The Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) in Patiala wrapped up its Convocation-2024, which took place from November 4 to November 6.
The Convocation witnessed the esteemed presence of Shri S. Krishnan, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, as the Guest of Honour.
A total of 2863 degrees were awarded to the students, which includes 2164 students from BE/BTech, 64 from BE-MBA, 123 from PhD, 141 from ME/MTech, 50 from M.Sc., 43 from MCA, 196 from MBA, 35 from MA (Psychology), 24 from BA/BBA/BSc and 23 from BA/BBA/BSc Hons.
Mr. Rajeev Ranjan Vederah, Chairman of the Board of Governors, highlighted the institute’s significant strides, stating, 'Thapar University stands at the forefront of innovation and opportunity, with a remarkable placement record of nearly 90% and partnerships with industry leaders like NVIDIA.
Professor Padmakumar Nair, Director of TIET congratulated the graduates and also presented the Annual Report, underscoring the institute’s key achievements over the year.
At the convocation, 40 students were honoured with medals/awards for their exceptional performance, notable awards include President’s Medal and Professor V. Rajaraman Computer Science & Engineering Award
TIET has recently partnered with NVIDIA with a MoU to establish the Thapar School of Advanced AI & Data Science (TSAAI), offering cutting-edge academic programs, research opportunities, and innovation projects, equipping students and faculty with vital AI knowledge and skills.
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) is one of India’s oldest and finest educational institutions; founded in 1956, it boasts a green campus spread over 250 acres.
TIET offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs aligned with global academic standards across engineering, basic sciences, humanities, management, and liberal arts and sciences.
TIET is ranked 29th among engineering institutions and 29th among all universities in India, according to the 2023 Rankings by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). It is accredited by NAAC and NBA (as per Washington Accord).