NEW DELHI: The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) celebrated its 25th convocation on July 11, 2026, with 526 students graduating across undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. The ceremony marked another milestone in the institute’s journey, which began with its first convocation in 2002 when 49 students graduated from a campus comprising 496 students and 16 faculty members.Over the years, IIIT Hyderabad has expanded into a research-focused academic institution with 2,524 students, 114 faculty members and an alumni community of more than 8,200 graduates. The institute highlighted its growth in research, innovation and academic activities during the convocation ceremony.Students recognised for academic and overall achievementsMaddireddy 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 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, received the Best All-rounder Award for achievements in academics, extracurricular activities and service to the institute.Congratulating the graduating students, Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director of IIIT Hyderabad, said that convocation represents the completion of academic programmes and the beginning of continued learning and contribution. He encouraged graduates to use their technical knowledge and skills to address meaningful challenges.Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and chief guest at the ceremony, congratulated the graduating students and wished them success in their future careers.
IIIT Hyderabad completes 25 years with 526 graduates and research milestones at convocation
Programme-wise distribution of graduatesThe graduating batch included students from multiple academic programmes. The programme-wise details are as follows:
Research, placements and academic developmentsDuring the academic year, 119 companies registered for placements, with 59 companies making offers to students. The institute also added five new regular faculty members, taking its total faculty strength to 114, along with contributions from adjunct faculty and industry experts.Since 2025, IIIT Hyderabad researchers have produced 371 scholarly publications and intellectual property outputs, including 22 patents, 265 conference papers, 101 journal articles, four book chapters and one authored book.The institute also received support for more than 55 faculty-led sponsored research projects. Ten faculty members received research awards and unrestricted grants from organisations including Adobe, Google, Qualcomm and Amazon Development Center. Four postdoctoral fellowships were awarded through DST and ANRF, while 22 externally funded competitive Ph.D. fellowships supported doctoral scholars.Executive education and alumni supportIIIT Hyderabad’s executive education programmes have trained more than 4,500 professionals over the past eight years through hybrid learning formats. The institute has completed multiple batches in AI and ML, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies, Software Engineering for Data Science and Generative AI and Prompt Engineering programmes.The alumni network has grown to 8,242 graduates. Through its Alumni Fund, the institute has supported more than 75 students under a pay-it-forward model, while corporate partners have contributed towards student financial assistance. AT&T has committed Rs 7.2 crore since 2021 for students admitted through the Special Channel of Admission (SPEC), along with continued support from CGI.
