IIT Palakkad convocation on July 18
IIT Palakkad will hold its eighth convocation ceremony on July 18, 2026, at its Kanjikode campus. Tessy Thomas, Director General of Aeronautical Systems at DRDO, will serve as the keynote speaker for the event, which will see 307 students graduate across various degree programs.
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This event highlights the academic progress and institutional growth of a premier Indian technical institute, reflecting the country's focus on engineering and research talent.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad will host its eighth convocation on its campus at Kanjikode on Saturday (July 18, 2026). Tessy Thomas, Director General (Aeronautical Systems), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), will deliver the convocation address. IIT Palakkad Director A. Seshadri Sekhar will present a report.
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