IIHMR University, Jaipur, organised its annual convocation ceremony at the university campus on July 21 with Governor of Rajasthan, Haribhau Kishanrao Bagde as the chief guest. The graduating batch consisted of 225 students from MBA (Hospital & Health Management), 125 students from MBA (Pharmaceutical Management), 9 from MBA (Development Management), 2 from MPH (Implementation Science), 35 from MPH (Executive), and 18 from MHA (Executive). 9 doctoral students were also awarded with degrees.
Shri Sudarshan Jain, Chairperson, IIHMR University, presided over the convocation ceremony and said that the convocation is a moment of joy and pride for everyone. He further advised students to continue their learning journey forever.
Welcoming the dignitaries and students, Dr. PR Sodani, President, IIHMR University, shared, “I extend my heartiest congratulations to our graduating students. Out of 423 graduating students, 247 were women, outnumbering 176 male students. Sharing the university’s annual report, Dr. Sodani said this year’s placement season marked another milestone for the university. The highest package stood at INR 28.56 LPA, with 11 students securing international placements in the UAE, Kenya, Indonesia, and Congo, highlighting the growing global recognition of IIHMR University’s talent pool.
Governor in his keynote requested all the graduating students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired over the past two years towards the noble cause of nation-building. “Always remember that you are the ambassadors of IIHMR University. Take our legacy of excellence in academics, innovations and impactful research wherever you go. My key message to the graduating students is to lead with integrity and serve with compassion.”
Inspiring the passing-out class, Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, Drugs Controller General of India, as the Guest of Honour, said, “India is a very important part of the global healthcare value chain. We provide medicines and trained manpower to more than 200 countries worldwide. Healthcare is not just a system but a promise of care, dignity, and equity for all. Uphold it with integrity, lead with humility, and serve with heart. Contributing to building society is our duty. Helping patients is the highest order of service.”
Dr. Pramod Yeole, Vice Chancellor, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, as the Guest of Honour, said, “Over 70% of the Rajasthan population lives in rural areas; that statistic must not just inform policy, it must inspire action. Rural Healthcare is central to our development as a state and as a nation. You are graduating at a time when Healthcare is being redefined. Where public health is finally getting recognition with resources, and where the government is investing in grassroots infrastructure and workforce development. As you walk out of this gate, you will carry fire for knowledge, for service, for justice and change.”
Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Founder-Trustee of IIHMR, suggested that graduating students look at their jobs as learning tools. He also encouraged the graduates to enjoy life, remember their purpose, and see every challenge as a new lesson.
