The University celebrated its 13th Convocation Ceremony with grandeur at the Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Auditorium, conferring degrees and diplomas on nearly 1,500 students from the academic session 2025–26.

Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur felicitated distinguished guests, while President Prof (Dr.) Sandeep Singh delivered the welcome address.

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti presented the Annual Report, outlining key academic milestones and achievements.

Chief Guest Virendra Sharma, British Parliamentarian and former MP for Ealing Southall (2007–2024), delivered the Convocation Address, emphasizing perseverance, dignity of labour, democratic responsibility, and strengthening India–UK relations.

Honoris Causa was conferred upon:

• Virendra Sharma
• Adv. Santosh Shukla (Supreme Court of India)
• Mr. Sukhwinder Singh Bindra (Member, NISD; Former Chairman, Punjab Youth Development Board)
• Mr. Kirti Sharma (Chairman, Sherman Group of Companies, New Delhi)

D.Litt. Degrees awarded to:

• Dr. K. K. Khandelwal, IAS (Retd.) – D.Litt. in Law; Former Principal Secretary, Government of Haryana; Chief National Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides, India
• Dr. Tajinder Kaur – D.Litt. in Airline, Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Dr. Dharminder Singh – D.Litt. in Anthropological Linguistics

Chancellor Leadership Awards presented to Sh. Rakesh Goyal and Sh. Shivkanwar Singh Sandhu.

Awards of Honour and Appreciation were presented to distinguished academicians, administrators, and professionals.

Governor’s Medals, Gold Medals, and degrees across Ph.D., Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, FIIP, and COE programmes were awarded to meritorious students.

Anita Bose Pfaff, daughter of Subhas Chandra Bose, addressed the gathering virtually from Germany, inspiring students to serve the nation with dedication and integrity.

The ceremony concluded on a celebratory and inspirational note, marking another milestone in the University’s academic journey.

The 13th Convocation Ceremony of Desh Bhagat University was celebrated with great splendour at the Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Auditorium, where nearly 1,500 students from the academic session 2025–26 were conferred degrees and diplomas. Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur felicitated distinguished guests, while President Prof (Dr.) Sandeep Singh extended a warm welcome. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti presented the Annual Report, highlighting the University’s academic milestones and achievements. The Chief Guest, Virendra Sharma, British Parliamentarian and former MP for Ealing Southall (2007–2024), delivered an inspiring address, reflecting on his journey in public service and emphasizing perseverance, dignity of labour, and democratic responsibility, along with his efforts in strengthening India–UK relations. Honoris Causa and D.Litt. degrees were conferred upon eminent personalities in recognition of their outstanding contributions, alongside the presentation of Chancellor Leadership Awards, Awards of Honour, and Awards of Appreciation. Governor’s Medals and Gold Medals were also awarded to meritorious students across various academic programmes. Adding a proud moment to the occasion, Anita Bose Pfaff, daughter of Subhas Chandra Bose, addressed the gathering virtually from Germany, encouraging graduates to serve the nation with integrity and dedication. The ceremony concluded on an inspirational note, marking yet another milestone in the illustrious journey of the University.