A student receives her degree from Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director)

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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, P.hD.- 45). In the image, a student is seen receiving her degree from Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai. Also seen in the image (right) is Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister)

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

11th Convocation

Photograph ID:

001/0032/IMG_0965_1

Album ID:

0032

Date:

1974-09-09

Place:

KV Ground