IIT Guwahati holds its 28th Convocation ceremony and confers 2,265 degrees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral/research programmes, according to reports. The event also recognises top-performing students through institute awards and medals. Times of India says Saptarshi Mukherjee receives the President of India Gold Medal, while three other students are given gold medals for academic and overall achievements. NDTV similarly reports that the institute honours leading performers alongside its degree distribution.
In addition to the awards, the institute highlights research and innovation during the convocation. Times of India notes that IIT Guwahati points to its research output, innovation initiatives, industry collaborations, and the campus startup ecosystem. It also mentions developments and work in areas including AI, robotics, and defence research, along with global academic partnerships. NDTV adds that IIT Guwahati references research accomplishments and new academic programmes as part of the ceremony’s focus. All reports present the convocation as both a graduation event and a showcase of ongoing institutional research and academic progress.