As many as 32,051 students were conferred degrees on the eighth convocation of the Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), here on Friday.
Three students were conferred doctorate degree in engineering while honorary DSc degrees were given to Padmashree Shyam Pitroda and Girish Saini.
As many as 24 students were awarded gold medals for topping in their branches.
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Sahani, who is Director General of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), appealed the students to use knowledge for the betterment of society.
Chancellor of the university Odisha Governor SC Jamir, besides congratulating the students, appealed them to be good human beings.
Vice Chancellor BPUT Shyam Sundar Pattnaik gave details about the activities of the university. He also highlighted the changes brought in by the BPUT managements like equipping demand driven curricula, transparent examination system, focus on research and development and consultancy etc. Three special medals were presented to overall toppers of BTech, B Pharma and
M Tech courses.