Archive · 13 Jan 2026
JNU Honors 467 PhD Graduates at Convocation
JNU had a big graduation ceremony on Monday.
They gave degrees to 467 PhD students, which includes 211 women and 256 men.
The Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, was the main guest.
He talked about how important learning is in India's history.
He mentioned old schools like Nalanda and Takshashila, and books like the Bhagavad Gita.
The Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, also spoke.
He said that graduates have a responsibility to help society.
The Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of JNU were also there.
The Chancellor is Kanwal Sibal, and the Vice Chancellor is Prof Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit.
JNU held its 9th convocation ceremony on Monday, awarding degrees to 467 PhD graduates, including 211 women and 256 men.
CP Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, was the chief guest and emphasized India's civilizational legacy in education.
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, delivered a speech highlighting the societal responsibility of graduates.
Kanwal Sibal, Chancellor of JNU, presided over the ceremony, and Prof Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, VC, delivered the welcome address.
The Vice-President cited ancient centres of learning like Nalanda and Takshashila, and classical texts like the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.
- Who
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) graduates, CP Radhakrishnan, Dharmendra Pradhan, Kanwal Sibal, Prof Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
- What
- 9th convocation ceremony awarding degrees to 467 PhD graduates
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Why
- To honor academic achievements and emphasize societal responsibility
- Event
- JNU 9th convocation ceremony
- Date
- Monday
- Chief Guest
- CP Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India
- Guest of Honour
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education
- Chancellor
- Kanwal Sibal
- Vice Chancellor
- Prof Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
- Graduates
- 467 PhD graduates (211 women, 256 men)
