Shiv Nadar University Chennai Hosts First Convocation, Confers Degrees to 404 Graduates Across Disciplines !

Shiv Nadar University Chennai Hosts First Convocation, Confers Degrees to 404 Graduates Across Disciplines
Chennai, July 2025: Shiv Nadar University Chennai, a pioneering institution in higher education, marked a historic milestone as it hosted its First Convocation Ceremony at the Justice Pratap Singh Auditorium. The event celebrated the achievements of 404 graduates from across 11 Indian states and 1 union territory, reflecting the university’s growing national footprint.
Chief Guest Ms. Renuka Ramnath, Founder & CEO of Multiples Asset Management Ltd., Mumbai, delivered the Convocation Address. She was joined by Mr. Shikhar Malhotra, Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation, Mr. R. Srinivasan, Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai, and Dr Sriman Kumar Bhattacharya, Vice-Chancellor. The ceremony was also attended by members of the university’s Governing Council, distinguished faculty, proud families, and guests from academia and industry.
The proceedings began with a ceremonial academic procession and the invocation, followed by the formal declaration of the Convocation by Chancellor R. Srinivasan. Degrees were conferred across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Engineering, Commerce and Economics.
The graduating batch included:
 257 students from the School of Engineering
 93 students from the School of Commerce
 41 students from the School of Science & Humanities

Addressing the Class of 2025, Shikhar Malhotra, Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation, said: “This isn’t just a graduation – it’s a moment of creation. The Class of 2025 didn’t just study here; they built something extraordinary from the ground up. As the very first graduating class, they have shaped the spirit, culture, and direction of Shiv Nadar University Chennai in ways that will echo for decades. They placed their trust in a new institution and, in doing so, became the architects of its legacy. Today, they don’t just leave with degrees – they leave as pioneers, changemakers, and ambassadors of the Shiv Nadar vision.”
Chief Guest Ms. Renuka Ramnath, Founder & CEO of Multiples Asset Management Ltd., Mumbai said: “Success does not come from joining a big name – it comes from having the courage to think originally and act fearlessly. When I chose to pioneer private capital investment in India, there were doubts and whispers that I was stepping back in my career. But I believed in the opportunity, even when it was invisible to others. Today, private capital flows into India have grown from a few hundred million dollars to over $60 billion annually. That’s the power of conviction. My message to every graduate is this: question assumptions, don’t be afraid of failure, and define success on your own terms. Above all, stay balanced, stay grounded, and never forget to lift others as you rise.”
Mr Srinivasan, Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai said: “This convocation is not only a celebration of academic achievement, but a reaffirmation of our belief that education is the most powerful force for transformation. The graduates here today will carry forward the legacy of excellence envisioned by Shiv Nadar, and shape a future where knowledge, innovation, and ethics lead the way.”
Dr Sriman Kumar Bhattacharya, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai lauded the graduates for their resilience, particularly in navigating the challenges of a post-pandemic world. He reiterated the university’s commitment to research-led education, interdisciplinary learning, and preparing global-ready professionals.
The ceremony also celebrated academic excellence and leadership, with gold medals and silver medals conferred upon outstanding students.
The convocation concluded with an emotional hat-toss moment, as graduates pledged to uphold the values of their Alma Mater and contribute meaningfully to society as professionals, changemakers, and responsible citizens.
The event witnessed participation from nearly 1200 attendees, marking the culmination of years of academic pursuit and reaffirming the university’s mission to empower the next generation of innovators, ethical leaders, and changemakers.
Notes to the Editor
About Shiv Nadar University Chennai
Shiv Nadar University Chennai (https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/ ) is a quality-focused University offering wide range of specialized academic programs at the undergraduate level to start with. The University has been set up by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by Mr. Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$ 13.8 billion leading global technology enterprise. Shiv Nadar University Chennai endeavors to become a pioneering institution of higher education, setting new global academic benchmarks and revolutionizing the education landscape in the country.
The University campus features state-of-the-art infrastructure for learning, including seminar halls, auditoria, libraries, gymnasium, sports complex and hostels for men and women. The campus is entirely wi-fi enabled with 24/7 internet access.
The University offers a holistic educational environment that is continually evolving to bridge the gap between the classroom and professional demands by a group of world-class faculties who are progressive academicians, leading thinkers, eminent professionals and innovative educators from ranked global universities. The University has commenced its journey towards becoming a globally acclaimed center for learning and innovation in engineering, commerce, and management, and economics will continue to add diverse disciplines to its repertoire.

About Shiv Nadar Foundation
 Established in 1994, by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$13.8 billion leading global technology enterprise, the Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education, and to bridge 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$1.5 billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently, over 16,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff are part of the Foundation along with more than 26,000 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.