Convocation ceremony held at Pearl Academy of Fashion, Jaipur

Padma Bhushan Shri D.R. Mehta, IAS (Retd.) (Ex-Chairman, SEBI) confers Diplomas to 83 students

Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF) Jaipur, India's leading Fashion and Design Institute known for its internationally benchmarked quality of education, hosted Convocation 2011 for its graduating batch. The Convocation ceremony conferred Diplomas/Certificates to the graduates of Academic Year 2010-11 for PG Diploma in Fashion Design (FD), BA (H) Degree in Fashion Design (FD) and BA (H) Degree in Jewellery Design (JD) Programmes.

The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Padam Bhushan Shri D.R. Mehta, IAS (Retd.) (Ex-Chairman, SEBI) as the Chief Guest. Mr Deepak Seth Chairman, House of Pearl Fashions Ltd., Dr AKG Nair, Group Director, Pearl Academy of Fashion, Mr Arindam Das, Director, Pearl Academy of Fashion, Jaipur and Mr Rajesh Palayil, COO, Group, Pearl Academy of Fashion, were also present at the occasion.

Addressing the students at the Convocation, Dr AKG Nair, Group Director Pearl Academy of Fashion said, "Pearl Academy of Fashion is proud of its alumni who have made an indelible mark in the fashion industry through their contributions and achievements. I have immense confidence and faith that the outgoing batch will carry forth this tradition by using their innovativeness, setting their goals on becoming gen next entrepreneur and contributing to the progress of the nation. I, on behalf of Pearl Academy of Fashion, congratulate all our graduates on the new beginning and wish them continued success. We assure to provide support from our end in their future endeavors.‘'

In his welcome address, Mr Arindam Das, Director Pearl Academy of Fashion, Jaipur said "The high rank that PAF occupies among fashion & design schools is not merely an indicator of its consistent performance and track-record, but it also indicates the deep and constant commitment to improvise the institute's organizational practices and contribution to the fashion and design fraternity."

Convocation 2011 ended on a high note with students throwing their graduation caps in the air, beaming eyes looking forward to yet another challenging phase of their lives and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow students & faculty members.