Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University (SVGU) on Sunday held its first convocation ceremony at its SG Highway campus, marking a major milestone for the institution that began operations in April 2023.
The event celebrated the graduation of the university’s first batch of postgraduate students.The ceremony was attended by Chief Guest Ambassador Sujan R Chinoy, Director General of the Manohar Parrikar Defence Research Institute & Analysis (MP-DRIA), in the presence of SVGU President Siddharth Patel, Provost Prof. (Dr.) Subhash Brahmbhatt and Registrar Dr Mayur Shah.
A total of 340 postgraduate students received their degrees, including 201 from MBA, 133 from MCA and six from MAMC programmes. Twenty-five students from management, computer applications, and journalism and communication were awarded gold medals for outstanding academic performance.
MiAddressing the gathering, Ambassador Chinoy began his speech in Gujarati, reconnecting with his roots and recalling his academic journey in Ahmedabad. He described convocation as both an end and a beginning, urging students to move forward with confidence, pride and strong ethical values.SVGU President Siddharth Patel congratulated the graduates and highlighted the university’s focus on the New Education Policy 2020 and technology-driven education. Provost Prof. (Dr.) Subhash Brahmbhatt termed the occasion the beginning of a lasting academic tradition, with the first graduating batch laying the foundation for SVGU’s future legacy.