The Annual Convocation Ceremony of VIT Chennai was conducted virtually on November 17, 2021, to confer degrees on 1849 graduands who have successfully completed their respective courses: Ph.D., MS (By Research), MBA, MCA, M.Tech. Software Engineering (Integrated), M.S Software Engineering (Integrated), M.Tech., B.Tech., LL.M, B.A.,LL.B.(Hons.) and B.B.A., LL.B.(Hons.). 22 gold medals were awarded to top rank holders.
The Chief Guest, Shri La Ganesan, Governor of Manipur, in his convocation address congratulated the graduants and quoted, “Change is only thing that is constant. So, adapt to changes by having a vision; a vision which is not perceived by others; and that wisdom will enable you to achieve success”.
He also stated that the long term vision of Dr.G.Viswanathan has envisaged the changes in higher education and implemented it in VIT’s academics and research activities. The vision has resulted in achieving high ranks in various ranking agencies. “Your Chancellor stands as a living example to motivate you all” he reiterated.
Dr G Viswanathan, Founder and Chancellor, Vellore Institute of Technology, in his presidential address stated that nearly four crore students out of 14 crore eligible students are enrolled in higher education.
He called upon the graduants to be job creators; to achieve the goal of Make in India.
