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). In the image, a student receives his degree from the Director. Also seen in the background, seated on the dais and in discussion with one another, is Prof. S. Sampath (second from the right) and the Minister of Finance, Mr. V. R. Nedunchezhiyan

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

11th Convocation

Photograph ID:

001/0031/IMG_0927_1

Album ID:

0031

Date:

1974-09-09

Place:

KV Ground