NIT Rourkela to confer 2,033 degrees; women make up only 25% of recipients
NIT Rourkela will conduct its 24th convocation on September 12, awarding 2,033 degrees across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Women account for only about a quarter of the graduates, highlighting a pronounced gender gap.
- ✓NIT Rourkela will conduct its 24th convocation on September 12, awarding 2,033 degrees across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
- ✓A total of 2,033 students will receive degrees, comprising 1,525 men and 508 women.
- ✓In the flagship B.Tech programme, 723 men and 188 women graduate, representing roughly 21 % female participation.
- ✓The MTech cohort includes 398 men and 116 women, while the M.Sc programme has 108 male and 74 female graduates.
The National Institute of Technology Rourkela announced that its 24th convocation will be held on September 12, with Abhay Karandikar, a member of NITI Aayog, presiding as chief guest. The ceremony will also feature S N Subrahmanyan, chairperson of the institute’s Board of Governors, and will see the distribution of 86 medals and awards for academic and co‑curricular excellence.
A total of 2,033 students will receive degrees, comprising 1,525 men and 508 women. In the flagship B.Tech programme, 723 men and 188 women graduate, representing roughly 21 % female participation. The MTech cohort includes 398 men and 116 women, while the M.Sc programme has 108 male and 74 female graduates. The PhD segment sees 115 men and 75 women, with women making up nearly 40 % of doctoral recipients. All degree certificates will be delivered through DigiLocker, and two Distinguished Alumnus Awards will be presented to Rajarshi Gupta of ONGC Videsh Limited and Gyana Ranjan Mohanty of Corrosion Protection Limited.
The data underscores a persistent gender disparity in engineering education, with men constituting three‑quarters of the overall graduating class. Stakeholders such as prospective students, faculty, and policymakers may view the figures as a call to strengthen gender‑inclusive initiatives at technical institutions. The convocation also serves as a platform to recognize scholarly and extracurricular achievements, reinforcing NIT Rourkela’s role in shaping the region’s skilled workforce.
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| Issuing Authority | Indian Express Education |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | OD State |
| Publication Date | 10 September 2026 |