Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 16: Parul University (PU) bid farewell to the graduating batch of 2025, holding its 9th Convocation, an event that brought together many of the national leaders and celebrated icons along with thousands of hopeful graduates.
Distinguished national icons such as Minister of State for Home Affairs and Deputy CM of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghvi, renowned journalist and Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of India TV, Rajat Sharma, Olympic Boxing Legend MC Mary Kom, Entrepreneur & Shark Tank India Judge Vineeta Singh and Tennis Sensation Sania Mirza, graced the convocation ceremony as the chief guest and guest of honours respectively and offered their thoughts and encouragement to the graduating class.
The highlight of the event was the felicitation of the outstanding achievers across all disciplines. This year’s celebrations spotlighted the 104 Gold Medalists and 44 Certificate of Merit awardees.
The President’s Medal was presented to 3 distinguished alumni who had brought remarkable honour to the university through their professional achievements and 3 startups for their entrepreneurial spirit.
Furthermore, the event also recognised a distinguished cohort of 135 PhD scholars and presented them with awards for their excellent research achievements and academic excellence.
Rajat Sharma, gave an inspiring speech, emphasising the importance of public responsibility, ethics and truth.
He drew on his extensive experience in journalism and shared, “Challenges will come. There will be battles. You will experience pain and suffering. But the key is to never lose that smile from your face.”
MC Mary Kom said, “It’s easy to count on fingers how much you’ve won, but when you count it physically and mentally, it’s very hard. I’m so glad to be a part of this celebration of this success.”
Vineeta Singh, Judge of Shark Tank India, brought a huge dose of entrepreneurial motivation and encouragement to the students.
Tennis legend Sania Mirza spoke about how important it is to be dedicated to your career and be able to balance your life and to keep fighting through obstacles.
Dr Devanshu Patel, president of Parul University, gave a keynote address during the convocation ceremony that encouraged the graduates.
He said, “Remember that belief can exist even when answers do not. Remember that growth takes time. And remember that as long as you are willing to learn, adapt, and persevere, possibility remains alive. Wherever life takes you, carry this belief with you: Yahan Possible Hai. Your dreams are possible. Your journey is valid. Your future is still unfolding.”
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