A Heartwarming Moment as Mother (PhD) and Son (Integrated M.Tech) Receive Degrees Together
Bangalore: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) hosted its 24th annual convocation today, a grand event marked by a blend of academic excellence, inspiring speeches, and heartfelt moments. The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Chief Guest, Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and Former Director of IIT Kanpur, alongside the Guest of Honour, Ms. Debjani Ghosh, President of NASSCOM. The event was presided over by Padma Bhushan Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman of the IIIT-Bangalore Governing Body, and Prof. Debabrata Das, Director of IIIT-Bangalore.
Set against the serene backdrop of the IIIT-Bangalore campus, 343 students from various academic programs proudly graduated, marking the culmination of their rigorous academic journey. The graduates included 121 from the Integrated Master of Technology program, 174 from the Master of Technology program, 14 from the Master of Science in Digital Society program, 23 from the Master of Science by Research program, and 11 dedicated PhD scholars.
In his congratulatory address, Prof. Debabrata Das lauded the graduates for their remarkable achievements in pioneering fields such as Blockchain, AI large language models, VLSI, Communication, Machine Learning, and Software Stacks. He highlighted their victories in national and international hackathons and coding competitions, as well as their entrepreneurial ventures in CPU architecture enhancement and AI-based misinformation detection and management platforms. “The batch of 2024,” he said, “is united in their commitment to progress and mutual support, embodying the spirit and ethos of IIIT-B.”
The ceremony was further enlivened by the recognition of outstanding student achievements. Institute Gold Medals were awarded to R. Vinay (M.Tech), Ankit Agarwal (i-MTech), and Kogatam Bharath (M.Sc Digital Society). The Late Sri. N. Rama Rao Medal for Entrepreneur of the Year was presented to Diwakar Chittora.
A particularly heartwarming moment was shared when a mother and son received their degrees together on stage. Ms. Ranjani Niranjan was awarded her PhD degree, while her son, Raghava S.N., received his Integrated M.Tech (B.Tech + M.Tech) degree. This remarkable achievement underscored the enduring spirit of learning and dedication within the IIIT-Bangalore community, highlighting the supportive and nurturing environment that the institute fosters.
Since its inception in 1998, IIIT-Bangalore has consistently achieved stellar placement results, thanks to robust industry support and an ever-expanding network of talented alumni. This year, over 23 students secured annual salary packages exceeding 40 lakh INR, 57 students received packages of 30 lakh INR or more, and over 140 students were offered packages above 20 lakh INR per annum. These impressive figures reflect IIIT-B’s unwavering commitment to excellence and the high regard in which its graduates are held by top employers, with an average salary of 26.55 lakh INR in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and 32.33 lakh INR in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE).
The 24th annual convocation of IIIT-Bangalore was a testament to the institute’s dedication to academic excellence, innovative spirit, and the fostering of a lifelong passion for learning among its students.
