NLSIU Cancels Convocation For 2026 Batch Citing 'Unavoidable Circumstances'

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru has announced the cancellation of its 34th Annual Convocation, which was scheduled to be held on September 12, citing unavoidable circumstances.As per its communication, all graduating students will now be conferred their degrees 'in absentia', as per the notification issued by the University today. In the communication issued, the Registrar has informed that despite 'collective best efforts', the convocation could not be held due to 'unavoidable circumstances'.The notification adds that graduating students would receive their certificates by courier or can collect them from campus.“…On August 3, 2026, the Academic Administration team had emailed the graduating students with advance notice of September 12, 2026 as the proposed date for the Annual Convocation. Despite our collective best efforts, due to unavoidable circumstances, we are unable to hold the 34th Annual Convocation”, the notification states.