Twenty Fifth Convocation
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On 24th April 2018, the 2016-18 batch of MBA students of Institute of Management, Nirma University officially graduated. This Convocation also marked the graduation of the first batch of BBA-MBA 5 Years Integrate itd Programme. Students, parents and relatives attended the 25th Convocation in the sprawling and festively lit Nirma University lawns. A list of the dignitaries graced the event with chief guest Mr. Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Earth Movers.
The Chief Guest, Mr. Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Earth Movers while delivering his convocation address emphasized on the fact that how an effort to connect with people face to face is important amidst the technologically driven society. Also he stated that one shouldn?t get depressed if things are not going his/her way, may be the time has not come yet.
The convocation began with welcome address by Dr. Karsanbhai Patel, President of the university, who also conferred degrees to the graduates. The Chief Guest, Mr. Deepak Kumar Hota, presented Scholastic Awards to the meritorious students of various disciplines before delivering the convocation address. Prof. Anup K Singh, Director General, Nirma University and the Board of Governors of Nirma University also attended the function.
The 25th Convocation marked that day of the year when students threw their caps high, hugged their friends and reminisced the beautiful two years of college life. It was the day of mixed feelings, when teachers and parents watched the young graduates get their degrees and eyes brimmed with tears of joy and sadness as the students remembered the memories that they had built together. College life was about ups and downs, but as they say, it is always about the journey and not the end. Graduation is definitely not the end; it is the beginning of new experiences!