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National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) celebrated its 23rd Convocation with a graduating class of 1948 students (471 female and 1,477 male) on September 6. A total of 1,948 degrees were awarded across different programmes. The largest share came from the Bachelor of Technology, with 1,044 students graduating, including 205 females and 839 males.
The Bachelor of Architecture produced 19 graduates, while the BTech–MTech Dual Degree accounted for 44 graduates. The Integrated Master of Science (5 years) programme saw 65 students completing their studies.
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Among postgraduate courses, the Master of Science had 170 graduates, the Master of Arts had 25, and the Master of Business Administration had 66. The Master of Technology programme contributed a significant 422 graduates. Finally, Doctor of Philosophy degrees were conferred upon 93 scholars.
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To honour academic excellence, the Institute awarded 9 gold medals, 7 endowment gold medals, and 9 endowment awards to branch toppers of the graduating batch of the year 2025.
Another key highlight of this year’s convocation was the graduation of 81 international students from various academic programmes. Among these 63 are male and 18 female students. This includes one each from Afghanistan, South Africa and Sudan, 20 from Bangladesh, three from Bhutan, 32 from Nepal, and four from the USA, along with 19 Non-Resident Indian (NRI) students from India.
Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), was the Chief Guest. S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman, Board of Governors, NIT Rourkela, addressed the gathering, and Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director, NIT Rourkela, presented the Director’s report.
During his address, S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman, Board of Governors, NIT Rourkela, said, “The most pertinent fact is that the institute has been ranked 13th on the NIRF 2025 List. Thanks to Prof. Rao and his entire team. In this competitive world, competing with top institutes, both public and private, including IITs and to be ranked 13th is not just easy. It is also good to see that in a few categories NITR is ranked within 10 and including sustainability, which is distinguishable and creditworthy. I heard from Prof. Rao that 90% of you have been placed. It is fantastic and creditworthy. This shows that the economy is doing well, plenty of jobs are available, and companies are growing.”
Addressing the graduating class, he further said, “Convocation is not about receiving degrees; it is also honouring the path that you walked. It is the challenges you have overcome as a student and the future you shape. Carry the spirit of NIT Rourkela and walk the world with humility. It is important to be down to earth. The best way to predict a future is to create it, so go out there, shape it with purpose and make both yourself and NIT Rourkela proud.”
