AdtU holds 12th convocation ceremony
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 03 2025: Assam down town University (AdtU) hosted its 12th Convocation on Wednesday, marking a day of celebration for graduates and recognition of distinguished personalities.

The solemn occasion was graced by Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam, who was warmly received by the Chancellor Dr N N Dutta and Vice Chancellor Prof NC Talukdar bf the University.

To commemorate the day, the Governor planted a sapling on the campus grounds, symbolizing growth, sustainability, and the nurturing of young minds.

The event commenced with the Academic Procession, followed by the rendition of the National Anthem and Assam State Anthem.

The Governor formally declared the convocation open, after which the University leadership reflected on AdtU's transformative journey and reaffirmed its commitment to preparing future-ready graduates.

The Vice Chancellor's Report highlighted the institution's achievements over the past academic year, including progress in academics, research, innovation, and collaborative initiatives.

A major highlight of the convocation was the conferment of the DSc (Honoris Causa) upon Padma Shri Dr Randeep Guleria, former Director of AIIMS, New Delhi and current President of AIIMS, Bilaspur, and the DLitt (Honoris Causa) upon Dr Sri Sri Pitambar Dev Goswami, 16th Satradhikar of Sri Sri Auniati Satra.

The Governor conferred these honorary degrees in recognition of their outstanding contributions to knowledge, healthcare, and society.

Following this, degrees were formally awarded to students across diverse faculties, including PhD, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate graduates, who successfully completed their academic journeys.

The convocation further celebrated excellence with the presentation of Gold Medals for Best Postgraduate to Punam Kumari, faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Best Undergraduate to Krishna Kumar Bharti, faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Best Placement Achiever to Nafisa Rahman Chiudhuri, faculty of Commerce and Management and the AdtU Alumni Award for Inspiring Achievement to Leimapokpam Ranjita Devi, symbolizing the university's dedication to nurturing talent across academic and professional spheres.

Another proud moment was the administering of the Oath of Dedication by the Best Postgraduate Student of the 2024-25 batch, reinforcing the values of integrity, service, and responsibility among the graduating class.

The ceremony concluded with the signing of the Convocation Book and a vote of thanks, reaffirming AdtU's vision of empowering students to become future leaders and innovators.

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