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VIT Chennai institutional events

Overview

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai held two major institutional events in August 2026.

On August 16, the institution conducted its 14th annual convocation, graduating 4,518 students from undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. During the ceremony, chief guest Dr. T. Ramasami highlighted Tamil Nadu’s leadership in research and development, while Chancellor G. Viswanathan discussed the necessity of expanding higher education rates in India.

On August 27, the university hosted its annual alumni meet. The event featured veteran cricketer VVS Laxman as the chief guest, who presented awards to five distinguished alumni for achievements in entrepreneurship, research, corporate careers, youth achievement, and social development. Chancellor G. Viswanathan and Vice-President GV Selvam also addressed the gathering, noting the role of alumni as global ambassadors for the institution.

Entities

Vellore Institute of Technology · VIT Chennai · VVS Laxman · T. Ramasami · Tamil Nadu

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

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    VIT Chennai honors five distinguished alumni at annual meet

    At the VIT Chennai annual alumni meet, cricketer VVS Laxman presented awards to five distinguished alumni and urged graduates to remain grateful to their teachers and educational institutions.

  2. 26 days ago

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    VIT Chennai holds 14th annual convocation for 4,518 graduates

    VIT Chennai held its 14th annual convocation, awarding degrees to 4,518 students. Speakers emphasized the importance of youth and the need to expand higher education in India.

Sources

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