Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

12th Convocation Invitation Schedule Director's Report Awards & Medals Students List Protocols Dress Code Transport Schedule Alumni Meet For Queries

12th Convocation

Date : September 28, 2024

Mr. Manoj Jain

Chairman & Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

Chief Guest

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Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon (Retd)

Chairman, BoG IIT Mandi

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Schedule

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Awards & Medals

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12th Convocation Statistics

Programme	No. of Graduating
MA	16
Btech	284
PhD	48
MBA	31
MS(By Research)	13
MTech	101
MSc	117
Total	610

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Directors Report

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Protocols of the Convocation Ceremony(Will Be updated Soon)

Dress Code

Dress Code for Convocation

IIT Mandi’s convocation attire reflects its location in the Himalayan region. It consists of a formal Indian attire in white/off-white (Kurta-Pyjama/Salwar-Kurta/Saree) with formal footwear and a Himachali shawl and cap for the graduating students.

The patti (woven border) on the shawl and the cap is designed especially for IIT Mandi. The patti is woven in three colours reflecting the colours of the IIT Mandi logo: green, blue and orange. Green symbolizes vegetation and mountains, blue symbolises rivers and limitless sky, and orange symbolises paths and energy. The zig-zag pattern is typical of the region. The base colour of the shawl for the 12th convocation is golden yellow for all graduating students.

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Alumni Meet Schedule (Minute-to-Minute Program,Will be Updated Soon)

“Embrace the opportunities and challenges of life with open arms and the world is yours”

As you enter the bright world full of boundless opportunities and a changing landscape; nobody knows what their future holds for them. Let me tell you that you can build your future by your actions of today! What is important is what you have learnt till now will only take you somewhere. Your life and career is a continuous learning journey. Endeavor to get into the depth of your interest areas, make innovative contributions and gather breadth over a period of time. Never ever hesitate to take up new challenges. Risks and opportunities are two sides of the same coin. If you keep doing the same old stuff, you are not taking any risks and are living in your comfort zone. Take those opportunities which challenge you beyond your comforts, consciously learn new things, and build a good network of friends and professional contacts. All these actions in your daily life will become immensely valuable and will have a compounding effect over the years. Don’t take up a job to simply make money. Have a purpose in life and work for that larger goal or vision. Money is important in life, but it is that purpose that will give you a deep sense of accomplishment and satisfaction over the years. Happiness does not come from the external environment or material wealth, it is your inner purpose and oneness with your present self that gives you a blissful & happy life. And while we all plan for our bright future, I urge you to live in the present moment. Be ready to live your life to the fullest, make those course changes when faced with tricky situations in life, and continue to forge ahead! Life is not a bed of roses or a fairy tale; it comes with its fair share of ups and downs, roadblocks & path diversions. The CHAlleNGE which life presents us has a BIG CHANGE hidden in it. The more we resist this change, the more painful it is. Instead, embrace the new with open arms and give up the old. Leave your life baggage behind, don’t burden your future with the happenings of your past. As individuals and future Leaders, uphold to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Your actions not only reflect on your character but also impact the communities and societies you engage with. Be that force for positive change. As you step out of IIT Mandi, you join a distinguished community of IIT alumni who have made their mark on the world in diverse fields. Let their achievements inspire you, but also remember that your journey is uniquely yours. You are torchbearers of IIT's legacy. Dream Big, believe in yourself, forge your own path, follow your passion, navigate through the unknowns, and do not be afraid to take calculated risks. Remember that your exciting journey of worldly explorations has just begun. Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and always strive for excellence. I have no doubt that the future holds remarkable achievements for each one of you.

I am deeply honored and privileged to address you today on this momentous occasion. As we gather here to celebrate your graduation from this esteemed institution, we acknowledge the unwavering determination and sacrifice that you and your parents have endured to reach this juncture. The fire within you, which once burned brightly, has now become a guiding light, and it is your solemn duty to nurture it into a radiant sun. Graduates, you have conquered countless sleepless nights in pursuit of a rigorous and demanding academic program. Yet, it is in the solitude of those darkest hours, away from the public eye, that your true character is revealed. Today, you stand among the ranks of the world's professionals, distinct from academicians, as in your domain, knowledge and skills are not static; they evolve and reshape the future of our world. As engineers, you possess an innate instinct to innovate, create, and transform, often with the simplest of tools. Your keen eyes seek out solutions that elude ordinary perception, and you instinctively track down problems like skilled hunters. Each one of you is endowed with unique talents, and the world looks to you, the graduates of IIT Mandi, to unearth and honor your individuality, thereby becoming the change you aspire to see in our world. We find ourselves living in a critical era, where artificial intelligence threatens to automate creativity and innovation. In this rapidly changing landscape, your very survival may soon be at stake. Remember, rather than futilely opposing the inevitable, adapt to coexist with it, leveraging its strengths while discerning its limitations to contribute meaningfully. In the words of the eminent engineer and visionary, Buckminster Fuller, "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." Graduates, you must innovate to forge these new paradigms, countering the challenges posed by those wielding the powerful tools of artificial intelligence. The path ahead will be fraught with both triumphs and tribulations. There will be moments of self-doubt, setbacks, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It is in these very moments that you must recollect the sacrifices and the painful nights you endured while preparing for IIT. Within those experiences lies the key to discovering your purpose - a purpose that is uniquely yours, waiting to be unearthed by you and you alone. IIT Mandi has not merely imparted knowledge but has instilled in you a spirit of innovation, collaboration, and an insatiable thirst for continuous learning. Nurture the innocent, passionate soul within you, for it is your passion that will fuel your innovation, and your purpose that will imbue your work with meaning.

Embrace lifelong learning, remain perpetually curious, and never cease to question. Surround yourselves with mentors, colleagues, and friends who both inspire and challenge you. Be leaders who uplift and inspire others, for genuine success is not gauged solely by personal accomplishments but by the profound impact you have on the lives of others. Forge ahead with your authenticity, for it is your unique, invaluable contribution. Congratulations, and may your future endeavors shine as brightly as the boundless promise you carry within yourselves.