Greater Noida, 25 May 2026: Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR celebrated its Twelfth Convocation Ceremony at its campus, marking the graduation of the Class of 2026 and the University’s fifteenth year since inception. The milestone year also coincides with 50 years of HCL, reflecting a wider legacy of institution-building across education, research and technology.
- Vijayakumar, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, HCLTech, presided over the ceremony as Chief Guest. Bharat Ratna Professor C. N. R. Rao was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by the University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science, research and higher education. The honour was received on Professor Rao’s behalf by Distinguished Guest, Padma Shri Professor K.N. Ganesh. The ceremony was attended by over 3000 people including trustees, members of the Board, graduating students, parents, faculty members, alumni and distinguished dignitaries.
Receiving the award, Professor K.N Ganesh, said, “As the graduating class steps into a rapidly evolving world, I encourage them to remain curious, embrace uncertainty, and continue asking questions that deepen understanding rather than seek quick answers. Science, knowledge, and innovation have always advanced through perseverance, problem-solving, and the courage to pursue curiosity for its own sake. What truly remains with us after we leave an institution is not only academic learning, but the values, relationships, and spirit of inquiry nurtured along the way. I congratulate the Class of 2026 and hope they move forward with purpose, humility, and an unwavering commitment to learning and contributing meaningfully to society.”
Over the past fifteen years, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR has emerged as one of India’s leading multidisciplinary research university. Bringing together engineering, natural sciences, humanities, management and entrepreneurship, the university has built a research-led academic environment that encourages inquiry, interdisciplinary learning and academic rigour. As one of India’s youngest Institutions of Eminence, it continues to prepare students for a rapidly changing world shaped by technology, scientific progress and complex global challenges.
Addressing the graduating class, Shikhar Malhotra, Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, said, “Today marks a proud milestone for Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, as we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 during a landmark year for the University. At our university, we hope to have nurtured in our students the ability to think critically, act with empathy, and remain committed to creating meaningful impact. India’s future will be shaped by individuals who combine talent with purpose, ambition with integrity, and success with a sense of responsibility towards society. We are immensely proud of the Class of 2026 and look forward to seeing the extraordinary paths they will forge.”
This year, 581 undergraduate, 158 postgraduate, and 55 doctoral students from the School of Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and School of Management and Entrepreneurship were awarded degrees. Students were also recognised for outstanding academic achievements research excellence, leadership, and contributions to the wider university community.
About Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, is a student-centric, multidisciplinary research university offering various academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The Institution was set up in 2011 by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by Mr. Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL. As per QS Asia 2025 rankings, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, India’s youngest Institution of Eminence (IoE), is placed amongst the top 22% institutions in Asia. As per the Nature India Index 2025, it was ranked amongst the top200 young universities globally. . In the Government’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Shiv Nadar IoE has been the youngest institution in the ‘top 100’ Overall list for nine consecutive years.
About Shiv Nadar Foundation
Established in 1994 by Shiv Nadar, Founder of HCL – a US$14.7 billion leading global technology conglomerate – the Foundation is committed to creating a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education and bridging the socio-economic divide. Over the last 30 years, the Foundation has directly touched the lives of over 39,000 alumni and students through its marquee institutions in literacy, K12 and higher education. Today, the Foundation has a community of over 100,000 constituents, which includes not only globally dispersed alumni and students but also faculty members, corporate executives, and extended families.
The Foundation has invested over US$1.85 billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently, over 18,000 students and over 3,000 faculty and staff are part of the Foundation along with more than 30,000-strong globally dispersed alumni community.
The Foundation’s students have gone to study at some of the best institutions globally, including the Ivy League in the US and top universities in other countries, including Australia, Singapore, China and UK. Students are also working in major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Honda, HP, Schindler, and several others, both in India and across other geographies. Faculty across the Foundation institutions are drawn from the best Indian and international universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation.
The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of ‘Creative Philanthropy’. It is a powerful model which envisages creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high-impact, socio-economic transformation.
