The former President administered an eight-point oath to the graduating students to bring about professional efficiency in their practical life and contribute significantly towards nation with their technological skills.
Kalam gave medals to outstanding NIT graduates in the function.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal made an appeal to the students to make contribution in environmental protection. He exhorted them to provide better know how in harnessing hydel potential of the hill state.
R P Chauhan, Chairman of governing body of NIT, and NIT Hamirpur Director I K Bhatt spoke on functioning of NITs in the country.