: Shiv Nadar University Chennai on July 21 held its second Convocation for the Class of 2026. Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and Co-founder of Zoho Corporation, attended the ceremony as Chief Guest. Roshni Nadar Malhotra and Shikhar Malhotra, Trustees of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, were present with R. Srinivasan, Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai and Prof. S.K. Bhattacharyya, Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai, to congratulate the graduating class.
The Convocation brought together 446 graduating students, parents, deans of various departments, members of the Board, faculty, alumni and distinguished guests. An impressive 81% of this batch has already secured placements with leading corporates across diverse sectors — IT, Fintech, Emerging Tech, AI/Data Science, Product/SaaS/Enterprise Platforms, Consulting & Advisory, Analytics, E-commerce, Banking, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Financial Services, and Audit/Tax. A number of students have also chosen to pursue higher studies at universities in India and abroad. Prof. S K Bhattacharyya, Vice-Chancellor congratulated the graduating class and their families and provided a brief on the academic journey of the young university.
Addressing the students, Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder, Zoho Corporation, said, “As you graduate today, remember that every technological revolution rewards those who are willing to learn and reinvent themselves. AI will reshape industries, but it also reinforces an enduring truth: strong foundations matter. Whatever your field, invest in mastering the fundamentals, because technology is only as powerful as the quality of the thinking that guides it. Stay curious, embrace change with optimism, and never stop earning your place in an evolving world.”
Shikhar Malhotra, Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation, said, “At the Shiv Nadar Foundation, we have always believed that building institutions is one of the most powerful ways to unlock India’s potential. Today, across 13 academic institutions, more than 18,000 students are supported by a dedicated community of faculty, administrators and leaders committed to nurturing some of the country’s finest minds. The integration of SSN College of Engineering with Shiv Nadar University Chennai marks an important new chapter, bringing together SSN’s strong engineering legacy with the opportunities offered by a multidisciplinary university and creating greater possibilities for students, faculty and research.”
