TNNVaranasi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU will hold its 15th convocation on Oct 31, with 2,048 degrees to be awarded across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.Addressing reporters on Wednesday, IIT-BHU director Prof Amit Patra said the convocation would celebrate students’ academic achievements across disciplines and recognise their contributions to research, innovation and academic excellence.A total of 62 recipients have been selected for medals and prizes, with several students earning multiple distinctions. The honours include 97 gold medals, two silver medals, 25 cash prizes and other recognitions, Patra said.Among the prestigious honours are the President’s Gold Medal, awarded to one student for outstanding academic performance among graduates of BTech, BArch and Integrated Dual Degree programmes, and the Director’s Gold Medals, which will go to two students for their all-round performance, organisational abilities and leadership qualities in designated graduating categories.Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group, will attend the convocation. Kota Harinarayana, chairman of IIT-BHU Board of Governors, will preside over the ceremony, while Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, vice-chairman of the board, will also be present.
