Gulbarga University Celebrates 43rd Annual Convocation with Prestigious Honors
Gulbarga University marked a significant milestone on Tuesday with its 43rd annual convocation ceremony, held at the Dr BR Ambedkar Bhavan on the Jnana Ganga campus in Kalaburagi. The event brought together thousands of students, faculty members, and distinguished guests to recognize academic excellence and honor contributions to society.
Honorary Doctorates Awarded to Distinguished Personalities
Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot presided over the ceremony, conferring honorary doctorates upon three notable individuals for their exceptional service. Former minister PGR Sindhia received recognition for his substantial political and social contributions, while former minister Murugesh Nirani was honored for his dedicated social service. Activist Kedara Lingayya Hiremath was awarded for his unwavering commitment to social causes, highlighting the university's appreciation for public service.
Academic Excellence Takes Center Stage
The convocation shone a spotlight on student achievements, with 77 outstanding performers receiving a remarkable total of 172 gold medals. Channamma, a Kannada studies student, emerged as the star of the event by securing an impressive 11 gold medals, earning her the affectionate nickname "Golden Girl." Other top achievers included:
- Rahul from Zoology department with 9 medals
- Surekha from MBA program with 8 medals
- Shamim Rafat from Political Science with 6 medals
- Deepa from Social Work with 6 medals
- Subiya Nurain from Computer Science with 5 medals
- Priyanka Rathod from Chemistry with 5 medals
- Shashikumar from Biochemistry with 5 medals
- Preeti G Khemkar from Gurukul Degree College in BCom with 5 medals
Research Scholars Recognized with PhD Degrees
The university awarded PhD degrees to 123 research scholars across various faculties, demonstrating its commitment to advanced research and academic growth. The distribution included:
- Faculty of Arts: 30 candidates
- Social Sciences: 26 candidates
- Science and Technology: 47 candidates
- Commerce and Management: 9 candidates
- Education: 7 candidates
- Law: 4 candidates
Among these scholars, 62 were men and 61 were women, reflecting balanced gender representation in research pursuits.
Dignitaries and Closing Message
The ceremony was attended by prominent figures including Higher Education Minister and University Chancellor Dr MC Sudhakar, Vice-Chancellor Prof Shashikanth S Udikeri, and retired Vice-Chancellor Prof LM Patnaik from Pune's Deemed University of Advanced Defense Technology. The convocation concluded with an inspiring message emphasizing the importance of research, dedication, and service to society, leaving attendees motivated and proud of their institution's achievements.
