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IIM Sambalpur’s 9th convocation witnesses 60 per cent female graduates

Of the graduating students, 60 per cent are female students, IIM Sambalpur said.

IIM Sambalpur's 9th convocation(Handout)

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Updated on Apr 19, 2025 07:08 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

I was axed for holding JU convocation, campus unrest provided an excuse: Ex-VC Bhaskar Gupta

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Published on Apr 02, 2025 04:19 PM IST

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Mumbai college student takes off convocation gown, strikes SRK signature pose

A Mumbai man’s SRK tribute at convocation went viral as he removed his gown, revealed a T-shirt with SRK’s dialogue, and struck the star’s iconic pose.

A student shocked his principal by revealing an SRK-themed T-shirt at his convocation, striking SRK’s iconic pose. (Instagram/flyingnitinn)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 04:56 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

FORE School of Management confers diplomas to 370 students 29th convocation day

FORE School of Management hosted the 29th Convocation Ceremony wherein 370 students were conferred diplomas.

FORE School of Management hosted its 29th Convocation Ceremony on January 18, 2025.

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Published on Jan 19, 2025 08:20 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Punjab: 1,293 of Jalandhar NIT get degrees

The governor also laid the foundation stone for the electrical engineering block of the institute, funded through Higher Education Financing Agency with ₹240 crore. He asked students to work harder and achieve greater heights.

Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria (left) hands over degree to a student at the 20th convocation of Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, on Saturday. (HT photo)

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Updated on Nov 17, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Purpose of edu to bring change in society: Guv

Speaking at the 90th convocation of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University of Agra, Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel said education should not be limited to attaining degrees and medals but should have broader perspective of bringing change in society.

Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel awarding degree to a student. (HT)

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Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

IMT Ghaziabad hosts convocation ceremony for Class of 2024

IIT Mandi said it has witnessed an increase in the proportion of graduating female students, from 23.36% in 2023 to 27.20% in 2024.

IIT Mandi celebrated its 12th Convocation Ceremony wherein as many as 636 graduates received degrees. (HT file image)

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Published on Sep 28, 2024 03:19 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology to hold 20th convocation, 1,670 degrees to be awarded

A total of 1,670 degrees will be awarded during the convocation, including 985 BTech, 414 MTech, 104 MCA, 29 MBA, 27 MSc, and 111 PhD degrees.

MNNIT officials led by director Prof RS Verma (centre) addressing media persons on Friday. (HT)

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Published on Aug 16, 2024 07:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

AKTU honours student start-ups set to make a difference

While some are trying to cater for a human cause, others are working towards environment conservation.

Governor Anandiben Patel and minister Ashish Patel with medal winners, at the 22nd convocation ceremony of AKTU in Lucknow, on Tuesday. (Deepak Gupta)

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByGodhooli Sharma, Lucknow

2656 graduates receive degrees and diplomas at the 55th IIT Delhi convocation

Hari S. Bhartia, Founder and Co-Chairman of Jubilant Bhartia Group, and an alumnus of the 1979 batch (B.Tech. Chemical Engineering) was the Chief Guest.

Out of the total students who graduated, 25% are women. 481 PhD graduates were awarded degrees, a 35% increase from the previous year. (Agency File Photo)

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Published on Aug 11, 2024 06:51 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi

IIT Guwahati organizes 26th convocation, over 2100 degrees awarded

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati celebrated its 26th Convocation Ceremony, and awarded degrees to a total of 2150 students.

IIT Guwahati observed its 26th convocation ceremony on July 14. Over 2100 degrees were awarded during the event. (File image)

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Published on Jul 14, 2024 08:00 PM IST

ANI | , Guwahati

IIT Kanpur awards degrees to 2,332 graduates at convocation

IIT Kanpur celebrated its 57th convocation, conferring degrees on 2,332 graduates. Prof Jayathi Y. Murthy was the chief guest. Awards were presented to outstanding performers.

The convocation ceremony was held on Saturday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 30, 2024 05:36 AM IST

ByHT Lucknow, Lucknow

IIT Kanpur celebrates 57th convocation, awards degrees to 2,332 graduates

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) celebrated its 57th convocation, conferring degrees on 2,332 graduates across various disciplines.

According to a press release by IIT Kanpur, the event was conducted in two sessions with the main opening ceremony held in IITK’s regal Main Auditorium(Handout)

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Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:43 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi

291 awarded degrees at IISER Mohali convocation

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, an institute known for the use of AI in advancing scientific research, held its annual convocation ceremony on Wednesday

Newly minted graduates of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali, pose after their convocation ceremony. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

JIM Lucknow convocation: Students urged to contribute more to research, focus on future tech

347 students graduate from Jaipuria Institute of Management (JIM-L) with degrees in various programs. Chief guest Sudhanshu Trivedi emphasizes research and future technologies. Awards and alumni achievements celebrated.

Meritorious students pose with their awards at the JIM Lucknow convocation on Saturday. (sourced)

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Updated on Jun 15, 2024 10:20 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Ludhiana’s Jalnidh leads student procession at US varsity convocation

She did her schooling from Guru Nanak Public School and Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, and then moved to New Delhi for Bachelors in Economics from St Stephen’s College

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Published on May 17, 2024 10:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Youth important link to fulfil resolve of developed India: President Droupadi Murmu

The President conferred gold medals and degrees to 709 students during Central University of Himachal Pradesh’s convocation

President Droupadi Murmu awarding the degree to a student during the Central University of Himachal Pradesh’s convocation in Dharamshala. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 07, 2024 09:56 AM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

GNDU’s 49th annual convocation: Punjab governor awards 370 degrees, 171 medals

Honoris Causa degrees conferred on noted poet-lyrist Gulzar and former dept of hepatology head at PGMIER Prof Yogesh

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit awarding degree to a student in presence of V-C Jaspal Singh Sandhu (R) during 49th annual convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Updated on Apr 07, 2024 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

278 students awarded degrees at convocation of National Dairy Research Institute

Dr Dheer Singh said NDRI is using advanced cutting-edge technologies for the multiplication of elite germplasm to produce superior breeds of cattle and buffaloes

The ceremony held at Dr D Sundanaresan Auditorium was attended by Dr Dheer Singh, director of the institute. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Panjab University’s alumni network underperforming, says Vice-President

I urge alumni to come forward and give liberally both their time and money, said the Vice-President, adding that currently donations by them were not even a fraction of their potential and on a bad trajectory

Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar during 71st annual convocation of Panjab University in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Updated on Mar 08, 2024 06:37 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Purohit confers degrees on 250 graduates at Ludhiana vet varsity

A total of six gold medals and 63 merit certificates were awarded to students for excelling at various levels in the varsity; Purohit congratulated the students on receiving their degrees after completing the rigorous academic and research programmes

Students in a jubilant mood after receiving degrees during the convocation of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2024 06:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

PU shifts convocation to evening to match V-P Dhankhar’s schedule

As per a senior PU official, the convocation is usually held in the morning but it is being rescheduled to match the schedule of PU chancellor and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

The rehearsal for Panjab University’s convocation will be held on Wednesday at 10.00 am. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 04, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 191 GRIID students awarded degrees, 21 receive gold medals

As many as 191 students, of batches from 2002 to 2023, were awarded diploma and degree certificates in this ceremony

UT adviser Rajeev Verma awarding a degree to a Government Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities students in Chandigarh. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 03, 2024 05:07 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

11th LPU convocation: Take pride in India’s potential to bring peace in world: Ex-Oz PM Abbott to students

Recognising the enormous potential of India, he has consistently valued the country and its cause, advocating for India’s liberal democratic leadership on a global scale.

Australian former prime minister Tony Abbott being and LPU chancellor Ashok Kumar Mittal during the 11th annual convocation, at the Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, Sunday. (HT photo)

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Updated on Feb 26, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Over 100k get degrees at 100th DU convocation

Delhi University's 100th convocation saw 138,020 students receive degrees with enhanced security features. Vice President Dhankhar emphasized lifelong learning.

The degrees were digital, not physical, and were transferred online to students, the same as last year, according to a DU official. (Arvind/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 25, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

NIT Rourkela conducts its 21st convocation, 1988 students graduate

According to a press release by NIT Rourkela, 457 female & 1531 male students graduated from the institute during the convocation ceremony.

According to NIT Rourkela, this year among the students who graduated it was observed that there was a rise in the number of female students who graduated from various streams. (Handout)

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Published on Jan 20, 2024 04:47 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Rajnath Singh to attend 21st convocation of Tezpur University in Assam today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that he is scheduled to visit Assam's Tezpur district on Sunday.

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Published on Dec 31, 2023 08:07 AM IST

ANI |

Haryana: Dhankhar awards 1,200 PhD degrees at MDU

As many as 740 women scholars received the doctoral degrees, showcasing the progress of women in every field

Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar awarding a degree to a scholar at MDU convocation ceremony at Rohtak . (HT)

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Updated on Dec 27, 2023 07:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

AKTU Convocation: Low-cost stairlift for physically challenged earns Best Social Impact Startup Award

Aradhana Kanojiya, a third-year student at the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow, and her team bagged the Best Woman-Led Student Startup Award.

AKTU convcation was held on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 26, 2023 07:16 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

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Of the graduating students, 60 per cent are female students, IIM Sambalpur said.

I was axed for holding JU convocation, campus unrest provided an excuse: Ex-VC Bhaskar Gupta

A Mumbai man’s SRK tribute at convocation went viral as he removed his gown, revealed a T-shirt with SRK’s dialogue, and struck the star’s iconic pose.

FORE School of Management hosted the 29th Convocation Ceremony wherein 370 students were conferred diplomas.

The governor also laid the foundation stone for the electrical engineering block of the institute, funded through Higher Education Financing Agency with ₹240 crore. He asked students to work harder and achieve greater heights.

Speaking at the 90th convocation of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University of Agra, Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel said education should not be limited to attaining degrees and medals but should have broader perspective of bringing change in society.

More than 670 graduates from the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs, PGDM ExP, and PGDM Part-Time programs were conferred certificates.

IIT Mandi said it has witnessed an increase in the proportion of graduating female students, from 23.36% in 2023 to 27.20% in 2024.

A total of 1,670 degrees will be awarded during the convocation, including 985 BTech, 414 MTech, 104 MCA, 29 MBA, 27 MSc, and 111 PhD degrees.

While some are trying to cater for a human cause, others are working towards environment conservation.

Hari S. Bhartia, Founder and Co-Chairman of Jubilant Bhartia Group, and an alumnus of the 1979 batch (B.Tech. Chemical Engineering) was the Chief Guest.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati celebrated its 26th Convocation Ceremony, and awarded degrees to a total of 2150 students.

IIT Kanpur celebrated its 57th convocation, conferring degrees on 2,332 graduates. Prof Jayathi Y. Murthy was the chief guest. Awards were presented to outstanding performers.

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) celebrated its 57th convocation, conferring degrees on 2,332 graduates across various disciplines.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, an institute known for the use of AI in advancing scientific research, held its annual convocation ceremony on Wednesday

347 students graduate from Jaipuria Institute of Management (JIM-L) with degrees in various programs. Chief guest Sudhanshu Trivedi emphasizes research and future technologies. Awards and alumni achievements celebrated.

She did her schooling from Guru Nanak Public School and Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, and then moved to New Delhi for Bachelors in Economics from St Stephen’s College

The President conferred gold medals and degrees to 709 students during Central University of Himachal Pradesh’s convocation

Honoris Causa degrees conferred on noted poet-lyrist Gulzar and former dept of hepatology head at PGMIER Prof Yogesh

Dr Dheer Singh said NDRI is using advanced cutting-edge technologies for the multiplication of elite germplasm to produce superior breeds of cattle and buffaloes

I urge alumni to come forward and give liberally both their time and money, said the Vice-President, adding that currently donations by them were not even a fraction of their potential and on a bad trajectory

A total of six gold medals and 63 merit certificates were awarded to students for excelling at various levels in the varsity; Purohit congratulated the students on receiving their degrees after completing the rigorous academic and research programmes

As per a senior PU official, the convocation is usually held in the morning but it is being rescheduled to match the schedule of PU chancellor and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

As many as 191 students, of batches from 2002 to 2023, were awarded diploma and degree certificates in this ceremony

Recognising the enormous potential of India, he has consistently valued the country and its cause, advocating for India’s liberal democratic leadership on a global scale.

Delhi University's 100th convocation saw 138,020 students receive degrees with enhanced security features. Vice President Dhankhar emphasized lifelong learning.

According to a press release by NIT Rourkela, 457 female & 1531 male students graduated from the institute during the convocation ceremony.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that he is scheduled to visit Assam's Tezpur district on Sunday.

As many as 740 women scholars received the doctoral degrees, showcasing the progress of women in every field

Aradhana Kanojiya, a third-year student at the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow, and her team bagged the Best Woman-Led Student Startup Award.

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