Shoolini University held its 9th Convocation on Saturday at its Kasauli Hills campus. A total of 1,087 undergraduate and postgraduate students and 85 PhD scholars received degrees, marking a key academic milestone.
Dr Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) and Executive Council Member, NAAC, attended as Chief Guest. Addressing the graduates, he emphasised lifelong learning, referred to the National Education Policy in the context of a developed India, and urged students to contribute meaningfully to society.
Guest of Honour Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra, Chancellor of Shobhit University, described graduation as a new beginning. He encouraged students to align personal success with the nation’s progress, while remaining ambitious and grounded in values. Guest of Honour Dr Rajan Welukar, Vice Chancellor, ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai, spoke about the need for continuous learning, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. He said academic qualifications provide a foundation, but interpersonal skills and compassion are equally important for success.
The convocation was presided over by the university leadership, including Chancellor Prof PK Khosla, Pro Chancellor Vishal Anand, and Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla, along with members of the Governing Body, Board of Management, and Academic Council.
Of the graduating cohort, 569 students received undergraduate degrees, 518 received postgraduate degrees across disciplines, and 85 scholars were conferred doctoral degrees for their research contributions. The university also honoured 30 medallists and 23 merit certificate holders for academic excellence.
Chancellor Prof PK Khosla congratulated the graduates and described them as ambassadors of the university. He urged them to dream big and remain resilient in the face of challenges. Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla highlighted the university’s academic achievements and global research standing, encouraging students to lead purpose-driven lives and take on challenges with confidence.
Prof Anil Kumar Tripathi, Director, IISER Mohali, said the true purpose of higher education lies in the preservation, creation, and application of knowledge. He emphasised continuous learning and noted that both success and failure are part of the journey. Dr Madan Padaki, Founder, JAN AI, Bengaluru, spoke about the potential within every individual and encouraged students to move beyond being job seekers and become job creators.
The ceremony concluded with the academic procession and formal conferment of degrees. The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof Nishtha Anand, President and Dean, Faculty of Media and Liberal Arts, who thanked the distinguished guests, faculty members, and students.
March 21, 2026