Archive · 12 Jan 2026
AMET University Holds 15th Convocation Ceremony
AMET University in Chennai held its 15th Convocation Ceremony on January 8, 2026.
The event was attended by over 1,400 people, including students, parents, and industry representatives.
The Chief Guest was Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, who talked about the importance of the maritime sector and India's role in it.
He praised the university for its industry-integrated education model.
Another guest, Shri Shivas Kapoor, spoke about the university's global reputation and the changes happening in the maritime industry.
The university's president also spoke, encouraging graduates to be responsible leaders.
The ceremony recognized students for their academic achievements and marked a milestone in the university's mission to train professionals for the maritime industry.
AMET University held its 15th Convocation Ceremony on January 8, 2026, at the Anna Centenary Library Auditorium in Chennai.
The event was attended by over 1,400 people, including students, parents, and industry representatives.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, was the Chief Guest and emphasized the importance of the maritime sector and India's role in it.
Shri Shivas Kapoor, Chairman of the International Maritime Employers’ Council, highlighted the university's global reputation and the changes in the maritime industry.
The university's president, Dr. Rajesh Ramachandren, encouraged graduates to be responsible leaders and lifelong learners.
- Who
- AMET University, Chennai, including Chief Guest Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Guest of Honour Shri Shivas Kapoor, and Dr. Rajesh Ramachandren, President, AMET University
- What
- 15th Convocation Ceremony
- When
- 8 January 2026
- Where
- Anna Centenary Library Auditorium, Kotturpuram, Chennai
- Why
- To celebrate the academic achievements of graduating students and highlight the university's contributions to maritime education and industry
- Event
- 15th Convocation Ceremony
- Date
- 8 January 2026
- Location
- Anna Centenary Library Auditorium, Kotturpuram, Chennai
- Chief Guest
- Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India
- Guest of Honour
- Shri Shivas Kapoor, Chairman, International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC), United Kingdom
- Attendees
- More than 1,400 students, parents, special invitees, members of the Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, and industry delegates
- Key Initiatives Mentioned
- Viksit Bharat, NEP 2020, Skill India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Sagar Mein Yog
- University's Key Features
- Maersk Centre of Excellence, placement-linked admissions, globally acclaimed maritime education