IIT Mandi 13th Convocation: Institute Prepares To Celebrate Academic Excellence And Graduates

IIT Mandi All Set To Host Its 13th Convocation

SUMMARY

November 10^th, 2025; Mandi : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is all set to host its 13th Convocation Ceremony on November 13, 2025, celebrating the achievements of 602 graduating students across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The event marks another significant milestone in the institute’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and societal contribution.

This year’s Convocation at IIT Mandi will be an occasion of great honour and celebration, graced by Prof. Shekhar C. Mande, Former Director General, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), as the Chief Guest. The event will also be attended by distinguished Guests of Honour including Dr. Jagannath Nayak, Director, Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), DRDO, and Prof. Budaraju Srinivasa Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad will be The Guests of Honour for the ceremony. The ceremony will be chaired by Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Mandi.

This year’s convocation will celebrate the achievements of 602 graduating students, including 292 undergraduates, 241 postgraduates, and 69 Ph.D. scholars.

In addition, several medals and awards will be presented to recognize outstanding achievements in academics, research, innovation, and leadership. This year’s ceremony will also mark the graduation of the first batch from three pioneering programs such as B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree, B.Tech with Second Major, and B.Tech with Specialization.

Sharing his thoughts on the upcoming convocation event, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, stated, “The 13th Convocation is a proud moment for all of us at IIT Mandi. It is a celebration of the dedication, perseverance, and intellectual growth of our students. Each graduating student represents the spirit of innovation and excellence that IIT Mandi stands for. As they step into the next phase of their journeys, we are confident they will contribute meaningfully to the nation and the world.”

He further added, “Over the years, IIT Mandi has steadily strengthened its academic and research ecosystem, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning and societal impact. Our graduates are not only technically skilled but also empathetic innovators who can address global challenges with creativity and responsibility.”

The Convocation will also feature the presentation of special awards for innovation, research, and academic excellence, reflecting IIT Mandi’s ongoing commitment to nurturing talent that drives technological advancement and sustainable development.

About IIT Mandi:

IIT Mandi is one of the top second-generation IITs located in Kamand Valley, Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of eight new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, and recognized as one of Institutes of National Importance. IIT Mandi’s permanent campus about 14 km (8.7 mi) from Mandi consists of the South and North campuses connected by a narrow neck. The South campus is on the left bank of the Uhl River below Kamand village. The North campus is along the Kataula Khad opposite Salgi village. A transit campus at Government Post graduate College,

Mandi was handed over by the Himachal Pradesh Government on 16 November 2009. The Kamand campus ground-breaking ceremony, to mark the start of construction, was held on 13 April 2012. On 25 April 2015, IIT Mandi became the first of all the new IITs to completely shift B. Tech students to its permanent campus in Kamand. Since its inception the institute has been involved with more than 275 Research and Development (R&D) projects worth more than ₹120 crore. In the past 10 years, the institute has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with as many as 11 international and 12 national universities.