IIM Ahmedabad 61st convocation: 629 degrees conferred
Last updated: Mar 30, 2026
IIM Ahmedabad 61st convocation at Louis Kahn Plaza conferred 629 degrees to graduating students. The ceremony included doctoral scholars, two‑year and one‑year MBA graduates, and the inauguration of a new School of AI.
IIM Ahmedabad 61st convocation — degrees awarded and gold medals
The institute awarded degrees across flagship programmes: 20 PhD graduates, 408 MBA‑PGP two‑year graduates, 45 MBA‑FABM graduates, and 156 MBA‑PGPX one‑year graduates. Five students received gold medals for outstanding performance.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total degrees awarded | 629 |
| Doctoral (PhD) | 20 |
| MBA‑PGP (2‑year) | 408 |
| MBA‑FABM | 45 |
| MBA‑PGPX (1‑year) | 156 |
| Gold medalists | 5 |
The gold medal winners were Viraj Modi, Akshit Mittal, Devavrat Wagle (all from MBA‑PGP), Jagrati Goyal (MBA‑FABM), and Harsh Modi (MBA‑PGPX).
IIM Ahmedabad 61st convocation — leadership, School of AI and addresses
Chandrika Tandon, an IIMA alumna from the Class of 1975 , was the convocation chief guest. Director Bharat Bhasker delivered the leadership address and highlighted recent institutional milestones, including centres of excellence at the Dubai campus and the newly inaugurated Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence.
The Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence (School of AI) was formally opened during the event. The institute described this as a step to expand its AI research and teaching capacity.
Placements: MBA‑PGP Class of 2026
IIMA announced that the MBA‑PGP Class of 2026 achieved 100% placement in the final placement process. The placement covered 26 cohorts and saw participation from consulting, finance, and technology firms. Students submitted over 150 'dream' applications during the process.
Details such as salary figures, company names, or domestic versus international placement breakdown were not released with the convocation report.
FAQs
How many degrees were awarded at IIMA 61st convocation?
629 degrees were conferred.
Who were the gold medalists?
Viraj Modi, Akshit Mittal, Devavrat Wagle, Jagrati Goyal, and Harsh Modi.
Who was the convocation chief guest?
Chandrika Tandon, IIMA alumna (Class of 1975).
What placement outcome was announced?
MBA‑PGP Class of 2026 achieved 100% placement.
What new academic unit was inaugurated?
The Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence was inaugurated.
Where was the convocation held?
The ceremony took place at Louis Kahn Plaza on the IIMA campus.
Who delivered the director's address?
Professor Bharat Bhasker delivered the director's address.