University of Hyderabad Holds 26th Convocation

The University of Hyderabad hosted its 26th convocation, awarding 1,721 degrees, including 300 Ph.D.s, and 178 academic medals. Chancellor Justice L. Narasimha Reddy encouraged graduates to lead with integrity, while Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged them to remain humble. Former DRDO chairman Samir V. Kamat advised students to embrace lifelong learning and collaboration.

Vice-Chancellor J. Anuradha reported that the university secured ₹184 crore in active research projects and noted 34 faculty members rank among the world’s top 2% of researchers. The event also honored five faculty members with the 2026 Chancellor’s Award for their contributions to research and academia.

Editor's note: The draft omits the names of the five faculty members who received the Chancellor’s Award, which were explicitly provided in the source text.

This article is AI-generated and fact-gated. Original reporting: The Hindu