- IIT Kharagpur held its 72nd convocation during its Platinum Jubilee Year, marking 75 years of contributions to higher education and innovation.
- During the convocation, Union Minister Dr. Sukanta Majumdar praised IIT Kharagpur as the 'mother of all IITs' and emphasized its role in India's educational history.
- 15 students were admitted to IIT Kharagpur under the sports and Science Olympiad quotas, and the institute reduced the average PhD thesis evaluation time by nearly 40% through digitized processes.
- West Bengal Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay called for IIT Kharagpur to take on a mentoring role in modernizing the state's educational landscape.
- This year, IIT Kharagpur conferred 3,936 degrees across various programs, including 539 Ph.D. and 908 M.Tech. degrees, showcasing its multidisciplinary approach.
- Prof. Suman Chakraborty, the Director of IIT Kharagpur, emphasized the importance of lifelong learning and the need to harness technology for societal good during his address to graduates.
IIT Kharagpur held its 72nd Convocation on Saturday, marking a significant milestone during its Platinum Jubilee Year. Union Minister Dr. Sukanta Majumdar praised the institute as the 'mother of all IITs', underscoring its historical importance in India's educational framework.12
The convocation celebrated the conferral of 3,936 degrees across various disciplines, including 539 Ph.D.s and 908 M.Tech.s, reflecting the institute's commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Director Prof. Suman Chakraborty highlighted the evolving educational landscape shaped by Artificial Intelligence and other technologies, urging graduates to embrace lifelong learning and ethical responsibility.56
West Bengal's Higher Education Minister, Jagannath Chattopadhyay, called for IIT Kharagpur to take a mentoring role in modernizing the state's educational institutions, sharing best practices in governance and curriculum design. He criticized the previous government's handling of education, citing a decline in the Gross Enrolment Ratio and institutional failures.4
The convocation featured Prof. Nicholas B. Dirks as the Distinguished International Guest, emphasizing the institute's role in bridging academic research with societal needs. IIT Kharagpur's initiatives, including the Outreach Course Network, aim to extend quality education across India, fostering collaboration and innovation in higher education.
“The institute admitted 15 students under sports and Science Olympiad quotas for the 2025-26 academic year and cut PhD thesis evaluation time by nearly 40% through digitisation. The convocation awarded 3,936 degrees, including 539 Ph.D.s, and the President’s Gold Medal for outstanding academic achievement.”
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