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IIT Delhi held its 55th annual convocation, with 2656 graduating students receiving degrees and diplomas from the institute. Hari S. Bhargava, founder and co-chairman of the Jubilant Bhargava Group and an alumnus of the 1979 batch (B.Tech. Chemical Engineering), was the chief guest.
Women make up 25% of the total graduating students. 481 PhD graduates were awarded degrees, a 35% increase over last year. IIT Delhi reported that 42% of the total PhD graduates this year are women.
Kavish Kumar, aged just under 20 years, was the youngest student to receive a B.Tech degree this year, while Mr Sunil Gulati, aged 63 years, was the oldest student to receive a PhD. 28 international students also received their degrees at the convocation. Out of the 28 international students, four are from Sudan and Ethiopia, three each from Tanzania and Uganda, two each from Bangladesh and Burkina Faso and one each from various countries like the US and Venezuela.
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“After completing my M.Tech. degree here, I would say that coming to IIT Delhi was one of the best decisions I have made in my life, and if I had the chance, I would do it again. It was an honor to be taught by some of the best professors in India and interact with the most talented people. IIT Delhi has world-class laboratories that really enhanced my learning experience. I spent most of my time at the Advanced Battery Research Laboratory developing low-cost energy storage solutions for African countries,” said Subi Mujuni Godwin, a Ugandan student who received his M.Tech. degree at the convocation.
“The entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in India has evolved from a nascent and limited one to one of the most dynamic and fast-growing ecosystems in the world. I encourage you to embrace the spirit of entrepreneurship, the mindset of innovation. The world needs individuals 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 Bhatia, Founder and Co-Chairman, Jubilant Bhatia Group.
Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi said, “When you step out of your comfort zone of hostels and campuses and enter the real world, the real world has a lot more challenges than opportunities. Please take all the skills, techniques and knowledge, approaches you have learned and use them to solve the problems you are faced with. Approach every new situation with humility and a willingness to learn. Your learning doesn’t stop; your learning just begins. Learn to understand and empathize with people. Learn to work in teams.”
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