At its first convocation after being upgraded from the Bengal Engineering Science and University (BESU) to IIEST status, the D Litt degree (honoris causa) was conferred upon him in recognition of his contribution to literature.
Ghosh, a well-known Bengali poet, academician and critic, has written works like 'Murkho Baro', 'Samajik Nyay', 'Chapa Srsti Karuna' among others.
He had won the Sahitya Academy Award in 1977.