IIITDM-Kurnool awards degrees to 250 graduates
IIITDM-Kurnool held its eighth convocation, awarding degrees to 250 students across various academic programs. The institute highlighted a 77% placement rate for the 2025-26 season and the introduction of new interdisciplinary minor courses.
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The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Kurnool (IIITDM-K) celebrated its eighth convocation on Saturday, conferring degrees on 250 graduating students across undergraduate, postgraduate, dual-degree, and doctoral programmes.
Eminent classical musician and Mridangam maestro Padma Shri Yella Venkateswara Rao was the chief guest, while the convocation was presided over IIITDM-K Chairman of the Board of Governors N.V. Ramana Rao. Director B.S. Murty, presented the ‘Institute Report’ highlighting the institute’s academic, research, infrastructure, and placement achievements during the academic year 2025-26.
Mr. Yella Venkateswara Rao congratulated the graduates and urged them to pursue excellence with discipline, dedication, and perseverance. Drawing upon his distinguished musical career spanning more than six decades, he emphasised the importance of lifelong learning, humility, ethical conduct, and continuous self-improvement.
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