Sixth Convocation of Royal Global University Concludes, 1609 Graduates Awarded Degrees
Honoris Causa conferred on Dr. Ashok Seth, Sudha Murty, Sajjan Jindal, Devajit Saikia, William Dalrymple
Convocation Address delivered by Shekhar Gupta, Editor-in-Chief of The Print
GUWAHATI, October 30, 2026:
The Sixth Convocation of The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) was held today in the presence of a galaxy
of eminent dignitaries. Altogether 1,609 graduates were awarded degrees, of which 45 were awarded the Ph.D.
degrees, 832 undergraduate degrees, 685 postgraduate degrees, and 47 were awarded diplomas. Honoris Causa
Degrees were conferred upon five distinguished personalities—Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) to Dr. Ashok Seth,
Padma Bhushan awardee & Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute; Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) to Smt. Sudha
Murty, Padma Bhushan awardee, MP, Rajya Sabha, and renowned author, philanthropist and educator; Sri Sajjan
Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director, JSW Group; Sri Devajit Saikia, Advocate General of Assam and
Secretary, BCCI; and Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) to Sri William Dalrymple, eminent historian, author and
public intellectual.
The Convocation was presided over by Sri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Hon’ble Governor of Assam and the Visitor
of RGU. It was graced by Sri Shekhar Gupta, Padma Bhushan Awardee and Editor-in-Chief of The Print who
delivered the Convocation Address; Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Minister of Education, Assam; Dr. Vanlalthlana, Minister
of Education, Mizoram, apart from RGU Chancellor Dr AK Pansari and Pro Chancellor Sri AK Modi, among others.
Sri JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare congratulated the graduates through a video
message.
Congratulating the graduates, Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya said, “Your achievement is a recognition
of your hard work. The true significance of your knowledge and talent now lies in how you utilise them for
the welfare of society and the progress of the nation.” He said that universities have responsibilities to
familiarise students not only with subject-specific knowledge but also with the real challenges faced by
society. The Assam Royal Global University has established its identity in the field of higher education by
contributing to its expansion in Assam and providing students with diverse opportunities, he added.
Chancellor Dr A. K. Pansari in his address called upon the graduating students to be global in vision, but local in commitment. Emphasising on sustainability and green consciousness, he said, “As you build businesses, lead institutions, conduct research or serve your communities, let sustainability be part of every decision”. Vice Chancellor Alak Kumar Buragohain welcomed the august gathering and presented the University Report.
Chancellor’s gold medals were awarded to Neelav Kumar Das, MSc (Botany) for PG, and to Sibani Pattnaik, BA, LLB (H) for UG. Five Salvers: Prof Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri Best Science Graduate Award went to Sayantanee Chakraborty, MSc (Nutrition & Dietetics); Gini Devi Pansari Award for Excellence in Literary Activities went to Mujahidul Islam, MA (JMC).; Sanwarmal Modi Award for Excellence in Cultural Activities went to Kingshuk Akshaye, MA (Political Science) ; Suresh Kumar Prithani Award for Excellence in Mentoring went to Roselin Akhtar Faruque, MBA; and Basudeo Pansari Award for Excellence in Community Service went to Sibani Pattnaik, BA-LLB (H). Apart from this, 49 gold medals and 43 silver medals were presented to successful students from various departments of the university.
