The XIM University hosted its seventh convocation in virtual mode on Monday. A total of 812 students graduated from various doctoral, postgraduate and undergraduate programmes offered by the university.
All India Management Association (AIMA) president and JK Paper Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Harsh Pati Singhania was the chief guest and speaker for the event. The university conferred Honorary Doctoral Degree upon Singhania on the occasion.
Among the eminent dignitaries present were XIM University Board of Governors Chairman Fr Jerome Cutinha, SJ, Emeritus Chairman Rajive Kaul, Vice Chancellor Fr Antony R Uvari, SJ, Registrar Fr EA Augustine SJ, Chief Finance Officer Fr V Arockia Das, SJ, Deputy Registrar, New Campus Fr S Antony Raj SJ, Deans of different schools and officials. A few of the elite Board Members also graced occasion. Dean (Academics) Prof Shridhar Kumar Dash warmly welcomed the guests and audience in the online platform, while VC Uvari elaborated the achievements of the university in the past year. Singhania stated that the process of transformation into successful professionals brings challenges, but the learning imparted during one’s time at the university will guide the graduating students ahead in life.
The only way to stay forward is to constantly evolve and remain relevant in this rapidly changing world, he advised. The top rank holders across schools were felicitated with Gold Medals. A vote of thanks was proposed by Deputy Registrar Fr S Antony Raj SJ.