Archive · 8 Oct 2026
NLSIU Confirms October Convocation, CJI Surya Kant to Preside
NLSIU is a university in Bengaluru.
It has confirmed that its annual graduation ceremony will take place on October 17, 2026.
The event was first planned for September 12, but the university cancelled it in August, saying there were unavoidable circumstances.
Some students and alumni had objected to the proposed participation of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra.
Surya Kant, who is also the university's Chancellor, is now set to preside over the ceremony.
Arundhati Nag will give the main address.
The university's Vice-Chancellor will present its annual report.
The ceremony will be held at Jnana Jyoti Auditorium in Bengaluru.
NLSIU will hold its 34th Annual Convocation on October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m.
The ceremony is scheduled for Jnana Jyoti Auditorium on Palace Ground in Bengaluru.
Chief Justice of India and NLSIU Chancellor Surya Kant will preside over the ceremony.
Arundhati Nag will be chief guest and deliver the Convocation Address; Vice-Chancellor Sudhir Krishnaswamy will present the annual report.
The university cancelled the previously scheduled September 12 ceremony in August, citing unavoidable circumstances, after students and alumni objected to the proposed participation of Surya Kant and Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra.
- Who
- The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), graduating students, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Arundhati Nag, and Vice-Chancellor Sudhir Krishnaswamy.
- What
- NLSIU confirmed its 34th Annual Convocation, with Surya Kant presiding and Arundhati Nag delivering the Convocation Address.
- When
- October 17, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m.
- Where
- Jnana Jyoti Auditorium on Palace Ground, Bengaluru.
- Why
- The announcement sets a new confirmed date after NLSIU cancelled the previously planned September 12 ceremony in August, citing unavoidable circumstances.
Students and alumni raising objections
University's announced ceremony
Proposed participation in the earlier convocation
Students and alumni raising objections
Some students and alumni objected to the proposed participation of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra.
University's announced ceremony
NLSIU's new announcement schedules the ceremony with Surya Kant, the university's Chancellor, presiding; the article does not report a university response to the objections.
BCI order concerning NALSAR students
Students and alumni raising objections
In an August 15 statement, NLSIU students and alumni criticised a withdrawn BCI order seeking to halt enrolment of NALSAR University of Law students and expressed solidarity with them.
University's announced ceremony
The article says the order was withdrawn but does not provide the BCI's reasoning or response to the students' criticism.
- Event
- 34th Annual Convocation of the National Law School of India University
- Date and time
- October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m.
- Venue
- Jnana Jyoti Auditorium on Palace Ground, Bengaluru
- Presiding officer
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who is also NLSIU Chancellor
- Chief guest
- Arundhati Nag, who will deliver the Convocation Address
- Annual report
- To be presented by NLSIU Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr) Sudhir Krishnaswamy
- Earlier planned date
- September 12, 2026; NLSIU cancelled the ceremony in August, citing unavoidable circumstances
- Reported objections
- Some students and alumni objected to the proposed participation of Surya Kant and BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra