Archive · 3 Oct 2026
University of Hyderabad Confers 1,721 Degrees at Convocation
The University of Hyderabad held a ceremony to celebrate students finishing their studies.
It awarded 1,721 degrees, including 300 Ph.D.
degrees.
Students also received 178 medals for their achievements.
University leaders and the chief guest congratulated the graduates.
They encouraged them to keep learning, work together and contribute to society.
The university also shared information about its research projects and academic programmes.
Five faculty members received Chancellor’s Awards.
Some students were also named as recipients of specific medals.
The University of Hyderabad awarded 1,721 degrees, including 300 Ph.D. degrees, at its 26th Convocation.
Students received 178 medals for academic performance and achievements.
Speakers encouraged graduates to stay curious, adaptable, humble and socially responsible.
The university reported 179 active research projects worth more than Rs 184 crore and 34 faculty members among the world’s top two per cent of cited researchers.
The university announced five Chancellor’s Award recipients and named several medal winners, including Dilip Kumar, Sreya P.K., Amruta Vilas Barbadikar and Dorothy Diengdoh.
- Who
- The University of Hyderabad, its graduating students, and guests including Chancellor Justice L. Narasimha Reddy, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and chief guest Dr Samir V. Kamat.
- What
- The university held its 26th Convocation, conferring 1,721 degrees and awarding 178 medals.
- When
- At the university’s 26th Convocation; no date was stated.
- Where
- Global Peace Auditorium, Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar, Gachibowli.
- Why
- To celebrate graduates and present degrees and medals.
- Degrees conferred
- 1,721
- Ph.D. degrees
- 300
- Medals awarded
- 178
- Active research projects
- 179, valued at more than Rs 184 crore
- Faculty recognised
- 34 faculty members were listed among the world’s top two per cent of cited researchers
- Chancellor’s Award recipients
- Dr T. Saravanan, Dr Jogi Madhuprakash, Dr Ramachandrarao Yalla, Dr Anagha Ingole and Dr Naresh Annem
- ANRF-PAIR initiative
- A Rs 100-crore initiative involving six institutions and around 180 investigators