21st Convocation-2025 commenced at Amity university Noida campus, spread over four days, from 6th-9th December 2025, wherein over 28,000 qualified Graduands, from various domains, including engineering, management, law, humanities, bio sciences, health and allied science, journalism, agriculture, hospitality, environmental sciences and others, will be awarded Undergraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Degrees, PhD Degrees, Diplomas, medals and certificates. On the first day of the Convocation, around 9,000 Graduands received their Degrees and Diplomas.
The momentous occasion was graced by the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal.
Addressing the students, Chief Guest Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, averred, “Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President Amity Education Group, is committed to serving the nation and continues to motivate us. My heartiest congratulations to all the graduands, and they must keep the nation’s and Amity’s flag flying high. When you are in college, you do not appreciate the hard work of your teachers but once you have passed out, you understand and appreciate the role of teachers in your life. It is remarkable to see the vibrancy of the students, the variety of subjects, the courses and opportunities that the students receive at Amity. It is heartening to see that half of the students are young girls, and I have recognized and awarded so many patent holders and innovators of Amity. Around 50 faculty members of Amity are Ramalingam Swami fellows who have chosen to come back and serve their motherland, which is commendable.” He advised the students to join politics, serve the nation and give back to the society.
He also reiterated the five guiding principles of Hon’ble Prime Minister, and said that each one us must collectively resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047. “We must shed our colonial mindset, which is an obstacle to India’s progress. We must take pride in our rich heritage and family value system. India is known for “unity in diversity” and we must respect that. Lastly, we must fulfill our duties to our nation.” averred the Minister.
Expressing his extreme pleasure on this occasion, Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Education Group, noted, “Amity is committed to making each student a success story. The students must have a will and desire to succeed. Amity will ensure that the students achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams, since students’ success is of utmost importance to us. Amity provides not only a high level of education but also imbibes values and “sanskars” in its students, which make them stand out from the rest.”
Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor Amity University, said, “Each graduating batch brings with it a unique spirit and an enduring blend of passion, resilience, and purpose. Convocation is not merely a ceremony; it is the culmination of dreams, achievements, and countless memories that define a student’s journey at Amity. Today, a new chapter has begun for the graduands, filled with opportunities to create meaningful impact across sectors and across the world.”
During the first day of Convocation-2025, Honorary Doctorates were conferred upon Padma Shri Dr. Ashutosh Sharma, Institute Chair Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur & President- Indian National Science Academy, Dr. Lalit Verma, Director- Vitreo-Retina Services, Centre for Sight New Delhi and Ms. Pia Singh, Director on the Board, DLF Limited & Chairperson, DLF Foundation.
Delivering his Acceptance Speech, Padma Shri Dr. Ashutosh Sharma, Institute Chair Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur & President- Indian National Science Academy, stated, “I’m deeply humbled by this huge honour bestowed upon me by Amity University. While failures our own, the credit of our success goes to our team workers, teachers, and the help that we receive from others. Science unifies everything and Amity is a forward-looking institution, fostering science and research in a big way.”
Accepting the Honorary Doctorate, Dr. Lalit Verma, Director- Vitreo-Retina Services, Centre for Sight New Delhi, said, “Excellence is not just taught but lived at Amity. This recognition by Amity is a great honour for me. Students are the ambassadors of Amity, and they must uphold the values of hard work, commitment and compassion.”
Extending her heartfelt gratitude to Amity University, Ms. Pia Singh, Director on the Board, DLF Limited & Chairperson, DLF Foundation, said, “Students are the future leaders, and they must use knowledge as a tool to realize their highest potential, and listen to the higher calling in life. Education is a life-long process, and it must be used for the betterment of people.”
Highlighting the pioneering accomplishments of Amity University, Dr. (Prof.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice-Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, said, “With the H-Index of the University being 184, more than 500 research projects funded by the government, 2,646 patents filed and 35 technologies transferred to the industry, Amity University has been a pioneer in the field of Research and Innovation.” She called upon the students to march forward with courage and conviction and let the spirit of Amity shine bright.
On this occasion, the “Award for Entrepreneurial Ability” was awarded to Mr. Amitesh Tripathi, MBA student, Amity Business School. Also present on the occasion were Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor Amity University Haryana, Senior Management, HOIs, faculty, researchers and students of Amity. During Convocation-2025, a total of 192 Shri Baljit Shastri Awards, 55 Best All Rounder Achievement Trophies, 18 Corporate Awards, and 657 medals will be awarded to the meritorious students.