July 2nd 2023.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, will be hosting its 56th convocation on July 3, with NR Narayana Murthy, an alumnus of the institute, as the Chief Guest.
The institute was established on November 2, 1959, and this year, a total of 2,127 students will be receiving their degrees. Various prizes and medals will also be awarded to students across several categories.
IIT Kanpur will be conferring its highest honorary academic degree - the Doctor of Science - upon boxer and politician, MC Mary Kom. This is a special honor for her.
Out of the 2,127 degrees, 236 are for PhD students, 15 from MTech-PhD, 483 from MTech, 739 from BTech, 21 MBA students, 16 MDes students, 51 from MS, 40 from PGPEX-VLFM, one diploma student from IIT, 151 MSc students, 18 double major students, 125 students from dual degree, 14 from MS-PD, 149 from BS and 68 students from eMasters degree programmes.
Murthy is an alumnus of the institute and is known for shaping India’s IT industry. He pursued MTech from IIT Kanpur in 1969.
This year, IIT Kharagpur has also developed a tamper-proof signalling system for safety in trains. This system is expected to revolutionize the Indian Railways in terms of safety and security.
The 56th convocation of IIT, Kanpur is sure to be an event to remember. It is a great honor to have NR Narayana Murthy, an alumnus of the institute, as the Chief Guest. The institute is looking forward to a successful and memorable convocation.
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