IIT Patna to host its Second Convocation today

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna would host its second annual convocation today.  Hon’ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee would grace the event as Chief Guest.

The Convocation is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM at Rabindra Bhavan situated  near Beerchand Patel Path. The two-hour event would also be live webcast on the Internet.

Bihar governor D Y Patil and CM Nitish Kumar will be guests of honour on the occasion.

President would award, Gold medals to 2 Students, Silver Medal to 3,  while 89 students would be awarded  B. Tech degrees during the convocation. Mr. Mukherjee would also honor 3 PhD Candidates at the Convocation.

The first convocation for of IIT Patna was held on December 23, 2012 when Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was the Chief Guest.