Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi on August 8, 2026, marking his physical presence at the event after previously attending virtually during the COVID pandemic. The Prime Minister shared multiple posts on social media platform X detailing his participation and addressing the graduating students. He expressed particular satisfaction at being physically present on campus, describing the emotional resonance of the ceremony and the vibrant, dream-filled atmosphere.
Modi reflected on the students' journey from orientation to convocation, noting the importance of hostel memories, friendships, and campus experiences that would remain with them for life. He urged graduates to cherish everyone who supported their journey, including friends, teachers, mentors, and support staff, while maintaining connection to their institution.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need to prepare for a world changing at an unprecedented pace, with technology transforming industries and professions. He encouraged students to view challenges as opportunities, stating that those with courage to find new solutions would succeed. Modi notably observed that while exams have a syllabus, life does not, describing life as "often completely out of syllabus."
He drew parallels between the freedom struggle of previous generations and the current responsibility of youth, highlighting their vital role in building economic and technological self-reliance, industrial strength, and a developed India (Viksit Bharat). The Prime Minister referenced young innovators claiming to be the first in their bloodline to build rockets, chips, and drones, indicating the expanding horizons of Indian youth.