Archive · 4 Jan 2026
43rd Convocation of SPA New Delhi Held
The 43rd Convocation of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in New Delhi was held at Bharat Mandapam.
The event celebrated the graduation of 373 students, including undergraduates, postgraduates, and PhD scholars.
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary spoke to the students, encouraging them to use creativity, ethics, and technology in their careers.
He also emphasized that Artificial Intelligence will enhance, not replace, the work of architects.
The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Ar.
Habeeb Khan, with distinguished guests including Shri Anand Kumar and Prof. Avinash Chandra Pandey.
Twenty students received gold medals for their outstanding academic performance.
The event marked an important milestone for the graduates as they prepare to contribute to nation-building through architecture and planning.
The 43rd Convocation of SPA New Delhi was held at Bharat Mandapam on Sunday.
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary encouraged graduates to integrate creativity, ethics, and technology in their careers.
A total of 373 students graduated, including 119 undergraduates, 223 postgraduates, and 31 PhD scholars.
Twenty students were awarded gold medals for outstanding academic performance.
The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Ar. Habeeb Khan, with distinguished guests including Shri Anand Kumar and Prof. Avinash Chandra Pandey.
- Who
- Graduating students of SPA New Delhi, Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Prof. Ar. Habeeb Khan, Shri Anand Kumar, Prof. Avinash Chandra Pandey
- What
- 43rd Convocation of SPA New Delhi
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam
- Why
- To celebrate the graduation of students and highlight their role in India's developmental journey
- Event
- 43rd Convocation of School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi
- Location
- Bharat Mandapam
- Date
- Sunday
- Graduates
- 373 students (119 undergraduate, 223 postgraduate, 31 PhD)
- Gold Medals
- 20 students awarded
- Chief Guest
- Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Education
- Presiding Officer
- Prof. Ar. Habeeb Khan, Chairperson, SPA New Delhi
- Guests of Honour
- Shri Anand Kumar (IAS, Retd.), Prof. Avinash Chandra Pandey