GD Goenka University hosted its 11th Convocation Ceremony on 20 January 2026 (Tuesday). The event was held at the university’s Sohna Road campus in Gurugram. The ceremony marked the formal awarding of doctoral, postgraduate, undergraduate, and diploma degrees to students from various courses.
Former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Other guests of honour included Maj. Gen. (Retd.) G. D. Bakshi and Dr Raj Nehru, Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister of Haryana.
Senior university officials, including Mrs Renu Goenka (Chancellor, GD Goenka University and Vice Chairperson, GD Goenka Group), Mr Nipun Goenka (Pro-Chancellor, GD Goenka University and Managing Director, GD Goenka Group), Mrs Radhika Goenka (Deputy Pro-Chancellor, GD Goenka University and Executive Director, GD Goenka Group), Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Shenoy (Vice-Chancellor, GD Goenka University) and Prof. (Dr.) Dhirendra Singh Parihar (Pro Vice-Chancellor – Administration & Registrar), along with faculty members, students, and parents, attended the ceremony.
The ceremony was declared open by Mrs Renu Goenka, Chancellor of GD Goenka University. The convocation included the academic procession, the National Anthem and other formal academic rituals.
An Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) was awarded to Mr Radha Krishna Kanodia during the ceremony. The Gopi Ram Goenka Medals were also presented to students for academic performance. Further, the university highlighted the award of its LEED Platinum Certification at the event.
About GD Goenka University
GD Goenka University is a private multidisciplinary university located in Gurugram, Haryana. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in areas such as engineering, management, law, design, liberal arts, hospitality, agriculture and healthcare-related fields.
Further, the GD Goenka University is accredited with NAAC Grade A+. It focuses on academic learning, research, and skill development through structured academic programs.
