An integrated M.Tech. student at the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) has secured a record annual package of Rs 1.5 crore, the highest among the graduating Class of 2026. Two other students of the institute received offers worth Rs 1.3 crore each, with over 22 students securing annual packages above Rs 60 lakh.The placement results were announced as IIIT-Bangalore conferred degrees on 316 students during its 26th annual convocation on Saturday. The graduating batch comprises 95 students from the Integrated M.Tech. (B.Tech. + M.Tech.) program, 175 from M.Tech., 32 from MS from Research and 14 PhD scholars.Placement performance and academic resultsAccording to the institute, 27 students have received annual packages between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 60 lakh, while more than 110 students have secured offers exceeding Rs 20 lakh per annum.The convocation also marked a milestone in the institute’s academic journey with the graduation of its 100th PhD scholar, Dr. Vikas, a neurosurgeon from NIMHANS, who completed doctoral research in Computer Science and Engineering. The institute has also crossed the milestone of 5,000 alumni.Many students were recognized for academic excellence. Singuru Manognya received the Institute’s Gold Medal for M.Tech., while Subhajeet Lahiri was awarded the Institute’s Gold Medal for Integrated M.Tech. Siddharth Kothari and Yukta Arvind Rajapur were honored as the best male and female outgoing students, respectively.
Convocation IIIT-Bangalore
The director emphasizes innovation and researchAddressing the graduating students, IIIT-Bangalore Director Dr Debabrata Das said the Class of 2026 has distinguished itself in academia, research, innovation and entrepreneurship.“The graduating Class of 2026 has demonstrated exceptional talent, resilience and a spirit of innovation in academia, research, entrepreneurship, sports and the arts. As our graduates embark on their next journey, we encourage them to stay curious, embrace lifelong learning, and use technology with purpose and responsibility. is found not only in professional success, but also in creating a positive impact on society,” he said.Prof. Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, was the chief guest at the ceremony, while Dr. V. Veerappan, Co-founder and Chairman of Tessolve Semiconductor and Chairman of ELCITA, attended as the guest of honour. IIIT-Bangalore also highlighted its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiatives, stating that its DPI products are used in more than 40 countries, while the national mental health platform Tele-MANAS developed by the institute has handled more than 40 lakh calls.
