Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai presents a degree to a student

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Administrators , Faculty , Institute Events

Also seen seated on the dais in between the graduate and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM) is the chief guest, Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India). The Minister of Finance, Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan can be seen at the right end of the image.

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 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.Tech.-182, M.Sc.- 39, M. S. – 26, P.hD.- 45).

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

11th Convocation

Photograph ID:

001/0031/IMG_0911_1

Album ID:

0031

Date:

1974-09-09

Place:

KV Ground