IIIT Kota celebrated its fifth convocation, where Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla unveiled plans to expand the institute's capacity from around 1,100 students to 25,000 in phases. The institute reported over 95% placements, a highest package of ₹56 lakh, awarded 203 degrees including its first two PhDs, and announced new AI, quantum computing and renewable energy programmes.

Kota: The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kota held its fifth convocation ceremony on Friday, during which plans were unveiled to significantly expand the institute's academic and infrastructure capabilities, with a long-term vision of accommodating up to 25,000 students.

Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota-Bundi MP Om Birla was chief guest at the convocation ceremony where 203 students were awarded various degrees, including two PhD.

Addressing the event, Birla said a meeting was recently held with the Union education minister to discuss the expansion of IIIT Kota, and a comprehensive roadmap has been prepared to transform the institute into a premier centre for research and advanced technology.

Birla said the institute would introduce new courses and curricula aligned with emerging global requirements and future technological demands, with special focus on artificial intelligence (AI). He noted that while the current student strength stands at around 1,100, plans are underway to increase it to 5,000 in the first phase and eventually develop infrastructure capable of supporting 25,000 students.