Greater Noida, 26th May 2025: Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, India’s premier multidisciplinary research university, and only one of the four private institutions to be recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India – celebrated its 11th convocation ceremony at the University campus. Mr. Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and Former CEO of NITI Aayog, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. Over 3,000 guests, including faculty, parents, and graduates, attended the ceremony.
The event witnessed the conferral of honorary doctorates on three distinguished individuals by Shikhar Malhotra, Chancellor, and Professor Ananya Mukherjee, Vice Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, recognizing their exceptional contributions. Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space; Chairman, Space Commission; Chairman of ISRO; was recognised for his visionary leadership and contribution to Indian Space Research. Dr. Archana Sharma, a distinguished physicist and Principal Staff Scientist at CERN, was awarded for her outstanding achievements in science. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sinha, Non-Executive Chairman of ICICI Bank; Former Cabinet Secretary, and Former Principal Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, was also awarded his honorary doctorate in a separate ceremony on May 7, 2025.
Addressing the batch of 2025, Mr. Amitabh Kant said, “Students, you are graduating at a time which, to my mind, is one of the most transformational periods in the world’s history. Never before in the world have we seen such radical transformation in globalization. Many of you will play a critical role in transforming India and making it an innovative India. And I am sure that all of you will shape the future and bring pride to this great university.”
Dr. V. Narayanan, upon receiving the honorary doctorate, remarked, “With great humility, I accept this honorary doctorate. ISRO was established in 1969 and today we have come along way, we are working on our space program and in 2027 we are planning to send human on space using our rocket. To the graduating class, congratulations. Dream fearlessly, work selflessly, and the sky will never be your limit.” Dr. Narayanan also delivered a special lecture in the morning of the convocation on ‘India’s Space Odyssey’ to the students, parents, and faculty of Shiv Nadar University.
“We need to bring transformations in industries, transformation in the way our young startup ecosystem is marching forward, and that momentum needs to embrace public-private partnerships to transform healthcare, for example. I believe that this is the time to leverage science, not only to understand the universe like I do at CERN, but to serve humanity. May we walk together, scientists, educators, entrepreneurs, citizens, towards a future where knowledge is not a privilege but a light for all”, said Dr. Archana Sharma.
Mr. Shikhar Malhotra, Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, said, “Today is a day of celebration at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, as we proudly graduate our largest-ever cohort of 910 exceptional students. The Class of 2025 holds a special place in the history of Shiv Nadar University, Delhi- NCR. The most diverse cohort we have ever had, representing 23 states and 2 Union Territories. Wherever life takes you, embrace diversity. At Shiv Nadar University, Delhi – NCR, our mission is not just to graduate students, but to build an institution that creates opportunity.”
This convocation marked the university’s largest graduating class to date, with 910 students graduating. 696 undergraduate, 152 postgraduate, and 62 Ph.D. degrees were awarded across the School of Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and School of Management and Entrepreneurship. Various other outstanding academic performances were also recognised with special awards and distinctions.
