Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director) presents a degree to a student

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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). Also seen seated on the dais is the chief guest, Mrs. Indira Gandhi (can be seen in between the graduate and the Director) and the Minister of Finance, Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (far right)

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