Convocation 2026 Overview
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV) – Kerala’s first deemed‑to‑be university in the de novo category – conducted its 6th Dīkṣāntasamarōhaḥ (Convocation 2026) at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi. The ceremony conferred degrees on a total of 223 graduates, comprising 104 undergraduate students, 111 postgraduate students and 8 PhD scholars.
Dignitaries and Speakers
The event was presided over by Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission and Chancellor of CVV. The Chief Guest was Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr Padma Subrahmanyam, while Dr Bhushan Patwardhan, Chancellor of Deccan College Post Graduate & Research Institute, served as Guest of Honour. Additional attendees included Swami Viviktananda Saraswati (Kerala Regional Head, Chinmaya Mission), Swami Advayananda (President, Chinmaya International Foundation), Prof. Manoj Kumar Arora (Vice‑Chancellor, CVV), and Shri Suresh Wadwani (Managing Trustee, CVV Trust).
Awards and Medals
Ms Sethu Parvathy, a student of the BA BEd English programme, was presented with the Chancellor’s Medal for all‑round excellence, exemplary performance and distinguished service to the university community. Eleven other graduates received meritorious medals.
Key Addresses
Dr Bhushan Patwardhan addressed the graduates, emphasizing the progression from Gyan (knowledge gathered) and Vigyan (knowledge tested) to Pragyan (wisdom matured with reflection). He recalled Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s legacy of lighting the flame of knowledge. Vice‑Chancellor Prof. Manoj Kumar Arora urged graduates not to be satisfied with current learning, quoting the Upanishads and encouraging ethical work, honesty, and personal glory. Chief Guest Dr Padma Subrahmanyam congratulated the students for being at the centre of learning where ancient sciences originated and urged them to steer Bharat toward progress. Swami Swaroopananda concluded with an ashirvachana urging humility, resilience, and limitless potential.
Alumni Portal Launch
The convocation also marked the launch of CVV’s alumni portal, a digital platform designed to keep graduates connected with the university community.
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