Convocation Report 2024

GD Goenka University, recognized by the UGC, and a member of prestigious institutions like the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the International Association of Universities (IAU), organized the 10th edition of its Annual Convocation on 22 November 2024.

The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including the Chief Guest, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Culture and Tourism and the Guest of Honour, General VK Singh (Retd.) Former Chief of the Army Staff and Former Minister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Ministry of Civil Aviation, who delivered inspiring addresses that ignited aspirations and celebrated excellence.

The Convocation was a grand affair and saw 1491 graduands being awarded, out of which 598 were graduates, 602 postgraduates, 52 Diploma, and 35 Ph.D. degrees in various disciplines The event also had a total of 99 awardees for the prestigious Gopi Ram Goenka medals which included 53 Gold Medalists, 34 silver medalists and 12 bronze medalists. The highlight of the day was the conferment of Honoris Causa on Shri. Nakul Anand, Former Executive Director ITC Limited, who shared profound insights from his distinguished career. The Chief Guest of the event was Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. The event saw the presence of senior management from GD Goenka Group gracing the occasion which included Hon’ble Chancellor Ms. Renu Goenka, Hon’ble Pro-Chancellor Shri Nipun Goenka, the Executive Director GD Goenka Group, Mrs. Radhika Goenka and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kim Menezes. Shri Gajendar Singh Shekhawat in his convocation address congratulated and inspired the graduating students reminiscing his own days as a young scholar and calling upon the transformative power of the youth. The Convocation was a grand success.