Over 37,000 MSU students to receive degrees
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University is set to host its 33rd convocation, where over 37,000 students will receive their degrees. The event will feature the awarding of doctoral degrees to several high-profile officials, including police and judicial officers.
Why it matters
Convocation ceremonies are significant milestones in the academic calendar, reflecting the output of the higher education system and its engagement with public sector professionals.
A total of 37,877 students — 12,932 men and 24,945 women — will receive their degrees in the 33r d convocation of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) on its Abhishekapatti campus on Tuesday (July 28).
Of these graduands 871 — 175 men and 696 women — will receive their degrees in person from Governor and Chancellor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, while 37,006 students will get it in absentia.
Speaking to reporters here on Friday, Vice-Chancellor N. Chandrasekar said 758 Ph.D. scholars — 163 men and 595 women — and 113 medallists (60 undergraduates and 53 postgraduates) would receive their degrees from the Governor.
Founding Vice-Chancellor of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi, B. Madhusoodhana Kurup, the chief guest of the convocation, would deliver the convocation address. Minister for Higher Education P. Viswanathan would felicitate.
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