58th. Convocation of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.

“Thou shalt perform deeds that are commendable and no others”.

The Premier Educational & Scientific Institution, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur celebrated its 58th. Convocation Ceremony on June 23rd. 2025, conferring degrees upon 2,848 students across a diverse range of disciplines. The ceremony was graced by Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, RBI Governor and distinguished alumnus, as the Chief Guest.

Most importantly the Premier Institute has recently climbed 41ranks to reach position no. 222 in the World University Rankings – 2026. This year Professor Ashutosh Sharma have been conferred the prestigious PADMA SHREE by the Honourable President of India, Draupadi Murmu.

Key Excerpts –

“Need to follow one’s Karma boldly and decisively without bothering about the results; Fears of Failures should not disrupt Karma” – Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India.

“PRESIDENT’S GOLD MEDAL For the best academic performance among the graduating students of all disciplines in all the 4-year / 5-year undergraduate programmes, conferred upon TALIN GUPTA in the field of Computer Science & Engineering”.

“DR. SHANKAR DAYAL SHARMA MEDAL For the best all round performance of a graduating student in the M. Tech./MBA/M. Des/MS by Research/Ph.D./M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree programmes based on general proficiency including character and conduct, excellence in academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and social service, conferred upon ABHISHEK KUMAR YADAV in Chemistry”.

“DIRECTOR’S GOLD MEDAL For outstanding all round achievement and leadership among all students graduating in 5-year undergraduate programmes, conferred upon KALASH TALATI in Physics”. 

“BHAGAVATULA PROJECT AWARD For the best project work among all graduating in the 4-year / 5-year programme students in the Physics department, conferred upon KALASH TALATI in Physics”.

“DIRECTOR’S GOLD MEDAL For outstanding all round achievement and leadership among all

students graduating in 4-year undergraduate programmes, conferred upon DHRUV MISRA in

Electrical Engineering”.

“SUSHILA AND KANTILAL MEHTA AWARD For a faculty member of the department of

Mathematics who has motivated and encouraged students to pursue pure mathematics through his/her teaching and research, conferred upon PROFFESSOR DOOTIKA VATS IN Mathematics & Statistics. She has received the same award earlier in 2023”.

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