Manipal University Jaipur Completes 13th Convocation, Awards 4184 Degrees and 62 Gold Medals
Jaipur: Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) successfully concluded its two-day 13th Convocation Ceremony. A total of 4184 degrees and 62 gold medals were awarded to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate students at the event on October 31st and November 1st, 2026.
A total of 3,681 undergraduate students, 400 postgraduate students and 103 PhD scholars graduated. The university awarded 62 gold medals for exceptional academic performance. 45 gold medals were awarded for undergraduate students, 16 for postgraduate students and 1 for doctorate students.
Manipal University Jaipur 2026 Convocation Ceremony
Degrees were awarded to students from the four faculties of Manipal University Jaipur. The Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture had the highest number of graduates with 2889 degrees awarded.
|
Faculty |
Degrees Awarded |
|
Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture (FoSTA) |
2,889 |
|
Faculty of Management, Commerce and Arts (FoMCA) |
837 |
|
Faculty of Law (FoL) |
236 |
|
Faculty of Health Sciences (FoHS) |
222 |
|
Total |
4,184 |
Jayant Chaudhary Encourages Students to Continue Learning
On the second day of the event, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary addressed the students via a special video message. He praised the university for its academic success and encouraged the Class of 2026 to continue their learning. He encouraged them to upgrade their skills regularly and be flexible in their future careers.
Chaudhary also praised MUJ for achieving a rank of 58 in the NIRF University category and a five-star QS rating. He highlighted the importance of sports in creating discipline, teamwork and leadership skills. He also pointed out the opportunities that can be created in the sports industry.
Dr Narayana Sabhahit Emphasises the Importance of Human Values in the AI Era
Dr. Narayana Sabhahit, Advisor and former Pro Vice-Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) attended the final ceremony as Guest of Honour. He spoke about how the graduates can adapt to the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace and academia. He encouraged students to use AI as a tool to help them whilst creating human values such as empathy, ethical decision making, leadership and environmental responsibility.
University Officers Praise Class of 2026
The ceremony featured speeches from university officers. Pro President Cdr. (Dr.) Anil Rana opened the ceremony welcoming the dignitaries and thanking Padma Shri Dr. T. M. A. Pai for his contribution as the founder of Manipal Education and Manipal Group. University President Dr. N. N. Sharma gave an overview of the university's journey since it was established in 2011 and congratulated the students. He thanked parents, teachers and mentors for their support.
On the first day of the event Dr. H. S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education attended as Chief Guest. Over 1570 graduates, 21 gold medalists and 18 PhD scholars were celebrated.
Special Gold Medalists
Students were celebrated for their exceptional achievements. The special gold medal winners were:
- Aadrian Routh and Anushka Kothiyal – Chairperson's Gold Medal for Overall Excellence
- Priyanka Sharma – President's Gold Medal for Excellence in Research
- Tathya Govil – President's Gold Medal for Excellence in Extra Curricular Activities
- Sujit Subhash Sonune – Dr. K. Kasturirangan Gold Medal for Entrepreneurship and Leadership Qualities
- Muskan Mittal – Smt. Chandravati Gold Medal for Excellence in Design Education and Research
The Controller of Examinations, Dr. Dasari Nagaraju, gave the graduation statistics and administered the oath to graduates after the degrees were conferred by the Chairperson Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh. The two day event concluded with a vote of thanks from Registrar Dr. Amit Soni and the singing of the National Anthem.
What the 13th Convocation Means for MUJ Graduates
The 2026 convocation marked a significant step for thousands of students transitioning from studying at university to entering the workforce, research and further study. Throughout the speeches, importance was placed on upgrading skills and working with new technologies.
The degrees and medals are a celebration of the students' academic success. The university sent a message to the Class of 2026 that they will need to be flexible, innovate responsibly and continue to learn to progress in their careers.
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of degrees given at Manipal University Jaipur's 13th convocation?
A total of 4184 degrees were awarded during the 13th convocation ceremony of Manipal University Jaipur on October 31 and November 1, 2026.
Q2. How many gold medals have been awarded at MUJ Convocation 2026?
A total of 62 gold medals were given out of which 45 were awarded to UG students, 16 to PG students and 1 to a PhD scholar.
Q3. How many UG, PG and PhD degrees have been awarded?
3681 UG degrees, 400 PG degrees and 103 doctorates were awarded.
Q4. Who were the speakers on the second day of Manipal University Jaipur's 13th convocation?
Jayant Chaudhary sent a video message to the students. Dr. Narayana Sabhahit (Advisor and former Pro Vice-Chancellor of MAHE) was present as the Guest of Honour.
Q5. Which faculty had the highest number of degrees awarded?
The Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture had the highest number of degrees awarded, i.e. 2889 degrees.
Q6. Who were the recipients of the Chairperson's Gold Medal for Overall Excellence?
The recipients of the Chairperson's Gold Medal for Overall Excellence were Aadrian Routh and Anushka Kothiyal.
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