Parul University celebrated the culmination of its 7th Annual Convocation Ceremony, marking the commencement of professional journeys for 9,980 students. The event, attended by 16,000 guests, showcased the university’s substantial growth and increasing influence on both national and global platforms.
Deemed University Convocations.
Honorary guests Mr. Boman Irani and Ms. Vaani Kapoor graced the occasion, offering inspirational messages to the graduates, encouraging them to utilize their knowledge and skills for global progress. The diverse group of graduates represented various fields, including Management, Engineering, Pharmacy, Medicine, Commerce, Arts, Applied Science, Design, Architecture, Liberal Arts, and Law.
The distinguished guests, including President Dr. Devanshu Patel, Provost Dr. Amit Ganatra, Registrar Prof. Manish Pandya, Vice Presidents Dr. Parul Patel and Dr. Komal Patel, along with the members of the Governing Body, Board of Management, and Academic Council, graced the ceremony with their presence.
Dr. Devanshu Patel, in his Presidential Remarks, drew parallels between self-belief and the legendary tale of Hanumanji, urging graduates to exercise discretion, use common sense, and value humility and respectfulness towards others. He stressed the importance of acknowledging the contributions of all and building successful teams with a shared vision.
The ceremony highlighted remarkable achievements, such as a notable rise in Ph.D. graduates, 82 students receiving gold medals, 6 exceptional alumni awards, and 31 merit certificates for academic excellence. Three outstanding students were honored with the prestigious President’s Gold Medal for the best start-up of the year.
The event also acknowledged the contributions of notable alumni, such as Dhara Pathak (NASA), Mohammed Vayada (Google), Gautam Jha (Indian Navy), Akshar Patel (Tesla), Ajay Zampda (Government of Gujarat), and Kuldeep Parasaniya (Blueberry Soft), recognizing their accomplishments and impact in their respective fields.
The President’s gold medal for the best start-up was awarded to Jahnavi Puppala, Surya Teja Kadam, and Rajesh Chintada, founders of ST7 Surveillance Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Their tech-based platform offers live cybercrime solutions, AI tools, CYFO browsing, and encrypted messaging tools.
The ceremony underscored Parul University’s commitment to fostering innovation, excellence, and career development among its graduates, setting them on a trajectory for success.
