BITS Pilani Convocation 2025: 1,706 Students Receive Degrees

BITS Pilani celebrated its 2025 Convocation, awarding degrees to 1,706 students from the Pilani campus in BE, MSc, ME, and PhD programs, with a total of 17,014 degrees awarded across all campuses, programs, and WILPs.

BITS Convocation 2025: BITS Pilani celebrated Convocation 2025 at its Pilani campus, marking a significant milestone in its illustrious history. A total of 1,706 degrees were awarded to students at the Pilani campus in Engineering, Masters, Mechanical Engineering, and PhD programs, contributing to an impressive total of 17,014 degrees awarded across all campuses, programs, and Work-Integrated Learning Programs (WILPs). This year's graduating cohort reflected BITS Pilani's strong commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence. A total of 4,563 women earned degrees across various programs, representing 26.8% of the total graduates. The institute also achieved a historic milestone by awarding 268 PhD degrees, the highest number in its history, with an impressive 46.3% of women among doctoral candidates. Additionally, 12,192 students graduated through Work-Integrated Learning Programs (WILP), underscoring BITS Pilani's leadership in delivering flexible, high-quality education to working professionals.

BITS Pilani recognized its top-performing students across all campuses. The Gold Medal was awarded to Kulkarni Dev Shree (Pilani Campus), Ashman Mehra (Goa Campus), Tarimala Vignesh Reddy and Siddharth Yayavaram (joint winners, Hyderabad Campus), and Riddhi Goswami (Dubai Campus). These outstanding students exemplify the academic rigor, dedication, and drive that characterize the BITS Pilani community.

The graduation ceremony was attended by Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chancellor of BITS Pilani; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India; and Professor V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani. Their presence underscored the institute's steadfast commitment to academic excellence, visionary leadership, and impactful social contributions.

Addressing the graduating class, Kumar Mangalam Birla said, “Education is not just a personal achievement; it is a responsibility. This graduation ceremony is more than just a milestone, as it represents the collective journey you have taken at BITS Pilani and the larger role you are prepared to play in building the future. The transformation we are undertaking—whether through new infrastructure, academic innovation, or global expansion—is inspired by the ambitions and achievements of students like you. BITS Pilani graduates possess not only technical skills but also the ability to shape discourse, solve critical challenges, and drive change with integrity. I urge each of you to lead with purpose and empathy.”

Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani, reflected on the achievements of the graduating class and the institution as a whole, stating, “Today we celebrate not only the culmination of their academic journey, but also the beginning of their impactful journey. Our graduates are entering a world that demands agility, empathy, and innovation.

Professor Sudhir Kumar Barai, Director of the BITS Pilani Campus, added: “I also take this opportunity to acknowledge the role of our extraordinary alumni network, which continues to be a source of mentorship, funding, and collaboration, helping to connect academia and industry in meaningful ways..”

Addressing the graduating students, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said, “As you leave this campus, remember that the true measure of your scientific and engineering achievements is not their complexity, but whether they bring justice, dignity, and opportunity to those who have long been marginalized. Those of us who develop technology now have a dual responsibility: to innovate boldly and to communicate clearly, so that every citizen can understand and contribute to shaping the tools that govern their lives. May empathy temper every algorithm, humility guide every discovery, and may the values of our Constitution light your path as you turn possibilities into the common good.”