Archive · 2 Oct 2026
University of Hyderabad Honors 1,721 Graduates at 26th Convocation
The University of Hyderabad held a ceremony to celebrate its graduating students.
A total of 1,721 degrees were awarded, including 300 PhDs.
Students also received 178 medals for strong academic and other achievements.
The winners came from many parts of India.
Some students studied subjects such as animal biology, sociology, humanities and dance.
Former DRDO chairman Samir V. Kamat told graduates to keep learning and handle uncertainty.
University leaders asked them to be responsible, kind and useful to society.
The university also honored five young teachers and shared updates about its research and rankings.
The University of Hyderabad awarded 1,721 degrees, including 300 PhDs, at its 26th convocation.
A total of 178 medals were presented to students from across India, including Kerala, Bengal, Tripura and Rajasthan.
Former DRDO chairman Samir V. Kamat urged graduates to adapt, take calculated risks and continually develop their skills.
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chancellor Justice L. Narasimha Reddy called for humility, integrity, responsibility and social service.
The university announced five Chancellor’s Awards for young faculty members and reported major research and ranking updates.
- Who
- The University of Hyderabad’s graduating students, faculty and university leaders, along with former DRDO chairman Samir V. Kamat and Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
- What
- The university held its 26th convocation, awarding 1,721 degrees and 178 medals, and announcing five Chancellor’s Awards for young faculty members.
- When
- Thursday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar in Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To confer degrees and recognize student and faculty achievements while offering guidance to graduates.
- Degrees awarded
- 1,721, including 300 PhDs
- Medals awarded
- 178
- Convocation
- 26th University of Hyderabad convocation
- Venue
- Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar, Gachibowli
- Research projects
- 179 active projects worth more than ₹184 crore
- Faculty recognition
- 34 faculty members were identified among the world’s top 2% of cited researchers
- Faculty awards
- Five young faculty members received Chancellor’s Awards