Mohan Babu University’s Tirupati campus was abuzz with pride and celebration as the University hosted its Convocation 2026, commemorating the achievements and aspirations of its graduating class. The ceremony saw 3,516 students graduate across engineering, management, sciences and allied disciplines, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey and the University’s continued growth.
The occasion was graced by esteemed dignitaries including AC Shanmugam, Former Member of Parliament Lok Sabha as Chief Guest; Rajiv Shukla, Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI); and Ms. Anurradha Prasad, as Special Guest of Honour. The University also conferred Paresh Maity, one of India’s most celebrated contemporary artistes, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Indian sport and the arts respectively. The graduating class was addressed by Vishnu Manchu, Pro-Chancellor, Mohan Babu University, under whose leadership the University has grown into one of the region’s most dynamic institutions of higher learning.
The conferment of honorary doctorates on personalities of such stature is a matter of immense pride for the University and for Tirupati, reflecting Mohan Babu University’s growing stature as an institution that draws national eminence to its campus.
In a moment of pride for the University, 75% of this year’s academic toppers across branches are women, a proud reflection of Mohan Babu University’s continued commitment to encouraging merit among its students, cutting across gender.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr M. Mohan Babu, Chancellor, Mohan Babu University, & Founder and Chairman, Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, said: “Over 25,000 students have graduated from our institution since its establishment, and many have achieved great heights and become very successful in their lives. I believe much of this has been possible because of our strong focus on discipline as part of education. Great education should be paired with dignity and discipline because that is what defines a truly educated person. Respecting parents and understanding their sacrifices is something I want all the students to take with them along with their degrees. The guests who graced the ceremony with their presence show us what hard work and discipline can do in life.”
Vishnu Manchu, Pro-Chancellor, Mohan Babu University, addressed the graduating class at the ceremony, saying: “Our endeavour has always been to prepare young minds who do not merely acquire a degree, but who go on to become creators of opportunity and contributors of genuine consequence to the world around them. The dedication of our faculty and the diligence of our students, whose efforts this graduating class reflects is commendable. It is a matter of considerable pride that three out of every four of our toppers this year are women, a reflection of the guidance, mentorship and opportunity this University endeavours to offer every student, irrespective of where their journey began.”
AC Shanmugam, Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Chief Guest, at the convocation, said, “Education can change an individual, and educated individuals can change a nation. Positions come and go, recognition comes and goes, even wealth has its limits. But there is one thing that can continue long after us, it is education. If you educate one person, you change one life. If you build an educational institution, you can change thousands of lives and impact generations. When you finally reach the place you dreamed of reaching, do not forget to turn around and help someone else make the journey. Move forward with humility, go forward with purpose, and wherever life takes you, remain a good human being. That will always be your greatest degree.”
Rajiv Shukla, Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on receiving the honorary degree, said, “Quality education is very important. If you provide quality education, a student, irrespective of their background, can reach any level and achieve the pinnacle of their career. I am happy to see that Mohan Babu University is providing such good, quality education. I am particularly encouraged to see Vishnu leading a university where 51% of the students are women. Education, especially for women, is the greatest force for social change. There are no shortcuts to success. Along with your degree, develop one additional talent, whether in sport, science, culture or the arts. That talent, combined with quality education, can take you to any height.”
Paresh Maity, one of India’s most celebrated contemporary artistes, said, “An honorary doctorate is not just an honour, but a reminder of the responsibility we carry to inspire future generations. At Mohan Babu University, I see a beacon of light in the students and the legacy being built through education, art and culture. There are no shortcuts in life. Be confident, stay focused and work hard. Hard work is the only path to achieving what you dream of.”
The Convocation adds to what has been a landmark year for Mohan Babu University, as the institution continues to expand its entrepreneurship-linked academic programmes, its campus enterprise initiatives, and its placement and industry partnerships, further cementing its place among the leading private universities in the region.