GD Goenka University hosted 4th Convocation Ceremony on Wednesday at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath. The ceremonies were marked by the former President of Indian Pranab Mukherjee as chief guest, Renu Goenka, Chancellor, GD Goenka University, and Nipun Goenka, Managing Director, GD Goenka Group.

Addressing the students this occasion, former President Mukherjee congratulated the students on their achievement also advising them to hone the art of being a student for life and never cease to learn new concepts, technologies and ways of dealing with challenges.

He also appreciated the university for its commitments towards quality education and instilling innovative and entrepreneurial temperament among students to take the responsibility of national development.

A total of 421 students across 9 schools of specialisationsnamely Engineering, Management, Law, Humanities and Social Science, Hospitality, Communication, Education, Architecture and Planning and Fashion and Design were conferred undergraduate, postgraduate degrees and post graduate diplomas, during the ceremony. 24 meritorious students also received gold, silver and bronze medals for academic excellence. The University also conferred its first doctorate degree on the occasion.                    

Guest of Honor, Ghanshyam Tiwari in his address said, “Convocation is a special day. It’s a day to announce our aspirations to build a career for self and society. It’s a day to believe in your class. I am here to support and strengthen your self-belief. May you succeed by yourself and with one another.”

Presenting the annual report of the University Prof. (Dr.) SukuBhaskaran, President, GD Goenka University said, “Our University continues its commitment towards social transformation, by providing free higher education opportunities to deserving underprivileged students.