Parul University 9th Convocation: 16,000 Graduates Honored in a Star-Studded Ceremony with Mary Kom, Sania Mirza, and Rajat Sharma

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], December 29: Parul University celebrated a monumental milestone at its 9th Convocation Ceremony, bidding a grand farewell to the graduating class of 2025. The event was a massive assembly of over 16,000 graduates and 23,000 guests, marking the transition of students from academic life to their professional journeys in an atmosphere of pride and nostalgia.

A Galaxy of National Icons The ceremony was graced by an illustrious panel of Chief Guests and Guests of Honour, representing the pinnacle of Indian leadership, sports, and entrepreneurship:

• Mr Harsh Sanghvi: Deputy CM and Minister of State for Home Affairs, Gujarat.

• Mr Rajat Sharma: Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, India TV.

• MC Mary Kom: Olympic Boxing Legend.

• Sania Mirza: Tennis Sensation.

• Vineeta Singh: CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics and Shark Tank India Judge.

Empowering Rural Artisans: The Khadi Initiative In a move that blended academic celebration with social impact, Parul University commissioned rural women artisans to handcraft over 16,000 Khadi scarves for the graduates. This initiative provided significant income and skill development for rural women, directly supporting the national 'Vocal for Local' and 'Make in India' campaigns while preserving the heritage of Indian Khadi.

Celebrating Academic Excellence. The university spotlighted its top achievers through several prestigious awards:

• 104 Gold Medalists and 44 Certificate of Merit holders were honoured for their discipline-specific brilliance.

• 135 PhD Scholars received awards for groundbreaking research.

• The President’s Medal was conferred upon 3 distinguished alumni and 3 innovative startups, celebrating the university’s spirit of entrepreneurship and professional success.

Words of Wisdom: Delivering an evocative convocation address, Mr Rajat Sharma urged the youth to uphold ethics and perseverance. "There are no shortcuts to success," he advised. "Challenges and pain will come, but the key is to never lose the smile on your face. Learn from legends like Mary Kom and Sania Mirza whenever you have the opportunity."

The 9th Convocation concluded as a powerful testament to Parul University’s commitment to producing value-driven, future-ready leaders who are not only academically proficient but also socially conscious.

Website: https://paruluniversity.ac.in/