Historic milestones and memorable celebrations
The Class of 1990 gathered at IIT Kanpur, started with warm hugs and went on picking up conversations like no time had passed. Lunch turned into laughter and campus visit brought back memories of the good old days, simultaneously revealing new landmarks and bold new dreams.
Fifty years later, familiar footsteps returned unhurried, full of stories, and rich with memories. The 76ers came back to campus and picked up right where they had left off. It was a return to where it all began, and where it still felt like home.
The Class of 2011 returned to IIT Kanpur for their 15th Year Reunion, and the campus instantly slipped into a familiar rhythm. Old alleys became storybooks, favourite corners echoed with laughter, and friendships fell back into place as if no time had passed at all. Families joined the walks, memories came rushing back, and the joy felt effortless and electric.
The Class of 2000 marked its 25th year return for their Silver Jubilee Reunion, with familiar smiles, unhurried conversations, and campus walks that felt instantly timeless. Department visits turned into moments of reflection, while friendly faces made every pause feel like a continuation rather than a return. During their Silver Jubilee Reunion, the Class of 2000 announced a remarkable, ₹100 Crore pledge to their alma mater marking the highest-ever contribution by a single graduating batch across academic institutions in India.
The 35th Reunion of the 1987 Batch marked a meaningful return to campus, bringing together alumni to reconnect with shared roots and reaffirm their bond with IIT Kanpur. The two-day gathering featured thoughtful interactions with institute leadership, alumni reflections, and engagement with current students. A key milestone of the reunion was the inauguration of the Makerspace by the 1987 Batch, reflecting their commitment to nurturing innovation for future generations. Evenings unfolded in a spirit of celebration, with music, conversations, and moments of camaraderie.
The Ruby Jubilee Reunion of The Class of 1986 brought the batch together in thoughtful dialogue with the Institute’s leadership, reflecting on the road ahead while reaffirming their enduring bond with the alma mater. From meaningful conversations on campus to a moment of quiet gratitude by the banks of the Ganga, the reunion blended reflection with reverence. Department visits, a friendly cricket match, tributes to batchmates, relaxed sundowners, and a skit that revived old memories captured the true spirit of camaraderie that continues to define IIT Kanpur.
