Shiv Nadar University Hosts Largest Convocation

Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, one of the four private institutions to be recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India – celebrated its 11th convocation ceremony at the University campus. Mr. Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and Former CEO of NITI Aayog, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. Over 3,000 guests attended the ceremony, including faculty, parents, and graduates.

The event witnessed the conferral of honorary doctorates on three distinguished individuals by Shikhar Malhotra, Chancellor, and Professor Ananya Mukherjee, Vice Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, recognising their exceptional contributions. Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space; Chairman, Space Commission; Chairman of ISRO; was recognised for his visionary leadership and contribution to Indian Space Research. Dr. Archana Sharma, a distinguished physicist and Principal Staff Scientist at CERN, was awarded for her outstanding scientific achievements. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sinha, Non-Executive Chairman of ICICI Bank; Former Cabinet Secretary, and Former Principal Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, was also awarded his honorary doctorate in a separate ceremony on May 7, 2025.

This convocation marked the university’s largest graduating class, with 910 students. 696 undergraduate, 152 postgraduate, and 62 Ph.D. degrees were awarded across the School of Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and School of Management and Entrepreneurship. Various other outstanding academic performances were also recognised with special awards and distinctions.