JIS University Celebrates Academic Excellence at 6th Convocation; 1,450 Degrees and Diplomas Conferred

INDRAJIT AICH (KOLKATA):- JIS University celebrated the academic achievements of its graduating batch at its 6th Convocation Ceremony, with grandeur and solemnity. The occasion was graced by eminent dignitaries including Padma Bhushan Prof. Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Chancellor and Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi; Hon’ble Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, India’s first Lokpal and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India; Sardar Taranjit Singh, Hon’ble Chancellor, JIS University and Managing Director, JIS Group; Prof. Bhaskar Gupta, Vice Chancellor; and Prof. Goutam Ghosh, Pro-Vice Chancellor. The ceremony was also attended by senior management, members of the Governing Board and Academic Council, directors, deans, faculty members, and distinguished representatives from academia, research, and industry.The ceremony commenced with a ceremonial academic procession and invocation, followed by a welcome address by the Pro-Vice Chancellor. The Convocation was formally inaugurated by the Chancellor, JIS University, Sardar Taranjit Singh. The Vice Chancellor then presented the Convocation Report, highlighting the University’s academic milestones and achievements over the past year.

A total of 1,450 students were conferred degrees and diplomas, including 999 graduate degrees, 315 postgraduate degrees, 121 diplomas, and 15 Ph.D. degrees. In recognition of academic excellence, 38 students received Gold Medals, 30 were awarded Silver Medals, and 24 were presented Bronze Medals. Three Chancellor’s Gold Medals were conferred for outstanding performance across graduate, postgraduate, and diploma programmes. Additionally, one Best All-Round Graduate Award and three Special Appreciation Awards were presented to students for exemplary achievements in academics as well as cultural and sports pursuits.

Degrees and diplomas were awarded across diverse faculties, including Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy, Science, Education, Law, Hospitality & Hotel Administration, Agriculture, and Advanced Studies & Research—reflecting the University’s multidisciplinary academic strength.

Speaking on the occasion, Taranjit Singh, Chancellor, JIS University and Managing Director, JIS Group, said, “This Convocation marks a proud milestone for JIS University as we celebrate the perseverance, dedication, and accomplishments of our students. As they step into the next phase of their journey, we are confident that they will uphold the values of knowledge, innovation, and integrity, and contribute meaningfully to society and the nation.”