UPES Honours Academic Excellence at 24th Convocation, Welcomes Uttarakhand CM Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami
Delhi : The 24th Convocation of UPES, a multidisciplinary, AI-First university in Dehradun, commenced today. Marking the university’s biggest-ever convocation, a total of 4,795 students are graduating this year, including 3,806 students from regular programs and 989 from UPES Online. The convocation will span six days, from 22 to 27 October, with 12 sessions dedicated to students from UPES’s seven schools and UPES Online, providing an exclusive platform to honour graduates from different disciplines. Degrees will be conferred upon graduating students, while meritorious students from across the university will receive medals in recognition of their academic achievements.
The celebrations began with the inaugural ceremony featuring the conferment of PhD degrees on research scholars from all schools, followed by the convocation of UPES Online. The ceremony was graced by Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, as the Chief Guest, and Dr Durgesh Pant, Director General, Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), as the Special Guest. The ceremony also featured the presentation of the University’s Annual Report 2025–26 by Dr Sunil Rai, Vice Chancellor, UPES, and the presentation of medals recognising academic excellence.
Sharing his comments during the proceedings, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “The true success of any university cannot be measured only by its infrastructure or campus; rather, its identity lies in the students it has inspired and how many talented graduates have emerged from there. I take pride in saying that UPES has established a strong identity for itself in the field of higher education, research, skill development, and in preparing outstanding talent according to the needs of industry. UPES is an important pillar of Uttarakhand’s education system. I am confident that in the coming days, UPES and its students will continue to move forward on the path of excellence and will carry the name of Uttarakhand forward not only in India but across the world as well.”
Speaking on the inaugural day of the 24th Convocation, Dr Sunil Rai, Vice Chancellor, UPES, remarked, “Today, we celebrate not just academic achievements, but the perseverance, curiosity and ambition that have brought our graduates to this important milestone. As the world undergoes rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, the true value of education lies in the ability to adapt, innovate and create meaningful impact. At UPES, our focus has been on nurturing future-ready professionals through industry-aligned learning, research, innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset. I am confident that the Class of 2026 will carry forward this spirit, combining knowledge with purpose, integrity and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world.”
The inaugural day also witnessed the convocation ceremony of the School of Computer Science (SoCS), where graduating students from B.Sc., BCA, MCA and M.Tech programs received their degrees. The ceremony was graced by Shri Pradeep Batra, Hon’ble Minister, Government of Uttarakhand, as the Chief Guest, and Mr Harsh Mathur, Founder and CTO, Upswing Cognitive Hospitality Solutions, as the Special Guest. Meritorious students were also recognised with medals for their academic achievements.
Over 23 and 24 October, the School of Computer Science will continue its convocation ceremonies across different programs, welcoming Shri Saurabh Bahuguna Ji, Hon’ble Minister, Govt of Uttarakhand, Mr Mohan Babu Nellore, Director of Engineering, LinkedIn; Dr Arijit Roy, Group Director, IIRS (ISRO); and Dr Dharmendra Singh Yadav, Deputy Director General, National Informatics Centre (NIC), as Chief Guests across the sessions of the school. The ceremonies will also feature senior representatives from Salesforce, EY India, Lenovo, MGGames and other organisations. The School of Law (SOL) will hold its convocation on 24 October, with Dr Dhan Singh Rawat, Hon’ble Minister, Government of Uttarakhand, attending as the Chief Guest.
On 25 October, the School of Business (SoB) will host separate ceremonies for postgraduate and undergraduate students with Mr. Kumar Nitesh, CEO, AJIO Business & Trends Footwear and Shri Subodh Uniyal, Hon’ble Minister, Government of Uttarakhand, as the respective Chief Guests. The celebrations will continue on 26 October with the School of Health Sciences and Technology (SoHST) and the School of Design (SoD). The SoHST ceremony will feature Dr D Srinivasa Reddy, Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, as the Chief Guest, alongside a recorded address by Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The School of Design ceremony will welcome distinguished representatives from the design industry with Mr Sanjeev Chopra, IAS (Retd) & Former Director, LBSNAA, Mussoorie as the Chief Guest.
The six-day celebration will conclude on 27 October with the convocation ceremonies of the School of Advanced Engineering (SoAE) and the School of Liberal Studies and Humanities (SoLSH). The ceremonies will be graced by Mr Rohan M Ganapathy, CEO and CTO, Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., and Mr Rohit Vishwakarma, Managing Editor, NDTV, as the respective Chief Guests. Throughout the convocation, distinguished leaders from government, industry, academia and research organisations will join UPES in celebrating the achievements of its graduating students.
Through the six-day celebration, UPES reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence, industry collaboration, innovation and student success, preparing its graduates to contribute meaningfully to society and the evolving global economy.
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