NIT Rourkela's 22nd Convocation celebrates 2,065 graduates, international diversity, rising female participation, and alumni excellence awards.
The 22nd
Convocation of NIT Rourkela, held on June 20, 2024, marked a grand
celebration of academic excellence and global inclusion. This year, the
institute awarded degrees to 2,065 students, including 93 international
graduates and a growing share of female achievers.
Graced by Uday A.
Kaole, CMD of Mahanadi Coalfields
Ltd., and attended virtually by S.
N. Subrahmanyan, Chairman of the Board of Governors, the event highlighted
the institution’s commitment to academic innovation, gender equity, and
international collaboration.
📊 Degree
Distribution at NIT Rourkela – Convocation 2024
|
Programme |
Total Graduates |
Female |
Male |
|
B.Tech |
1,061 |
200 |
861 |
|
B.Arch |
21 |
8 |
13 |
|
B.Tech - M.Tech Dual Degree |
39 |
1 |
38 |
|
Integrated MSc (5-Year) |
68 |
10 |
58 |
|
MSc |
180 |
68 |
112 |
|
MA |
6 |
2 |
4 |
|
MBA |
43 |
20 |
23 |
|
M.Tech |
469 |
84 |
385 |
|
M.Tech (Research) |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
PhD |
177 |
63 |
114 |
|
Total |
2,065 |
457 |
1,608 |
🌍 International
& NRI Graduates – A Truly Global Batch
This year, 93 international students (72 males & 21
females) from countries such as the USA,
Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka earned degrees, adding
to NIT Rourkela’s global academic
footprint. Additionally, 25 NRI students also graduated across various
programs.
🏅 Honouring
Excellence – Medals and Awards
To celebrate top-performing students, the institute presented:
🥇 8 Institute Gold Medals
🏆 6 Endowment Gold Medals
🏅 7 Endowment Awards
🥈 59 Silver Medals to branch toppers
These awards recognize academic brilliance and dedication
among the graduating class of 2024.
👩🎓
Rise in Female Graduates – A Notable Highlight
This year saw a significant increase in female
participation, with 457 women graduating—accounting for over 22% of the total
graduating class. Their distribution includes:
·
208 in Bachelors
·
186 in Masters
·
63 in PhD
🌟 Distinguished
Alumnus Awards – Celebrating Lifelong Impact
Four outstanding alumni were recognized with Distinguished
Alumnus Awards for their contributions across sectors:
|
Name |
Category |
Current Role |
|
Prof. Sukumar Mishra |
Academia & Research |
Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad |
|
Er. Ashok Kumar Basa |
Industry & Management |
MD, C.E.M. Engineers & Consultants Pvt. Ltd. |
|
Er. R. S. Raghavan |
Entrepreneurship |
MD, Proman Infrastructure Services Pvt. Ltd. |
|
Dr. Bhartendu Deo |
Public Life & Engineering Excellence |
Head of Electrical, Qatargas, North Field Expansion
Project (Qatar) |
📣 Director’s
Address
Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao,
Director of NIT Rourkela, congratulated the graduates and
emphasized the institute’s vision:
“NIT Rourkela continues
to nurture global citizens through future-ready programs like B.Tech in
Artificial Intelligence, and by strengthening international academic
communities.”
✅ Summary of the news
NIT Rourkela’s 22nd
Convocation was a momentous occasion, celebrating not
only academic success but also diversity, innovation, and excellence. With
2,065 graduates, a rising number of women in STEM, and a growing global
presence, the institute reaffirms its position as a leading hub of higher
education in India.
🔗 For more details, visit the official site: www.nitrkl.ac.in
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