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Dhirubhai Ambani University Celebrates 20th Convocation, Awards 649 Degrees

Dhirubhai Ambani University held its 20th annual convocation at its Gandhinagar campus, conferring degrees upon 649 students. The ceremony featured addresses from Chief Guest Professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi and Chairperson Tina Anil Ambani, who emphasized human-centered innovation and personal well-being. The event also included the announcement of the new Distinguished Alumnus Award, with Pavitar Singh named as the inaugural recipient. The convocation highlighted the university's growth as a multidisciplinary institution shaping talent in technology, design, and research.

Key Points: DAU 20th Convocation: 649 Degrees Conferred in Gandhinagar

  • 649 degrees awarded across programs
  • Tina Ambani's message on innovation & health
  • Inaugural Distinguished Alumnus Award announced
  • University marks 25th anniversary
  • Event presided by Ambassador TS Tirumurti
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Dhirubhai Ambani University confers 649 degrees at its 20th Convocation

Dhirubhai Ambani University held its 20th convocation, awarding 649 UG, PG, and PhD degrees. Tina Ambani addressed graduates on innovation and well-being.

"continue advancing technology-driven innovation while adopting human-centred design - Tina Anil Ambani"

Gandhinagar, January 17

Dhirubhai Ambani University on Saturday held its 20th Convocation at its Gandhinagar campus, awarding degrees to 649 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.

Professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Electrical Engineering and former Director of IIT Madras, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered the convocation address.

The ceremony was presided over by Ambassador TS Tirumurti, Member of the Board of Governors. Senior university leaders were also in attendance, including Director General Prof (Dr) Tathagata Bandyopadhyay, Director of the Faculty of Technology Dr G Venkatesh, Director of the School of Law Prof. (Dr) Avinash Dadhich, and Executive Registrar Siddharth Swaminarayan, along with other dignitaries, faculty members, and staff.

Among the graduating students, 348 were from undergraduate programmes, including B.Tech (ICT), B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing), B.Tech (Honours) ICT with a minor in Computational Science, and B.Tech (EVD). A total of 295 postgraduate degrees were awarded under M.Tech (ICT), M.Tech (EC), M.Sc (IT), M.Sc (Data Science), M.Sc (Agricultural Analytics) and M.Des (Communication Design) programmes. In addition, six research scholars were awarded PhD degrees.

The celebrations began on January 16 with a pre-convocation award ceremony recognising excellence in academic and professional fields. The event featured the Faculty Appreciation Awards 2025 and the Student Research Excellence Awards 2025, alongside honours for students with outstanding achievements in co-curricular activities.

Dhirubhai Ambani University Chairperson Tina Anil Ambani delivered a special message to the graduating students. In her address, she urged students to continue advancing technology-driven innovation while adopting human-centred design as their defining foundation. She also reminded them not to neglect their greatest asset--their health--while pursuing their goals. Emphasising the importance of physical and mental well-being, she said these form the foundation of every endeavour and provide strength during times of stress and challenge.

To mark its 25th anniversary, the University has instituted the Distinguished Alumnus Award to honour alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and meaningful social contribution. The inaugural award has been conferred on Pavitar Singh, a B.Tech (ICT) graduate from the 2005 batch, in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments and long-standing association with DAU. The formal presentation of the award will take place at a separate felicitation ceremony.

The convocation also highlighted DAU's evolution as a multidisciplinary institution and its role in shaping talent across engineering, data science, agricultural analytics, design, and research.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is fantastic news! 649 degrees is a significant number. I'm particularly impressed by the focus on human-centred design and student well-being in Tina Ambani's address. In our race for marks and placements, we often forget health. A very important message for all students and parents.
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Vikram M
While it's a proud moment, I hope the high cost of education at such private institutions is also being addressed. Not every brilliant student can afford it. More scholarships and need-based aid would make this success truly inclusive.
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Rohit P
M.Sc in Agricultural Analytics! 👏 This is the kind of innovation we need to support our farmers and improve food security. Blending tech with core sectors is the way forward. Congratulations to the university and all the passing out students.
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Sarah B
Attending a convocation with such esteemed guests like Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi must have been inspiring for the graduates. The new Distinguished Alumnus Award is a great initiative to build a strong legacy. Wishing all the best to the class of 2025!
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Nikhil C
Only 6 PhDs out of 649 degrees? I wish there was more emphasis on fundamental research and doctoral studies. For India to become a true knowledge economy, we need to produce many more PhDs and invest in long-term research, not just job-ready graduates.

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