IIT Bombay holds virtual reality convocation amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay held its 58th convocation in virtual reality mode on Sunday.

The premier institute thought it best to arrange a convocation in VR for the graduating students as it did not wish to put their health at risk but at the same time, not deprive them of the sense of achievement and pride of graduating.

The personalized avatar of each graduate received the degree certificate from the customised avatar of the Director, Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri.

The convocation is normally a chance for students to socialise with their friends and faculty one last time.