Archive · 31 Jul 2026
TISS Mumbai Convocation Postponed Over CJI Surya Kant
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai had planned a graduation ceremony for its 86th convocation on 2 August 2026.
The event was supposed to feature the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, as the chief guest.
On 31 July, the registrar announced that the ceremony would be postponed.
Many students had already booked flights and hotels for the day.
Some students say the postponement was because of security worries about having the Chief Justice attend.
TISS postponed its 86th Convocation originally scheduled for 2 August 2026.
The decision was announced by the Registrar on 31 July after midnight.
Hundreds of students had already booked flights and hotels for the event.
The convocation was to feature Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as chief guest.
Students allege the postponement was due to security concerns about CJI Surya Kant.
- Who
- The Tata Institute of Social Sciences and its students; Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was to be chief guest
- What
- Postponement of the 86th Convocation ceremony
- When
- Announced 31 July 2026; originally scheduled 2 August 2026
- Where
- Mumbai campus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Why
- Students allege security concerns regarding CJI Surya Kant
- Event
- TISS 86th Convocation
- Scheduled date
- 2 August 2026
- Postponement announced
- 31 July 2026
- Location
- Mumbai campus, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Chief Guest
- Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India
- Alleged reason
- Security concerns about CJI Surya Kant