12th Convocation of IIT Jodhpur

The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur is proud to announce its 12th Convocation Ceremony, to be held on 6th June 2026 at the IIT Jodhpur campus. This prestigious occasion will celebrate the academic accomplishments of 1,442 graduands, who have successfully completed undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, dual-degree, diploma, and certificate programs across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

The Convocation will be presided over by Shri A. S. Kiran Kumar, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Jodhpur, and former Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The ceremony will also feature the Convocation Report and Address by Prof. Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Director, IIT Jodhpur.

The Convocation will be conducted in two sessions. The Undergraduate Convocation will be graced by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Government of India, as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, will grace the occasion as the Guest of Honour.

The Postgraduate Convocation will feature Dr. S. Somanath, Former Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as the Chief Guest. Shri Neelkanth Mishra, Chairman, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Chief Economist at Axis Bank, will grace the occasion as the Guest of Honour.

IIT Jodhpur continues its journey under the vision of IIT Jodhpur 5.0, the Institute has strengthened its position as a leading centre of excellence in education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal impact. The Institute has expanded its academic and research ecosystem through the establishment of new departments, cutting-edge research centres, innovative academic programs, and a rapidly growing international and industry engagement portfolio.

The 12th Convocation marks another significant milestone in IIT Jodhpur’s evolution as a globally respected institution committed to creating knowledge, fostering innovation, and contributing to the vision of a technologically empowered and self-reliant India. It celebrates not only the achievements of its graduating students but also the Institute’s continued pursuit of excellence in shaping future leaders, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Guests for Convocation Ceremony

Postgraduate Ceremony
Chief Guest

Dr. S. Somanath

Former Chairman,
ISRO

Guest of Honour

Sh. Neelkanth Mishra

Chairperson, UIDAI,
Gol

Undergraduate Ceremony
Chief Guest

Dr. Ajay Kumar

Chairman, UPSC,
Gol

Guest of Honour

Prof. Govindan Rangarajan

Director, IISc, Bengaluru

Program

Postgraduate Convocation Ceremony
Time Details
09:00 AM Invocation
09:03 AM Arrival of the Academic Procession
09:04 AM Vande Mataram
09:08 AM Declaration of the Convocation Open by the Chairman, BoG
09:09 AM Welcome Address and Institute Report by the Director
09:30 AM Convocation Address by the Chief Guest
Dr. Sreedhara Panicker Somanath (Former Chairman, ISRO)
10:00 AM Award of Degrees to Postgraduate Students
11:00 AM Signing of the Register of Degrees by the Chairman, BoG
11:01 AM Oath Taking by the Graduands
11:05 AM Distinguished Address by the Guest of Honour
Shri Neelkanth Mishra (Chairperson, UIDAI)
11:20 AM Presidential Address by the Chairman, BoG
11:30 AM Medals and Prize Distribution
11:45 AM Felicitation of the Guests
11:48 AM Declaration of Adjournment of Convocation by the Chairman, BoG
11:48 AM National Anthem
11:50 AM Departure of Academic Procession
11:55 AM Lunch
Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony
Time Program
2:00 PM Invocation
2:03 PM Arrival of the Academic Procession
2:04 PM Vande Mataram
2:08 PM Declaration of Resumption of Convocation by the Chairman, BoG
2:09 PM Welcome Address and Institute Report by the Director
2:30 PM Convocation Address by the Chief Guest
Dr. Ajay Kumar (Chairman, Union Public Service Commission)
3:00 PM Award of Degrees to Undergraduate Students
3:55 PM Signing of the Register of Degrees by the Chairman, BoG
3:56 PM Oath Taking by the Graduands
4:00 PM Distinguished Address by the Guest of Honour
Prof. Govindan Rangarajan (Director, IISc, Bengaluru)
4:15 PM Presidential Address by the Chairman, BoG
4:25 PM Medals and Prize Distribution
4:40 PM Felicitation of the Guests
4:43 PM Declaration of the Closure of Convocation by the Chairman, BoG
4:43 PM National Anthem
4:45 PM Departure of Academic Procession
7:30 PM Dinner (Chanakya Lawn)

Contact

Gaurav Nigam

Assistant Registrar (Academics)

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur

Location: NH 62 Nagaur Road, Karwar 342030, Jodhpur District

eMail: convocation[at]iitj[dot]ac[dot]in

Phone: 0291 280 1138

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