Hyderabad, July 18, 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) celebrated its 15th Convocation, conferring degrees upon a record 1,398 students—the largest graduating class in the Institute’s history. The ceremony brought together graduating students, parents, faculty members, alumni and distinguished guests to celebrate academic excellence, innovation and the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of the graduating class.
The Convocation was graced by Padma Vibhushan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam exponent, scholar and Distinguished Professor at IIT Hyderabad, as the Chief Guest. Dr. B. V. R. Mohan Reddy, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Hyderabad, presided over the ceremony and conferred the degrees, while Prof. B. S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, presented the Institute’s Annual Report highlighting the institution’s significant achievements in academics, research, innovation, global collaborations and societal impact over the past year.
This year’s graduating class comprised 489 B.Tech, 528 M.Tech, 191 Ph.D., 111 M.Sc., 40 M.Des., 18 B.Des., 11 M.A., 6 M.S., and 4 Diploma in Engineering Science graduates, reflecting IIT Hyderabad’s continued academic growth and strong emphasis on advanced research and postgraduate education.
The Convocation recognised outstanding academic achievement through the presentation of 5 Gold Medals and 44 Silver Medals. The President of India Gold Medal for the highest overall CGPA in B.Tech was awarded to Mr. Bonthu Mani Hemanth Reddy (Computer Science & Engineering). Institute Gold Medals were presented to Ms. Safa Fathima Rafeek for Excellence in Academics and Co-Curricular Activities (UG), Ms. Manisha Thangadurai for the highest CGPA in M.Sc./M.A., Mr. Siddharth Agrawal for the highest CGPA in M.Tech./M.Des., and Mr. Guna Sekhar Reddy Panaganti for Excellence in Academics and Co-Curricular Activities (PG).
The Convocation also marked two important academic milestones with the graduation of the first batch of the B.Tech programme in IC Design & Technology and the first graduating cohort of the IITH–Deakin University Joint Doctoral Programme, underscoring the Institute’s commitment to interdisciplinary education, international collaboration and future-ready engineering programmes. IIT Hyderabad further announced the launch of several new academic programmes in Critical Minerals, Defence Technology, Photonics, Industrial Metallurgy, Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, AI in Chemical Engineering, Computational Chemical Engineering, and Product-Based PhD, aligned with India’s rapidly evolving technology landscape and national priorities.
During the Convocation, IIT Hyderabad also unveiled its official Sanskrit caption — “नवोन्मेषेणदेशनिर्माणम्” (Navonmeṣeṇa Deśa Nirmāṇam), meaning “Nation Building through Innovation.” Unveiled by Prof. B. S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, the caption reflects the Institute’s shared vision of advancing knowledge, nurturing talent, and developing technologies that address societal challenges while contributing to the realization of a Viksit Bharat. Developed through suggestions from students, faculty and staff, the caption embodies IIT Hyderabad’s belief that innovation is the driving force behind national development and its enduring commitment to “Inventing & Innovating in Technology for Humanity.”
Addressing the graduating students, Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam called upon them to combine scientific excellence with India’s rich intellectual and cultural heritage. She said: (Quote has taken from her speech)
“Science and Arts are the two eyes of our Bharat Mata. Science protects our physical well-being, while the Arts awaken the intangible divinity within human beings. Education is ‘Vidya’—that which liberates. It is time that modern technology draws inspiration from ancient wisdom. You are the crème of the intelligentsia of your generation, and I hope you will synthesise modern scientific thought with the invaluable wisdom of our past to create a better future for humanity.”
Dr. B. V. R. Mohan Reddy, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Hyderabad, said:
“In just eighteen years, IIT Hyderabad has established itself among India’s leading institutions through excellence in education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Institute’s growing global recognition and research impact reflect the collective efforts of our faculty, students, staff, alumni and partners, and demonstrate what can be achieved through vision, collaboration and perseverance.
As you graduate today, remember that your education is not defined merely by the knowledge you have acquired, but by how you use it. The future belongs to those who combine innovation with integrity, ambition with humility, and success with service. Think beyond careers—build solutions, create institutions, improve lives, and contribute to shaping a stronger, self-reliant and developed India.”
Presenting the Institute’s Annual Report, Prof. B S Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, congratulated the graduating students and encouraged them to become responsible innovators and leaders.
He shared:
“The 15th Convocation marks a defining milestone in IIT Hyderabad’s journey—not only because it celebrates our largest graduating class, but also because it witnesses the graduation of the first batch of our B.Tech programme in IC Design & Technology and the inaugural cohort of the IITH–Deakin Joint Doctoral Programme. These milestones reflect our commitment to building future-ready talent for emerging technologies and global research. To our graduating students, I say: the knowledge and values you carry from IIT Hyderabad are meant not only to shape successful careers, but also to solve real-world challenges, advance technology for humanity, and contribute meaningfully to a Viksit Bharat.”
Prof. Murty highlighted IIT Hyderabad’s remarkable progress during the year, including its rise to 588th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, a 76-place improvement from the previous year, and its entry into the Global Top 400 in Engineering & Technology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The Institute also strengthened its standing in the QS Asia University Rankings, while achieving a global rank of 123 in Citations per Faculty, reflecting the quality and impact of its research. Further reinforcing its research excellence, 31 faculty members secured 46 positions in the Stanford–Elsevier Global Top 2% Scientists List 2025.
The Director also highlighted several key milestones achieved during the year, including the establishment of new Centres of Excellence, the launch of India’s first Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) R&D Centre, new industry collaborations with global partners, expansion of research in 6G Communications, Semiconductors, Critical Minerals, Autonomous Navigation, Healthcare, Additive Manufacturing and Sustainability, and the Institute’s continued growth as a leading innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem with nearly 300 Start-ups emerging from its campus.
As graduates walked across the stage to receive their degrees in the presence of proud parents, faculty members and peers, the ceremony celebrated not only academic excellence but also years of perseverance, resilience and innovation. Many of the graduating students will pursue careers in research, higher education, entrepreneurship, public service and leading technology organisations across India and the world, contributing to national development and global technological advancement.
With its largest graduating class to date and continued progress in global rankings, research excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship and international collaborations, IIT Hyderabad reaffirmed its vision of nurturing future-ready leaders committed to “Inventing & Innovating in Technology for Humanity.”
