Udupi: Nitte (Deemed to be University) will hold its 16th annual convocation in three phases on November 6 and 7 at its Mangaluru and Nitte campuses. A total of 3,325 students from various disciplines will receive their degrees, while 57 gold medals and 159 certificates of merit will be presented to recognise academic excellence.
Announcing the details at a press conference on Wednesday, University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr M S Moodithaya said the ceremonies would bring together graduates from different academic programmes and institutions under the university.
The three ceremonies will be attended by distinguished academicians and public figures, who will address the graduating students and share their perspectives on education, professional development and future opportunities.
First convocation on November 6 in Deralakatte
The first convocation ceremony will be held at 10 am on November 6 at the university grounds in Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
Prof. Dr Vivek Lal, Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, will deliver the convocation address.
The ceremony will mark the graduation of students from various academic programmes offered at the Mangaluru campus. A total of 1,455 students from this campus are among those receiving degrees during the three-phase convocation.
Second ceremony at NMAMIT on November 7
The second convocation will take place at 10 am on November 7 at the Nitte off-campus centre of NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT).
Dr Prahlad Ramarao, Co-Chancellor of S-VYASA University, Bengaluru, and former Vice-Chancellor of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune, will attend as the chief guest.
The ceremony will recognise graduates from the academic programmes conducted at the Nitte campus and associated institutions.
Third convocation to honour PhD and postgraduate scholars
The third ceremony is scheduled for 4 pm on November 7 at the same NMAMIT off-campus centre.
Degrees will be conferred on PhD researchers, postgraduate students from NMAMIT and JKSHIM, and undergraduate students from Dr NSAM First Grade College and the Nitte Institute of Professional Education.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and former Chief Executive Officer of Prasar Bharati, will attend as the chief guest.
Vishal Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte University, will preside over all three ceremonies. Pro-Chancellor Prof. Dr M Shantharam Shetty will also be present, while Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr M S Moodithaya will deliver the welcome address.
3,325 students to graduate across disciplines
Providing details of the graduating batch, Prof. Dr Moodithaya said that 3,325 students from various disciplines would receive their degrees.
Of these, 1,455 students belong to the Mangaluru campus, while 1,870 are from the Nitte campus.
The graduating group includes students from engineering, medicine, pharmacy, management, computer applications and biological sciences, along with several other professional and academic disciplines.
The largest group comprises 1,148 BTech graduates. The other major categories include:
- Medical – 347 students
- Pharmacy – 220 students
- MCA – 181 students
- MBA – 180 students
- Biological sciences – 140 students
Students from dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, allied health sciences, journalism, architecture, speech and hearing, hospitality management, commerce and management, and other disciplines will also receive their degrees.
The diverse range of graduating programmes reflects the university’s academic presence across professional, technical, healthcare and management education.
57 gold medals and 159 merit certificates
Academic excellence will be recognised through the presentation of 57 gold medals and 159 certificates of merit.
Of the 57 gold medals, 39 will be Nitte University gold medals, while the remaining 18 will be endowment gold medals.
The awards will recognise students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance in their respective disciplines. The certificates of merit will also acknowledge achievements across the university’s various programmes.
The convocation will therefore be an important occasion not only for graduating students but also for their families, faculty members and the wider academic community.
University officials attend press conference
Several senior university officials were present at the press conference, including Registrar Dr Harsha Halahalli, Controller of Examinations Dr Prasad Shetty and Controller of Examinations for the Nitte Off-Campus Centre Dr K Subrahmanya Bhat.
Also present were Dean of the Engineering Division Dr Niranjan N Chiplunkar, Dean of the Business Administration Division Dr Sudheer M, Dean of Commerce, Management and Computer Applications Dr Veena Kumari B K, and NMAM Institute of Technology Public Relations Officer Krishnaraja Joisa A.
With 3,325 graduates, 57 gold medals and 159 merit certificates, the 16th annual convocation will mark a significant academic milestone for Nitte (Deemed to be University). The three ceremonies on November 6 and 7 will celebrate the achievements of students across its campuses and academic institutions as they prepare to take their next steps in their professional and academic journeys.