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Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Choreo Nite is a prominent part of Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. It is one of the most awaited events during the festival, where students from various colleges from across the country come together to showcase their dance skills. The event features a mix of traditional and contemporary dance performances, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of Saarang.

Seated on the dais from the left: Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors), Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India), Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu) and Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister), Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (Minister of Finance). The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. The convocation commenced at 04:00 pm that day and a large audience was…

In the image, a student is seen receiving his prize from Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India). Also seen in the image: The Deputy Registrar Mr. Rajagopalan (behind the chief guest) and Prof. K. T. Chandy (reading out the names behind the microphone). The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises.The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. At the eleventh convocation a total of 551 students received their…

Seen standing to the right of the image is Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India). Also seen in the image, behind the chief guest, is Prof. K.A.V. Pandalai (Director, IITM).   The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. Unlike most of the previous convocation ceremonies which were held at the Open Air Theatre (OAT) of the Institute, this ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises, adjacent to the iconic campus landmark: the Gajendra Circle. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira…

Seated on the dais from the left: Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors), Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India), Mr. K. K. Sha (Governor of Tamil Nadu), Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister), Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (Minister of Finance). The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. The convocation commenced at 04:00 pm that day and a large audience was…

Seen standing on the dais is Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India). Also seen seated on the dais from the left: Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM), Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors), Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu) and Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister). The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. The convocation commenced at 04:00 pm that day and a large audience was present to witness the event.   

Seen in the image on the left is Mr. Iyer Chandrasekar Balakrishnan (B.Tech. Metallurgy), the recipient of the Governor's prize, poses for a photograph on the dais. The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. At the eleventh convocation a total of 551 students received their degrees (B.Tech.- 236, D.I.I.T.- 23, M.Tech.-182, M.Sc.- 39, M. S. – 26, Ph.D.- 45). Apart from the…

Seen standing in the image is Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors). Also seen on the dais from the left: Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India), Mr. K. K. Shah (Governor of Tamil Nadu), Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister), Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (Minister of Finance), Prof. S. Sampath (Electrical Engineering), Prof. G. S. Laddha (Director, A.C. College of Technology). The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises, adjacent…

Seen standing on the dais from the left: Mr. Rajagopalan (Deputy Registrar) and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM). The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. The convocation commenced at 04:00 pm that day and a large audience was present to witness the event. At the eleventh convocation a total of 551 students received their degrees (B.Tech.- 236, D.I.I.T.- 23, M.…

In the image, a student is seen receiving his prize from Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India). Also seen in the image: The Deputy Registrar Mr. Rajagopalan (behind the chief guest) and the Chairman, Board of Governors Prof. K. T. Chandy (reading out the names of the graduates). The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. At the eleventh convocation a total of 551…

Seen standing on the dais is Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors). Also seen on the dais from the right: Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister), Mr. K. K. Sha (Governor of Tamilnadu), Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India) and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM). The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. The ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises, adjacent to the iconic campus landmark: the Gajendra Circle. The convocation commenced at 04:00 pm that day and a…

The gentleman seen in the first row, third from right, is possibly Mr. M. Bhaktavatsalam (former Chief Minister). The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974 at the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. Mr. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors) presided over the event.