Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology celebrates 70 years at convocation
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria presented PhD degrees and medals to scholars during the first day of the three-day event in Patiala.
The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) began its three-day Convocation 2026 in Patiala on Saturday, marking the 70th anniversary of the institute, according to the Daily Excelsior.
Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria attended the event as the chief guest. He awarded PhD degrees to doctoral scholars and presented medals to winners across all programmes.
The convocation will see 3,359 graduands receive their degrees. The first day of the ceremony was dedicated to doctoral degrees and medals.
During his address, Kataria said that the mind and education are the only tools to win any battle in life. He added that the value of an institution lies in preparing students to face challenges.
The institute also conferred the Distinguished Alumnus Award on Vinod K. Luthra, a founder of Barrington Residential from the Mechanical Engineering Class of 1966. Chancellor Dr.
R. R. Vederah and Vice Chancellor Prof.
Padmakumar Nair were also present.
Degrees for the remaining programmes will be conferred during sessions on November 3 and 4.