Fifth Convocation of Royal Global University Concludes
1967 Degrees Awarded, D.Sc. conferred on Dr. Naresh Trehan, D.Litt. on Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi & Sanjiv Goenka, LL.D. on Mahesh Agarwal
GUWAHATI, October 31, 2025: The Fifth Convocation of The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has been held successfully here today in the presence of a galaxy of eminent dignitaries. Altogether 1,967 graduates were awarded degrees, out of which 32 scholars were awarded Ph.D. degrees, 777 students were awarded postgraduate and integrated course degrees, and 1,093 students were awarded undergraduate degrees. Honoris Causa Degrees were conferred upon four distinguished personalities—Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) to Dr. Naresh Trehan, Padma Bhushan awardee & Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta; Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) to Sri Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group; Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) to Padma Shri and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Sri Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi; Doctor of Law (LL.D.) to Sri Mahesh Agarwal, Eminent Advocate and Managing Partner, Agarwal Law Associates.
The Convocation was presided over by Sri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Hon’ble Governor of Assam and the Visitor of RGU. It was graced by Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, Member of Rajya Sabha who delivered the Convocation address; Sri Bimal Borah, Minister of Industries & Commerce, Sri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, Lok Sabha Member, apart from RGU Chancellor Dr AK Pansari, Pro Chancellor Sri AK Modi, Vice Chancellor Prof AK Buragohain, among others. In absentia, Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Education Minister of Assam, conveyed his congratulatory message to the graduating students.
Soon after the Convocation was declared open by the Chancellor of RGU Dr. A. K. Pansari, Vice Chancellor of RGU Prof. A. K. Buragohain welcomed the august gathering and presented the University Report. This was followed by presentation of Honoris Causa Degrees, presentation of the candidates for the award of degrees and diplomas, administration of pledge, award of Ph.D. Degrees, Medals and Salvers to the graduates.
Congratulating the graduates, Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya said that Education must uphold the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”—the world is one family— by fostering values of unity, empathy, and global citizenship. “I am glad to see that Royal Global University aligns with the National Education Policy, which emphasizes holistic development, skill enhancement, and value-based learning”, he stated.
Delivering the Convocation Address, Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi remarked that the North East is an integral part of the rising India. Drawing a symbolic connection, he highlighted that the very name Arunachal—meaning the land of the rising sun—beautifully reflects this spirit.
Addressing the graduating students, RGU Chancellor Dr A. K. Pansari reiterated his dream of envisioning 50,000 outstanding leaders and entrepreneurs emerging from RGU over the next decade, ready to transform the Northeast and help build Viksit Bharat by 2047. Emphasising on sustainability and green consciousness, he said that “Planting a Sapling. A Must Today, For Survival Tomorrow” is his green motto.
The Honorary Doctor of Science Degree was conferred upon Dr Naresh Trehan for his pioneering contributions to cardiac science and service to healthcare. Sri Sanjiv Goenka received Honorary Doctor of Letters for his contribution to education, nation-building and public welfare. Sri Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi was conferred with Honorary Doctor of Literature in recognition of his lifetime devotion to literature enriching the region’s literary heritage while Honorary Doctor of Law was awarded to Sri Mahesh Agarwal for his dedication to advancement of justice and the public good.
The Convocation began with the grand and elegant Academic Procession, which was participated by the Registrar of the University, Academic Council members, members of Board of Governors, Deans of different schools, Heads of different Departments, and the Award recipients. The Convocation ended with the signing of the National Anthem.
