Munish Sood
MANDI:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is all set to host its 13th Convocation Ceremony on November 13, 2025, celebrating the achievements of 602 graduating students across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
The event marks another significant milestone in the institute’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, innovation and societal contribution.
This year’s convocation at IIT-Mandi will be an occasion of great honour and celebration, graced by Prof. Shekhar C. Mande, Former Director General, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), as the chief guest. The event will also be attended by distinguished guests of honour, including Dr. Jagannath Nayak, Director, Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), DRDO, and Prof. Budaraju Srinivasa Murty, Director, IIT-Hyderabad. The ceremony will be chaired by Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT-Mandi.
This year’s convocation will celebrate the achievements of 602 graduating students, including 292 undergraduates, 241 postgraduates and 69 PhD scholars.
In addition, several medals and awards will be presented to recognise outstanding achievements in academics, research, innovation and leadership. This year’s ceremony will also mark the graduation of the first batch from three pioneering programs such as BTech-MTech Dual Degree, BTech with Second Major, and BTech with Specialisation.
Sharing his thoughts on the upcoming convocation event, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT-Mandi, stated, “The 13th convocation is a proud moment for all of us at IIT-Mandi. It is a celebration of the dedication, perseverance and intellectual growth of our students. Each graduating student represents the spirit of innovation and excellence that IIT-Mandi stands for. As they step into the next phase of their journeys, we are confident they will contribute meaningfully to the nation and the world.”
He further added, “Over the years, IIT-Mandi has steadily strengthened its academic and research ecosystem, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning and societal impact. Our graduates are not only technically skilled but also empathetic innovators who can address global challenges with creativity and responsibility.”
The convocation will also feature the presentation of special awards for innovation, research, and academic excellence, reflecting IIT-Mandi’s ongoing commitment to nurturing talent that drives technological advancement and sustainable development.
