Mumbai, 3 May 2024

 

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) today held Commencement 2024 at the Institute’s Convocation Hall. Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company and promoter of all Tata Group companies, was the Chief Guest and delivered the Commencement Address.

Around 2500 students attended the ceremony with their batchmates and family.  The students include (approx) 1249undergraduate, 1005 postgraduate and 235 PhDs. Commencement is a special event to be conducted once every year to gather all students expected to graduate in that academic year. It does not depend on actual completion of any graduation requirements (such as courses and thesis). Participating in the Commencement event does not mean that the student has graduated. The event is to be held soon after the end semester examinations of the 2nd semester, before the graduating batch leaves the campus. This gives an opportunity for the entire graduating batch to celebrate their stay in the Institute along with their batchmates, and also invite their family and friends to the campus to partake in the joy. The event is similar to the traditional Convocation ceremony: uniformly dressed students, Academic procession, Chief Guest and Director address, photo-op with the Director, and a Pledge. However, it will be devoid of conferring degrees, medals, or special awards to the students, since they are yet to complete the requirements of graduation.

The Chief Guest Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran in his address spoke about three fundamental aspects – Trust, Character and Purpose that determine success in the journey of building a career. He said, “Building and cultivating trust is very essential to your success. When an organisation and its colleagues trust you, they not only empower you but also embrace you. Secondly, Character is your capacity to prioritize your values over your instincts. It will enable you to be true to your principles. While trust and character will help you to be successful in your career, the Purpose that you live for will inspire and guide you and give you fulfillment,” he added.

Presenting the Institute’s Report for the year 2023-24, Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director of IIT Bombay informed that IIT Bombay continues to be the top-ranked university in the country and among the best in the world.

 

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(Source: IIT Bombay) | PIB Mumbai | SC/ DR

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