Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has celebrated the 13^th Convocation in the gracious presence of Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, IAS, CEO of NITI Aayog, as Chief Guest of the event. A total of 1090 students are getting 1103 degrees with 4 Gold Medals & 38 Silver Medals. For the first time, IITH has surpassed the mark of 1,000 graduates. It is the highest number of graduates in a year so far, not only at IITH but also possibly at any second-generation IIT in India. This number also includes the first-time graduating batch of our BTech in Biomedical Engineering, MTech in Transportation Engineering; Semiconductor Materials and Devices; and Heritage Science and Technology (online). Along with interdisciplinary MTech programs in Integrated Circuits and Microsystems Packaging; Ophthalmic Engineering; and EV Technology (online), as well as a Master of Arts in Health, Gender, and Society. IITHians will adore the specially designed Pochampalli Stoles this year, too, as IITH’s Historical Tradition of getting connected to the Culture of the State of Telangana. Motivating future leaders on this occasion with kind words, Dr B V R Mohan Reddy, Chairman, BoG, IITH, has conferred the degrees of the outgoing students.

Congratulating IITH graduates on occasion, Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, IAS, CEO of NITI Aayog, said, "May you be those heroes of science that a Viksit Bharat demands. May you bend your efforts towards ensuring that technology uplifts the masses, not divides them further. May you leverage your IIT identity not just for personal glory but for public good. And may you always stand tall as a true IITian – not just with your intelligence, identity and influence, but with your sense of integrity, inclusion and impact.”

Sharing his delight on this momentous occasion, Dr BVR Reddy Garu, Chairman, BoG, said, “As you leave this institution today, carry with you the wisdom imparted by your educators, the support from your family and peers, and the pride of your accomplishments. You are equipped with the tools to tackle the challenges ahead. Class of 2024, the future is in your hands. Embrace the adventure of lifelong learning, leverage groundbreaking technologies and use them responsibly, prioritize sustainability in every endeavour, and uphold the values that define the best of humanity.”

Cheering the graduates with the urge to keep the IIT Hyderabad flag high, Prof B S Murty, Director IITH, presented the Institute Report for Academic Year 2023-2024 and added, “It was indeed a magnificent year of IIT Hyderabad, being Ranked #3 in NIRF-Innovation 2023, being ranked among top 10 top Engineering institutes for the eighth consecutive year in NIRF ranking and being ranked #8 for the 2023 fills all of us with joy. IITH has a vibrant Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to support startups in different stages. In the last 6 years, it has supported more than 190+ startups which have created 1100+ jobs and Rs. 1250+ Cr of revenue. This year also saw the launch of IITH-Greenko BUILD program for supporting 75 student winners across the country in their early idea validation journey with financial and mentoring support. To promote startup culture, IITH has started providing a Diploma to any BTech student who has completed 50% of credits and provides an opportunity to them to come back within the next 5 years to complete the rest of credits.

IITH is pioneering the introduction of new academic courses aligned with current trends. In 2023-24, IITH introduced several new programs in UG, PG & PhD level. Through its hybrid classrooms, IITH has, for the first time in the country, tried to break the barriers in learning by launching Open to All Teaching (OAT) through its Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). About 25 courses have been offered in OAT mode in 2023-24, blending traditional in-person teaching with advanced technology, enabling both on-campus and remote students to learn together. This year’s BTech admissions saw IITH being the best in opening and closing JEE ranks for every one of its programs among the second generation IITs. This remarkable progress is a testament to the trust we have earned through the collective efforts of our exceptional faculty, staff, and students. I express my heartfelt gratitude to every one of you for your sincere dedication and hard work. We continue to make strides towards success through our relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment to academic growth. Together, we can accomplish even greater milestones in the future.”