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IIT-Delhi gets over Rs 70 crore from 2000 batch at Silver Jubilee Reunion

The majority of the pledged amount will be directed towards the General Endowment of IIT Delhi

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jan 2, 2026 09:34 AM IST

IIT Delhi's class of 2000 (IIT Delhi)

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has received over Rs 70 crore from the batch of 2000 at the Silver Jubilee reunion. According to the institute, this is the highest pledge announced by a single graduating batch across all academic years.

The majority of the pledged amount will be directed towards the General Endowment of IIT Delhi, a statement from the Institute said, adding that this will provide IIT Delhi with long-term financial flexibility to support a wide range of initiatives, including strengthening academic programmes, advancing research and innovation, supporting student scholarships and faculty excellence, and enabling philanthropic and strategic priorities aligned with IIT Delhi’s evolving needs.

The Silver Jubilee Reunion brought together the graduates of the IIT Delhi from across India and overseas.

Welcoming the announcement, Prof. Nilanjan Senroy, Dean of Alumni Relations, IIT Delhi, said, “The commitment demonstrated by the Class of 2000 reflects the deep sense of responsibility and belonging that IIT Delhi’s alumni feel towards their alma mater. This exceptional pledge will significantly strengthen the Institute’s efforts across research, education, and infrastructure, creating long-term impact for future generations. It also sets a powerful example that will inspire future batches to come together in supporting the Institute’s continued growth and excellence.”

Alumni contributions continue to play a vital role in IIT Delhi’s growth and development, supporting initiatives that enhance academic excellence, research capacity, and societal impact. The pledge by the Class of 2000 stands as a testament to the power of collective alumni action in shaping the Institute’s future.

Meanwhile, IIT Delhi’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell and the cybersecurity think tank CyberPeace will be launching E-Raksha Hackathon 2026 from January 16 to 18. This national-level event will focus on cybersecurity, defence AI, and digital safety. The 36-hour hackathon will be part of BECon’26, the institute’s annual entrepreneurship conclave, and will serve as a pre-summit event for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.