IIT Mandi Awards Degrees to Record 321 B.Tech Students Among 643 Graduates
IIT Mandi held its 14th Convocation, awarding degrees to 643 students, including a record 321 B.Tech graduates, 259 postgraduates, and 63 Ph.D. scholars. Chief guest BK Goenka encouraged graduates to embrace originality and resilience amid technological change. Director Prof. Laxmidhar Behera highlighted the institute's research funding nearing Rs 100 crore and new academic programs, including pioneering B.Tech courses in Quantum Science and Engineering and Agricultural and Chemical Engineering with Data Analytics.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- theprint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a neutral perspective focused on academic achievements and institutional developments at IIT Mandi. They include statements from institutional leaders and the convocation chief guest without political framing or partisan commentary. The coverage emphasizes educational progress and innovation, reflecting institutional and expert viewpoints rather than political narratives.
The tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, highlighting milestones such as the largest B.Tech graduating batch, new academic programs, and significant research funding. Encouraging messages to graduates about adapting to technological change contribute to an optimistic sentiment, with no critical or negative elements present.
How 2 sources covered this story
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