Nagaland University Convocation: 6,884 Students Receive Degrees

Nagaland University Awards Degrees To 6,884 Students At 8th Convocation. The central university held its convocation ceremony at the Lumami campus on 06 March 2026, celebrating the academic achievements of thousands of students across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The event was attended by Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan, who delivered the convocation address, along with senior state officials and university authorities. During the ceremony, the institution also honoured high-performing students with gold medals.

Nagaland University Convocation 2026: Degrees Awarded Across Programmes

The university conferred degrees to students from various academic streams including UG, PG, professional courses and PhD programmes. The distribution of degrees awarded at the convocation included the following categories:

• Total students awarded degrees: 6,884
• PhD scholars: 107
• Postgraduate students: 825
• Professional programme graduates: 846
• Undergraduate students: 5,106

In addition, the university presented 54 gold medals to students who achieved outstanding academic performance in their respective disciplines.

Vice President Addresses Students At Nagaland University Convocation

Addressing the graduating students, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan emphasised the role of universities in shaping responsible citizens and future leaders. He encouraged students to apply their knowledge for the betterment of society and contribute to national development. The Vice President also highlighted that convocation marks the beginning of a new phase in life rather than the end of academic learning, urging graduates to adapt to changing global challenges and opportunities.

Research Growth And Academic Development At Nagaland University

University officials highlighted the institution’s growing research output and academic initiatives during the ceremony. The university currently hosts 53 externally funded research projects, reflecting expanding research activity among faculty members. Faculty members have also contributed to numerous publications, books, and academic chapters across different disciplines, strengthening the university’s research profile.

Institutional Development And Expansion Plans

Officials also highlighted efforts to expand infrastructure and academic capabilities through various initiatives, including projects supported by the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA). These initiatives aim to strengthen research facilities, improve campus infrastructure, and support new academic programmes. Nagaland University, established as a central university in 1994, continues to offer a wide range of courses across multiple disciplines while affiliating dozens of colleges across the state.