IIT Madras Awards 3,518 Degrees at 63rd Convocation; Zanzibar President Attends as Chief Guest

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) celebrated its 63rd Convocation at the Students Activity Centre on campus. The milestone event marked the graduation of thousands of students and highlighted the institute’s expanding global academic footprint.

His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. His presence underscored the strengthening educational partnership between India and Tanzania, following the successful establishment of IIT Madras Zanzibar—the first offshore campus of any Indian Institute of Technology.

3,518 Degrees Awarded to 3,106 Graduates

During the ceremony, Director Prof. V. Kamakoti conferred a total of 3,518 degrees (including joint and dual qualifications) upon 3,106 graduating students.

The detailed breakdown of degrees awarded during the convocation includes:

Among the 511 doctoral degrees awarded, several were joint PhDs completed in partnership with leading global institutions.

Zanzibar President Urges Ethical Innovation

Addressing the graduating class, President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi stressed that while artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, and quantum computing are transforming the world, technology alone cannot ensure progress.

“Every great innovation presents humanity with a choice. It can deepen inequality or expand opportunity. It can divide communities or unite them. That choice belongs not to technology itself, but to those who create it,” Dr. Mwinyi noted.

He lauded IIT Madras for its culture of innovation, praising its ability to translate classroom ideas into real-world enterprises that solve societal challenges.

During the event, the layout of the IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus was officially unveiled. Director Prof. V. Kamakoti reported that the Zanzibar campus currently hosts students from Tanzania, India, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Zambia. Notably, the inaugural M.Tech batch at the Zanzibar campus achieved 100% industrial placements, securing roles at major companies including Airtel, Zantel, and SuperDoll. The institute plans to scale the Zanzibar campus enrollment to between 350 and 500 students by 2027.

Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Madras, highlighted the institute’s vibrant deep-tech ecosystem, which has nurtured over 560 startups with a cumulative valuation exceeding ₹74,000 crore.

Toppers Names

The convocation celebrated exceptional academic and extra-curricular excellence across multiple departments. The distinguished awardees for the 63rd Convocation included:

• Ashwin Subramanian Murugan (AE22B001): Winner of the prestigious President of India Prize (for securing the highest CGPA across B.Tech and Dual Degree programs) and the Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya Memorial Prize (for the highest CGPA in B.Tech).

• Anirudh Rao (BE21B004): Awarded the Institute Merit Prize for achieving the highest CGPA in the Dual Degree program.

• Mith R. Jain (CS22B097): Received the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Prize for demonstrating the best all-round proficiency in curricular and extra-curricular activities in B.Tech.

• B. Haricharan (EP21B015) and Aravindan Kamatchi Sundaram (MM21B010): Jointly awarded the Governor’s Prize for the best all-round proficiency in curricular and extra-curricular activities in the Dual Degree program.

Looking Ahead

The 63rd Convocation served as both a celebration of student accomplishment and a reflection of IIT Madras’ expanding international reach. With new facilities, foreign collaborations, and expanding research-integrated startup programs, the institute continues to strengthen its position as India’s premier engineering and research institution.

Written by Simran

Simran is currently working as a Senior Content Writer at Findmycollege , where she creates engaging and research-driven learning resources for students. She has completed her Graduation in Journalism from Delhi University. With 4 years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has previously contributed to leading platforms like Leverage Edu and Aakash. Her expertise lies in simplifying Engineering and Medical entrance exam content to guide aspirants in their preparation journey. Beyond writing, Simran enjoys sketching, watching movies, and finding creative inspiration in everyday life.

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