Message from Director

Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao

Director, NIT Rourkela

I am extremely delighted that XX Convocation of NIT Rourkela is being organised live for a full-strength of graduating students’ of 2022 after almost two very unusual and difficult academic years due to covid pandemic. You belong to a special batch which was constrained to on-line classes for a substantial period of your program. I know it has been quite challenging in many ways. However, these unexpected circumstances gave you and all of us a new experience, direction, and opportunity to build strength and resilience. Through these difficult times you have learned to counter difficult situations and equip yourself with new skills of new technologies and innovations.

As you are all aware, NIT Rourkela has just completed 60 years of a glorious journey. With maturity, experience, quality manpower and state-of-the art infrastructure, you have been well trained through your august Institute to contribute immensely to the society and to your country in the best possible way in the field of your respective expertise for the benefit of the mankind. We are looking forward to your growth and achievements, making all of us and your Institute proud.

This is the occasion of a phase transformation from a student to a NIT Rourkela alumnus. I congratulate all the graduating students’ of 2022 batch and your parents and I also wish you success in the next steps of your career, whether it is in your first job, as an independent entrepreneur or higher studies.

I welcome all the parents of the graduating students, faculty and NITR community to join us in the XX Convocation of the Institute.