December 28th,2006 marked the day in the history of Royal University of Bhutan(RUB) when fourty two graduates of College of Science and Technology (formely known as RBIT) were awarded the degree in Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

The first ever Convocation after the introduction of the University, was presided over by Honourable Vice Chancellor of the RUB as the chief guest. Other dignitaries like,Lam Neten, dasho Drungpa,Drangpon,Directors, and head of the institutes were also present during the celebration.

The Vice Chancellor has said that the awarding of the degrees to these fourty two graduates is a dream come true for His Majesty and RUB. He also added that the graduates deserve the degree certificate and it will open the door to the world.

The first batch of 18 indigenous engineers graduated on 30th June 2005 and second batch of 24 engineers gradated on 30th June 2006.

The convocation celebration was started with chipdrel ceremony and conlcuded by a cultural programme by the students.