bharat 2047. Prof. Partha Pratim Chakrabarti shared valuable insights from his vast experience, encouraging the graduates to showcase humility and embrace challenges with courage and determination. Chairman Satyabrata Dey addressed the students, asking them to aim high and dream big. Prof. Patra, Director of the institute, congratulated the graduates and presented a concise overview of the institute’s endeavors and progress in the past academic year.
The 6th Convocation of IIIT Guwahati concluded on a note of celebration and optimism, marking a new chapter in the lives of its graduates.
