The 11th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) in Thiruvananthapuram was held at Thiruvananthapuram. Dr K Radhakrishnan, Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Council and former chairperson of ISRO inaugurated the event. He said that IIST will evolve as the beacon of futuristic knowledge, culture and ethics of the national space sector in its strive to gain prominence in ‘New Space Age'. Chancellor Dr B N Suresh presided over the function. He said that IIST had phenomenal all-round success in every sphere of activities including education, research, innovation, etc. Shri S Somanath, Chairman ISRO, President IIST Governing Body urged the graduating students to be the brand ambassadors of India’s intellectual prowess. A total of 275 degrees were awarded at the convocation. 135 students from BTech, 18 students from Dual Degree, 97 students from M tech and 25 students in Ph D received the degrees. Gold medals to meritorious students were also awarded at the event. Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director IIST & VSSC presented the convocation report with a commitment that the institute will strive for academic and research excellence. Dr V Narayanan, Director LPSC also attended the event.

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