BITS Pilani’s Goa Campus Confers Degrees on 1,109 Graduates at Convocation 2026

August 10, 2026 /Posted byBandy EW / 0

BITS Pilani’s K K Birla Goa Campus saw 1,109 students graduate at its Convocation 2026, marking another milestone in the Institute’s journey.

Rakesh Kumar Verma, co-founder and chairman and managing director MapmyIndia, a distinguished alumnus of BITS Pilani, was the chief guest at the event.

The graduating cohort comprised 674 First Degree, 257 Dual Degree, 121 Higher Degree (M.E.), and 57 PhD students. Addressing the graduating students, Prof V Ramgopal Rao, group vice chancellor, BITS Pilani, said, “As our graduates begin their next chapter, I hope they carry forward the spirit of curiosity, integrity and excellence that defines BITS Pilani.”

BITSians have founded 140 deep-tech startups, more than alumni of any other Indian institution, ahead of IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi.

Recognising outstanding academic achievement, Shamit Khetan was awarded the gold medal, Vrishti Deepak Godhwani received the silver medal, and Aditya Ashok Tailor was presented with the bronze medal among the First Degree graduates.

Among the higher degree programmes, Sumit Sakharam Ghodke and Rudraksh (Bhagwant Mukund Suryarao Sardesai) were jointly awarded the gold medal, while Vignesh A and Neelima M shared the silver medal.

Addressing the graduating class Verma, said, “In an age of artificial intelligence, use technology as a tool, but never lose sight of human judgment, and curiosity. Build your careers with humility and purpose, and remember that success is not only about what you achieve for yourself, but also about the value you create for others.”

The convocation also celebrated exceptional academic and research excellence through prestigious student awards. The Prof. Suman Kapur Memorial Best Ph.D. Thesis Award 2026 was conferred upon Dr. Madduri Madhuri; Prof. Raghurama Outstanding Student Award 2025–26 was presented to Aarya Ameet Agavekar, Himangi Aggarwal, and Shamit Khetan in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and overall contributions to the Institute.

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