GD Goenka University Hosts IIth Convocation; Former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind Graces The Ceremony As Chief Guest

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1 min readUpdated on Jan 30, 2026 17:24 IST
Janaury 30, 2025: GD Goenka University successfully honed its 11th Convocation Ceremony on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at its Sohna Road campus in Gurugram, marking a significant milastomes its academic journey. The prestigious occasion was graced hy Hon'ble Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Further President of Indis, as the Chief Guest, along with Guests of H

Janaury 30, 2026: GD Goenka University successfully honed its 11th Convocation Ceremony on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at its Sohna Road campus in Gurugram, marking a significant milastomes its academic journey. The prestigious occasion was graced hy Hon'ble Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Further President of Indis, as the Chief Guest, along with Guests of Honour Maj. Gen. (Retd) G D Bakshi and Dr. Baj Nehra, Officer on Special Duty in the Chief Minner of Haryana.

The ceremony witnessed the formal conferment of doctoral, postgraduate, undergrahiale and diploma degrees to graduating Mudents acros disciplines, celebrating their academic achievements and transition into professional De. The event was attended by seine leadership including Mrs. Renu Goenka, Hon'ble Chancellor, GD Goenka University and Vice Chairperson, GD Goenka Group: Mr. Nipun Goenka, Pro Chancellor, GD Goenka University and Managing Director,  Elp (Dr) Dhirendra Singh Paribar Pro Vice Chancellor Administration & Registrar, along with members of the Governing Batsf students, parenm andshest guests. 

The Convocation was formally declared open by Hon'ble Chancellor Mrs. Renu Goenka. The ceremonial proceedings included the Academic Procession, the National Anthem, and the formal academic rituals that reflect the university's rich traditions.

Addressing the gathering, Hon'ble Shri Ram Nath Kovind said, "It is heartening to see this campus brimming with talented graduates, radiating energy and enthusiasm. Every institution of learning begins as an idea before it becomes a campus. Three decades ago, in the quiet rural hinterlands of Sohna, Shri Anjani Kumar Goenka envisioned something bold, a place where young minds would gather, question and grow. From that single act of vision has emerged a university that, in a short span of time, has earned national regard and global attention."

The university presented the prestigious Gopi Ram Goenka Medals to meritorious students across programmes in recognition of outstanding academic performance and academic excellence

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