 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 11: The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu celebrated its 6th Convocation Ceremony today, marking a significant milestone in its journey of academic excellence, innovation, and leadership. The event, held at the picturesque IIT Jammu campus, witnessed an inspiring gathering of distinguished guests, faculty members, proud family members, and graduating students, creating an atmosphere of pride and celebration. A total of 386 degrees were conferred during the ceremony, including 211 B.Tech, 114 M.Tech, 25 M.Sc., and 36 Ph.D. degrees, reflecting the Institute's continued growth in research and education.
The ceremony was graced by Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, who served as the Chief Guest. In his address, Dr. Kalyanaraman encouraged the graduates to embrace the opportunities of a world being reshaped by technology and innovation. He urged them to stay connected with their alma mater and contribute back as mentors, collaborators, and ambassadors of IIT Jammu. Reflecting on student life, he reminded graduates to cherish their experiences and draw strength from them as they navigate future challenges, emphasizing that India's greatest potential lies in transforming its challenges into opportunities.
In his address, Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu, congratulated the graduating class and shared an inspiring message on curiosity, resilience, and purpose. Drawing parallels with India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, he highlighted how determination and innovation can overcome limitations, urging students to view constraints as opportunities. He emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, encouraging graduates to create value through their work and ensure their innovations serve society meaningfully. Prof. Gaur reminded them to remain grounded in their roots, be fearless in exploring new paths, and build friendships that last beyond professional networks.
A highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of 'Trishunya: The Infinite Circle of Growth,' a magnificent new sculpture dedicated to the graduating class of 2025. The sculpture embodies the human spirit of pursuit through its three spheres - Curiosity, Resilience, and Vision. Curiosity ignites the desire to explore and discover new paths; Resilience reflects the strength to embrace challenges and transform setbacks into growth; and Vision dares one to dream beyond the known and aspire toward greater horizons. Together, these virtues unite into Trishunya - a profound symbol of the infinite cycles of learning, growth, and creation. Standing tall on the campus, the sculpture serves as a timeless reminder for the IIT Jammu community to remain grounded yet ever-reaching.
In recognition of exceptional academic achievements, the President Gold Medal was awarded to Aashray Gupta from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for securing the highest CGPA among all B.Tech graduates, while the Director Gold Medal was conferred upon Ahuja Sneha Brijkishor from the Department of Materials Engineering for the best overall performance. The Institute Gold Medal was awarded to Saqib Khursheed Wani, a student of M.Tech in Civil Engineering, for obtaining the highest CGPA amongst all graduating students of the Master of Technology program, and to Monika, a student of M.Sc. in Chemistry, for obtaining the highest CGPA amongst all graduating students of the Master of Science program.
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