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
Dr. S. Somanath
Former Chairman,
ISRO
Chief Guest
Sh. Neelkanth Mishra
Chairperson, UIDAI,
Gol
Guest of Honour
Undergraduate Ceremony
Dr. Ajay Kumar
Chairman, UPSC,
Gol
Chief Guest
Prof. Govindan Rangarajan
Director, IISc, Bengaluru
Guest of Honour
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) |



