Hanumakonda, Sept.19 : The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal commenced its two-day 24th Convocation Ceremony at the Ambedkar Learning Center on Saturday, September 19, 2026. On the first day of the event, 930 undergraduate students and 22 exit-degree students received their degrees. The second day, held on September 20, was dedicated to awarding degrees to postgraduate and doctoral scholars.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Santosh Kumar, Managing Director of Texas Instruments India, emphasized the importance of strong character over technical skills, stating that personal integrity forms the core foundation of a successful career. Guest of Honor Dr. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Chairperson of the Board of Governors, highlighted the evolving role of engineers in the Artificial Intelligence era. Meanwhile, NIT Warangal Director Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi presented the convocation report, encouraging graduates to learn continuously and serve humanity.
Prof. Subudhi shared key institutional highlights, revealing that the institute achieved a 93.94 percent placement rate for undergraduates, with a top domestic package of ₹1.27 crore. He also announced new academic programs in emerging fields like Quantum Technology, AI, and Electric Vehicles for the 2026-27 session. Additionally, honorary doctorate degrees were conferred upon Dr. P.K. Menon for his contributions to aerospace control technologies and Anand Ramamoorthy, MD of Micron India, for advancing the country’s semiconductor sector.
Top academic achiever Siddhi Barpute received the prestigious Director’s Gold Medal, alongside Department Gold Medals awarded across all B.Tech streams. The ceremony concluded with the official pledge taken by all graduating students and the traditional academic procession.
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