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The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) conducted its 25th Convocation Ceremony on July 11, 2026, awarding degrees to 526 students from undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes.

The event marked a significant milestone for the institute, which began its academic journey with its first convocation in 2002, when only 49 students graduated from a campus with 496 students and 16 faculty members. Over the years, IIIT Hyderabad has grown into a leading research-oriented institution with 2,524 students, 114 faculty members, and an alumni base of more than 8,200 graduates.

The convocation highlighted the institute’s progress in areas including research, innovation, academic development, and industry collaboration.

Students Honoured for Academic and Overall Excellence

Several students were recognised for their exceptional achievements during the ceremony.

• Maddireddy Kritin, a B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering, received the IIIT Hyderabad Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance.

• Abhinav Digambar Raundhal, also from the B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering programme, was awarded the Best All-rounder Award for his accomplishments in academics, extracurricular activities, and contributions to the institute community.

Addressing the graduating students, Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director of IIIT Hyderabad, said that convocation marks both the completion of formal education and the beginning of a journey of continuous learning and meaningful contributions. He encouraged graduates to apply their technical expertise to solve important real-world problems.

The chief guest, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, congratulated the graduates and wished them success in their professional careers.

Programme-Wise Distribution of Graduating Students

The 2026 graduating batch included students from various academic programmes:

Research Growth, Placements and Academic Progress

During the academic year, 119 companies participated in the placement process, with 59 organisations extending job offers to students.

The institute also strengthened its academic team by adding five new regular faculty members, increasing the total faculty strength to 114, supported by adjunct faculty members and industry experts.

Since 2025, IIIT Hyderabad researchers have contributed significantly to academic and technological advancement, producing 371 scholarly publications and intellectual property outputs. These include:

• 22 patents

• 265 conference papers

• 101 journal articles

• 4 book chapters

• 1 authored book

The institute also received funding support for more than 55 faculty-led sponsored research projects. Several faculty members received research awards and grants from global technology companies, including Adobe, Google, Qualcomm, and Amazon Development Center.

Additionally, four postdoctoral fellowships were awarded through DST and ANRF programmes, while 22 externally funded competitive PhD fellowships supported doctoral researchers.

Executive Education and Alumni Initiatives

IIIT Hyderabad’s executive education programmes have trained over 4,500 professionals in the last eight years through hybrid learning models. The institute has successfully conducted programmes in emerging technology areas such as:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

• Software Engineering for Data Science

• Generative AI and Prompt Engineering

The institute’s alumni community has expanded to 8,242 members. Through its Alumni Fund, IIIT Hyderabad has provided financial assistance to more than 75 students under a pay-it-forward initiative.

Corporate partnerships have also contributed to student support initiatives. AT&T has committed Rs 7.2 crore since 2021 to assist students admitted through the Special Channel of Admission (SPEC), along with continued support from CGI.

With its continued focus on research, innovation, industry engagement, and academic excellence, IIIT Hyderabad continues to strengthen its position as a technology-focused higher education institution.

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