Greater Noida-based Galgotias University recently organised its 10th Convocation Ceremony for 6656 students graduating in various disciplines including 73 Ph.D. scholars, 3953 undergraduates, 2250 postgraduates, 199 diploma holders and 181 integrated programme graduates.
The ceremony was attended by the Chief Guest, Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar, Padma Shri awardee and former Chairman of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) along with a number of other dignitaries including Umashankar Pandey (Padma Shri awardee and social activist), Dr. R. G. Agarwal (Chairman Emeritus, Dhanuka Agritech Limited) and special guests Nagendra Goyal (Joint Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Government of India) and Vinit Goenka.
The University highlighted successful placement outcomes by naming large firm employers such as Infosys, Cognizant Technologies, Accenture, Ernst & Young (EY), and Capgemini in addition to over 1,200 recruiting companies upon which it has strong relationships.
The Chancellor of the University congratulated all graduating students on their achievements and encouraged them to be resilient by reminding them that it is through overcoming challenges that we grow and develop our strengths and character. Dr. R. G. Agarwal reminded everyone that discipline, consistency and self-regulation are essential attributes for success over an extended period.
