Shillong, Oct 31: Ahead of its 13th Convocation, NIT Meghalaya on Saturday showcased strong growth in placements and research from its permanent campus at Sohra.
Director Prof Pinakeshwar Mahanta said the institute will confer degrees on 321 students and present 15 academic medals at the convocation on November 4.
Dr Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and MD of Persistent Systems Ltd., will be the chief guest, while Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati will be the guest of honour.
Briefing media persons, Prof Bhabagre Sarma said 230 companies visited the campus this year and placement stands at 75 per cent.
He informed that the institute secured Rs 6.5 crore from external agencies besides funding from the Ministry of Electronics and IT, DRDO and private agencies for research.
Dean (Academics) Prof Anup Dandapat said local student enrollment has increased and schools are being invited to the campus to promote science awareness and career guidance.
