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Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, India’s leading multidisciplinary research university, celebrated its tenth convocation ceremony. The event was attended by over 3000 esteemed guests, faculty members, parents, and graduates.

During the convocation, honorary doctorates were conferred to Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, sarod maestro and Padma Vibhushan awardee; Mr. Krishen Khanna, renowned artist and Padma Bhushan awardee; Ms. Sukla Mistry, first woman director of refineries in IndianOil Corporation; and Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Ashoka Chakra awardee and the first Indian in space. The honorary doctorate degrees were awarded in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to the country in their respective fields.

Gracing the occasion as the chief guest, Mr. Abhinav Bindra, Indian Olympic gold medallist and Padma Bhushan awardee, said, “All success is about learning how to fail well and keeping your unique super-power sharp. To the graduating class of 2024, the world is your canvas, fill it with joy, camaraderie, empathy, and dreams.”

At the event, Mr. Shiv Nadar, Founder of HCL and Shiv Nadar Foundation, said, “Today, I am filled with immense pride and joy to witness this pivotal moment in the lives of our students that marks the culmination of their years of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. I urge our students to stay committed to their long-term vision.”

In an inspiring speech, Mr. Shikhar Malhotra, Chancellor, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, said, “Congratulations to the class of 2024, as you step beyond the confines of this campus into the expanse of the world, let compassion be your guiding light and imagination your compass. Let us continue to strive for excellence and embrace the challenges that lie ahead with resilience and determination. It is my unwavering belief that together we can truly make a difference in India and the world.”

The tenth convocation ceremony conferred 687 undergraduate degrees, 104 graduate degrees, 43 doctorate degrees from the School of Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and School of Management and Entrepreneurship, and recognised best performances with special awards and distinctions.

About the Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence

Shiv Nadar University is a multidisciplinary, student-centric research university established in 2011 by Shiv Mr. Nadar, one of India’s foremost philanthropists and a pioneer of the technological revolution in India. It has four Schools: Engineering; Natural Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Management & Entrepreneurship. It is the youngest university recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India, a distinct category of higher education institutions that “strive to become a top hundred Institutions in the world over time.” The Institution offers 17 undergraduate degree programs, 10 Masters programs, and 16 Ph.D. programs. The university currently has 3515 students. The diverse student body comes from 27 states and Union Territories in the country and from over 12 countries other than India.

About Shiv Nadar Foundation

Established in 1994, by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL - a US$13.3 billion leading global technology enterprise, the Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education, and to bridge the socio-economic divide. Over the last 30 years the Foundation has directly touched the lives of over 39,000 alumni and students through its marquee institutions in literacy, K12 and higher education. Today, the Foundation has a community of over 100,000 constituents, which includes not only globally dispersed alumni and students but also faculty members, corporate executives, and extended families.

The Foundation has invested over US$1.2 billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently, over 15,000 students and over 2,300 faculty and staff are part of the Foundation along with more than 24,000 strong globally dispersed alumni community.

The Foundation’s students have gone to study at some of the best institutions globally including the Ivy League in the US and top universities in other countries including Australia, Singapore, China, and UK. Students are also working in major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Honda, HP, Schindler, and several others both in India and across other geographies. Faculty across the Foundation institutions are drawn from the best Indian and international universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation.

The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of 'Creative Philanthropy'. It is a powerful model that envisages the creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high-impact, socio-economic transformation.