IIT Bhilai plans October 24 convocation for 313 graduating students

IIT Bhilai is scheduled to hold its sixth convocation on October 24 at Nalanda Hall on its permanent campus. A total of 313 students are due to receive degrees, according to the institute’s October 22 announcement carried by PIB Raipur.

The graduating group includes 19 PhD, 37 MSc, 79 MTech, eight BTech Honours and 170 BTech students. Former NITI Aayog member and former DRDO chief V. K. Saraswat is scheduled to deliver the convocation address as chief guest.

The institute plans to present digitally signed degree certificates on pen drives during the ceremony. Academic and all-round performance awards are also part of the announced programme.

For students and families, October 24 is the event date to note. The convocation adds to the Chhattisgarh institute’s recent development following the dedication of its permanent campus in February 2024.