New Delhi, August 2025.
Mahindra University celebrated its fourth annual
convocation today at its campus in Bahadurpally, Hyderabad. The event marked a
significant milestone for 943 students from across engineering, management,
law, and education schools along with 13 PhD scholars in the presence of
parents, faculty and guests.
Mr G V Prasad, Co-Chairman and Managing Director, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories was the Chief Guest at the convocation.
Mr Anand Mahindra, Chancellor, Mahindra University presided over the
ceremony in the presence of Dr Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra
University, Mr Mohit Joshi,
Member, Board of Management, Mahindra University, and CEO & MD, Tech Mahindra
and other faculty members. Mr Medury presented a
comprehensive report on the University’s progress over the past academic year.
Congratulating the graduating students, Mr G V
Prasad, Co-Chairman and Managing Director, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said, “Today
marks a new beginning for your dreams and aspirations. As you step into the
world, you need to be collaborative, learn from others, build communities and
workplaces that break barriers, foster innovation. In today's world, learning is
essential for growth and making an impact.”
He highlighted the need to build a mosaic of
experiences, collaborate like flocking birds that learn together and thrive,
and believe in one’s ability to overcome self-limiting beliefs. He also
mentioned how challenges in life shape individuals and their openness to
learning will define the impact they create.
Mr Anand
Mahindra's address
emphasized the profound duality of purpose embedded in the University's mission
to educate 'citizens FOR and OF a better world.' He called upon graduating
students to not only embody the values of compassion, critical thinking, and
ethics as inheritors of today's world but also to take ownership as architects
of a brighter future. Highlighting the transformative power of belief and
action, he urged the graduates to live by their values and shape a world rooted
in sustainability, inclusivity, and justice.
Dr Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor of Mahindra
University, said, “The future of education will be defined
by visionary minds, those who challenge convention, imagine boldly, and build
with purpose. At Mahindra University, we nurture such minds. Our students are
not just preparing for careers; they are preparing to shape the world.”
This is the
first convocation for the graduating students of the Master of Business
Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), the Master of Arts (MA) and the Bachelor
of Technology (B. Tech) Nanotechnology programs.
Mr Mohit
Joshi, Member, Board of Management, Mahindra University, and CEO & MD, Tech
Mahindra, highlighted the need for
professionals who can bridge disciplines, question the status quo, and innovate
with purpose. He added, "Mahindra University will increasingly thrive
on partnerships across industries. Tech Mahindra is proud to be part of this
ecosystem. This year's convocation marks the integration of academic depth and
industry relevance; a reflection of our commitment to being future-ready, agile
and grounded in values.”
Mr G V Prasad and Mr Anand Mahindra, inaugurated Mahindra University’s new biotechnology labs during the day. On August 2, the Centre for Risk Management was inaugurated by Mr Mahindra. These new
collaborative initiatives mark a significant step in Mahindra
University's commitment towards advancing research and innovation.