- IIT Guwahati held its 28th Convocation, awarding 2,265 degrees to students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.
- Saptarshi Mukherjee, a B.Tech. student in Data Science and AI, received the President of India Gold Medal for the highest cumulative performance index among the undergraduate batch.
- The institute honoured students with four gold medals and 18 silver medals.
- Other medalists include Atri Chattopadhyay (Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal), Sarthak Kapoor and Praneel Bhattacharya (Governor of Assam Gold Medals).
- The 28th Convocation of IIT Guwahati conferred 2,265 degrees to students, including 982 undergraduate, 871 postgraduate, and 412 PhD & dual degree scholars.
- Director Prof. Devendra Jalihal reported 2,478 research papers published in the past year and announced a curriculum review emphasizing experiential learning and industry engagement.
- The chief guest was Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
IIT Guwahati celebrated its 28th Convocation, awarding 2,265 degrees across various disciplines, including 982 undergraduate, 871 postgraduate, and 412 PhD students.16
Saptarshi Mukherjee, a B.Tech. student in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, was honored with the President's Gold Medal for achieving the highest cumulative performance index among undergraduates.2

The ceremony also recognized Atri Chattopadhyay from Electronics and Electrical Engineering with the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal for overall proficiency, while Sarthak Kapoor and Praneel Bhattacharya received the Governor of Assam Gold Medals for undergraduate and postgraduate excellence, respectively.45
In total, the institute awarded four gold medals and 18 silver medals to top-performing students.3
Chief Guest Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman emphasized the importance of using knowledge to create a meaningful impact on society, stating, “The challenges of the future demand interdisciplinary collaboration and an entrepreneurial mindset.”8

IIT Guwahati continues to strengthen its research capabilities, with 290 ongoing research projects valued at approximately ₹300 crore and a commitment to enhancing its curriculum and student support services.
The institute has produced over 26,790 graduates since its establishment, reflecting its ongoing dedication to academic excellence and innovation.
“Atri Chattopadhyay received the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal, while 18 Institute Silver Medals were awarded to top performers. IIT Guwahati also handles 290 research projects worth ₹300 crore and launched an M.Tech in Robotics and AI under NEP 2020.”

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