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A graduate bows to the dignitaries after receiving his degree

Administrators , Faculty , Institute Events

The sixth convocation of IIT Madras was held on 2nd August, 1969. The convocation took place at the Institute’s Open Air Theatre. A total of 470 degrees and diplomas (321 B. Tech., 76 M. Tech., 30 M. Sc., 19 Ph. D. and 24 D. I. I. T.) were granted at the event. The Director handed over the degrees to the students. During the convocation ceremony, apart from the conferment of degrees, it was customary for the Institute to bestow a few special prizes on a select few students. The prizes were handed over to the students by Mr. H. V. R. Iengar (Padma Vibhushan), the Chairman of the Board of Governors.

Collection:
Gourishankar Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0269/IMG_0194
Album ID:
Date:
2-8-1969
Place:
OAT
Event:
6th Convocation

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