Mandi’s Abhilashi University Holds 5th Convocation Ceremony, degrees conferred on 285 students
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Mandi: Abhilashi University celebrated its fifth convocation with great pomp and ceremony at its Chailchowk campus in Mandi.
Dr RK Abhilashi, Chancellor of Abhilashi University, presided over the event and conferred degrees on 285 students, including gold medals to nine outstanding achievers.
The ceremony began with a ‘Saraswati Vandana’, followed by the traditional lamp lighting to mark the inauguration. Dr LK Abhilashi, Pro-Chancellor of the university, chaired the event. In his address to the degree recipients, Dr LK Abhilashi emphasised the readiness required to face life’s challenges and highlighted the university’s various accomplishments.
He noted that Abhilashi University offers several pioneering courses in Himachal Pradesh, preventing students from seeking higher education outside the state.
The university extended honours to the chief guest and other dignitaries. Vice-Chancellor Prof HS Banyal welcomed all attendees and presented the annual report of the university. He described the convocation as a momentous day for the students, which would continue to inspire them throughout their lives. He praised the quality of education and the growing interest of students in the university.
Prof Banyal also administered an oath to the graduates, encouraging them to remain dedicated to their duties.
In his address, Dr RK Abhilashi congratulated the university and the graduates. He emphasised the need for both hard work and smart work in today’s competitive world, urging students to value their time. Dr RK Abhilashi recounted the university’s journey from a small coaching centre to a full-fledged university, built on hard work, honesty, and a commitment to public welfare. He also encouraged students to stay away from drugs.
A total of 285 students received their degrees, including nine PhD scholars, 228 undergraduate students and 48 postgraduate students. Nine students were awarded the Shri Tulsi Ram Abhilashi Memorial Gold Medal for their exceptional performance.
The ceremony was attended by Registrar Narendra Kumar, Dr Narvada, Dr Promila, Dr Neelam and various deans, directors, heads of departments, professors and staff members. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr DP Dahiya, Dean of Pharmacy, followed by the national anthem.
Gold medal recipients:
1. Santosh, MSc Zoology
2. Sumesh Kumar, MSc Agriculture (Agronomy)
3. Om Prakash, MSc Agriculture (Entomology)
4. Jasmin Thakur, MSc Agriculture (Plant Pathology)
5. Nandini Sharma, BSc Agriculture
6. Shikha, BSc-BEd (Non-Medical)
7. Gaurav Sharma, BA-BEd
8. Priyanka Devi, MBA
9. Pallavi Kumari, BPharmacy
