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Seen to the left of the image is 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.Tech.-182, M.Sc.- 39, M. S. – 26, Ph.D.-…

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. In the image, Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India) delivers the convocation address. Seated on the dais, from left: Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors), Mr. K. K. Sha (Governor of Tamil Nadu) and Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister). Seated to the right of the chief speaker are Prof. G. S. Laddha (Director, A. C. College…

Seen in center of the image is Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India). 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 Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. The convocation commenced at 04:00 pm that day and a large audience was…

In the image a few of the dignitaries have been identified as the following: The gentleman at the far left of the image is Prof. R. G. Narayamurthy (Mechanical Engineering). The gentleman to the immediate left of the pole is Prof. M. V. C. Sastri (Chemistry). At the centre of the dais is the chief speaker, Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India). To the left of the chief guest is Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors) followed by Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM). To the right of the chief guest is Mr. K. K. Sha (Governor of Tamil Nadu), Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union…

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 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. After greeting the dignitaries upon her arrival at the…

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.  

Seen the image from the left is a prize recipient, Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India) and Mr. Rajagopalan (Deputy Registrar) who is seen behind the chief guest.   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).…

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. Sha (Governor of Tamil Nadu), Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister) and 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, adjacent to the iconic campus landmark: the Gajendra Circle. The convocation commenced at 04:00 pm that day…

Seen standing in the image is Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors). Seated on the dais, from left: Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director), Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Mr. K. K. Sha (Governor of Tamil Nadu), Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister), Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (Minister of Finance) and Prof. S. Sampath (Professor of the electrical engineering department).   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…

Seen in the image standing on the left is Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM). Also seen in the image (right) is Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister). 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…

Seen in the image from the left: Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India), Mr. K. K. Sha (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 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.   

In the image, the graduates take the Institute pledge, led by Mr. Gangan Prathap, winner of the President’s Prize. 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 degrees that were distributed at the ceremony,…

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. In the image, Mrs. Indira Gandhi signs the autograph book of the Institute. In the early years of the Institute an autograph book was maintained and the visiting VIPs were requested to sign it. This book can now be found at the Heritage Centre. Also seen on the dais is Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director) who is standing and Mr. K. K. Sha (…

Seen in the image from the left: Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India). Also seen in the image, seated in the second row, is Prof. M. V. C. Sastry (Chemistry). 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. …

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, P.hD.- 45). Apart from the degrees that were distributed at the ceremony, prizes were awarded to students for outstanding performances in academics. Mr. Gangan Prathap was awarded the President’s…