IIT Delhi held its 55th annual conference, where 2,656 graduating students received degrees and diplomas from the institute. Hari S. Bhartia, Founder and Co-Chairman of Jubilant Bhartia Group and an alumnus of the class of 1979 (BSc in Chemical Engineering) was the Guest of Honour.
Of the total number of students who graduated, 25% are women. PhD degrees were awarded to 481 graduates, an increase of 35% over the previous year. Of the total PhD graduates this year, 42% are women, IIT Delhi said.
While Kaveesh Kumar, who is under 20 and has earned his B.Tech degree, was the youngest student to graduate this year, Shri Sunil Gulati, aged 63 and a PhD holder, was the oldest. Twenty-eight international students also received their degrees at the convocation. Of the 28 international students, four hail from Sudan and Ethiopia, three each from Tanzania and Uganda, two each from Bangladesh and Burkina Faso, and one each from several other countries like the US and Venezuela.
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“Having completed my Master of Technology degree here, I would like to say that coming to IIT Delhi was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life and if given a chance, I would do it again. It was a great honour to be taught by the best faculty and interact with the brightest minds in India. IIT Delhi has world-class labs which really enhanced my learning experience. In particular, I spent most of my time at the Advanced Battery Research Laboratory designing low-cost energy storage solutions for African countries,” said Suubi Mujuni Godwin, a student from Uganda who received his Master of Technology degree at the diploma ceremony.
“The entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in India has evolved from a nascent and limited stage to become one of the most dynamic and fastest growing in the world. I encourage you to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation mindset. The world needs people who can connect all the dots through creative thinking and decisive action. Don’t be afraid to take risks. Embrace the uncertainties that come your way. The world is changing rapidly and the ability to learn and adapt will be your greatest asset,” said Hari S Bhartia, Founder and Co-Chairman, Jubilant Bhartia Group.
“When you step out of your comfort zone of dorms, off campus, and into the real world, you will find that it presents you with far more challenges than opportunities. Take all that you have learned – all the skills, techniques, knowledge and approaches – and use them to solve the problems you face. Approach every new situation with humility and a willingness to learn. Your learning doesn’t stop; it starts now. Learn to understand and empathize with people. Learn to work as a team,” said Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi.
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