Lko’s Maharishi varsity 6th Convocation: Students urged to work for nation-building; 2,455 receive degrees, diplomas

The V-C said that a convocation was a celebration of the students’ entire journey—their hard work, dedication, and aspirations.

The Sixth Convocation of Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Lucknow, was held on Friday. This year, the University awarded 34 PhD degrees, 1,257 postgraduate degrees, 830 undergraduate degrees, and 334 diplomas. In total, 2,455 students received degrees and diplomas.

Medal winners at the convocation ceremony of Maharishi University of Information Technology, in Lucknow, on Friday (HT Photo)

Chancellor Ajay Prakash Srivastava congratulated all the graduating students and emphasised that a combination of quality education, creative thinking, and discipline forms the foundation of a strong and prosperous India.

Vice-Chancellor Bhanu Pratap Singh, in his address, expressed pride in the students’ achievements, stating that the convocation is not merely a degree-awarding ceremony but a celebration of the students’ entire journey—their hard work, dedication, and aspirations.

The chief guest was Dr Sanjeev Mishra, vice-chancellor, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, while the guest of honour was Dr Anil Kumar, director, ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru. Both dignitaries encouraged the graduates to contribute to nation-building and pursue meaningful careers.

A major highlight of the convocation was the traditional Shobha Yatra, inspired by India’s cultural heritage. All participants were dressed in traditional Indian attire, with every student adorned in a ceremonial turban (pagdi) and a yellow stole (patka), symbolising pride in Indian culture and tradition.