The GD Goenka University conferred doctoral, postgraduate, undergraduate and diploma degrees to graduating students across disciplines of the last academic session at its 11th Convocation Ceremony on January 20 hosted at its Sohna Road campus in Gurugram.
Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Former President of India, was the Chief Guest, along with Guests of Honour Maj. Gen. (Retd.) G D Bakshi and Dr. Raj Nehru, Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister of Haryana. The event was also attended by senior leadership including Renu Goenka, Chancellor, GD Goenka University and Vice Chairperson, GD Goenka Group; Nipun Goenka, Pro-Chancellor, and Managing Director, GD Goenka Group; Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Shenoy, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Dhirendra Singh Parihar along with members of the Governing Body, faculty, students, parents and other distinguished guests. The day also witnessed the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) upon Mr. Radha Krishna Kanodia for his exemplary contribution to spiritual literature, promotion of universal human values and preservation of India’s sacred knowledge traditions. The ceremony was further marked by the presentation of the prestigious LEED Platinum Certification.
Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Shenoy presented the annual report highlighting the university’s academic progress and commitment to excellence. Addressing the graduating students, he said, “Convocation marks a new beginning for our graduates as they step into a new world. I am sure they will lead with integrity and use their knowledge to create meaningful impact for society and for our nation.”
The university presented the prestigious Gopi Ram Goenka Medals to meritorious students across programmes in recognition of outstanding academic performance and academic excellence. A solemn pledge taken by the degree recipients reaffirmed their commitment to applying their knowledge responsibly and ethically in their future endeavours.
Addressing the gathering, Ram Nath Kovind said, “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.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nipun Goenka said, “The 11th Convocation is a testament to GD Goenka University’s continuous focus on building an institution that matches global benchmarks in higher education. Our emphasis has been on strengthening academic quality, infrastructure and industry integration to ensure students receive an education that is relevant to the future. This milestone reinforces our commitment to contributing meaningfully to India’s evolving knowledge economy.”
