The vibrant campus of Presidency University in Bengaluru was filled with an air of pride and accomplishment on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The institution celebrated its eighth annual convocation, a landmark event that also coincided with its tenth anniversary since establishment. This dual celebration highlighted a decade of significant academic growth and transformative impact in the education sector.
A Grand Celebration of Academic Excellence
The convocation ceremony was a grand affair, bringing together students, proud parents, faculty members, and distinguished corporate partners from across India and abroad. The core of the celebration was the conferral of degrees to an impressive 4,953 students from the Class of 2025. The graduating cohort included:
- 3,686 undergraduate students
- 1,233 postgraduate students
- 34 PhD scholars
- 32 gold medal recipients who were honored for their exceptional academic performance.
The event served as a powerful testament to the university's expanding scale and its commitment to nurturing talent across diverse disciplines.
Inspiring Addresses from Distinguished Leaders
The ceremony gained immense prestige from the presence and speeches of notable figures from the education and edtech world. Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder and Chairman of the leading higher edtech platform Upgrad, delivered an inspiring address. He commended the university's lush green campus and its focus on holistic, multidisciplinary learning.
Speaking directly to the graduates, Screwvala encouraged them to "dare to dream" and to view setbacks as learning opportunities. He urged the youth to actively seize emerging opportunities and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, stepping forward as focused, purposeful leaders with a nation-first mindset.
Dilip Thakore, Publisher and Editor of EducationWorld, delivered the keynote address. He reflected on the dynamic global education landscape and the pivotal role of India's youth. Thakore applauded Presidency University's rapid rise in national rankings, stating, "Karnataka is proud to have universities like Presidency University, which has been leading in all rankings and creating a niche for itself by offering multiple disciplines in one composite campus."
Nostalgia and Vision for the Future
Adding an emotional layer to the proceedings, the former Founding Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Prof. Ramachandran, addressed the gathering. He reminisced about the university's early vision of making higher education accessible, aspirational, and transformative—a vision that has now fully blossomed. His message to students emphasized perseverance, asserting that relentless focus and determination can turn any dream into reality.
The convocation was presided over by the university's leadership, including Honourable Chancellor Dr. Nissar Ahmed, Vice Chancellor (In-charge) Dr. Thiruvengadam, Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Vidya Shetty, and Registrar Dr. Sameena Noor Ahmed Panali, who ceremoniously led the Convocation Procession. The collective efforts of the leadership and governing bodies were acknowledged for steering the university through a decade marked by academic innovation and infrastructural expansion.
The Eighth Annual Convocation was more than just a graduation ceremony; it was a reflection of a remarkable ten-year journey. As Presidency University, Bengaluru, steps into its next phase, it reaffirms its mission to develop skilled, responsible, and future-ready global leaders capable of making meaningful contributions to society and the world.
