Bengaluru University celebrates 60th Convocation, honours 218 toppers with gold medals

Bengaluru University’s 60th convocation saw 218 toppers honoured with gold medals by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. Among them was Dhanya Reddy of NewsFirst Prime, who bagged the first rank in BA English and received the Mary Kodanda Rao Award.

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  • 218 students honoured at Bengaluru University’s 60th convocation
  • Governor Gehlot presented medals and honorary doctorates
  • Dhanya Reddy received an award for topping BA English

Bengaluru University celebrated its 60th convocation with 218 rank holders receiving gold medals and awards from Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.

Bengaluru University marked a proud milestone with its 60th annual convocation ceremony, celebrating the academic excellence of its brightest achievers. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who presided over the event, awarded gold medals and certificates to 218 students who secured top ranks in various disciplines.

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Among the distinguished achievers was Dhanya Reddy, working at NewsFirst Prime, who bagged the first rank in BA (English) and was awarded the Mary Kodanda Rao Award by the Governor.

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In addition to the student honours, the Governor also conferred honorary doctorates upon three eminent personalities, including Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader. The event highlighted the university’s long-standing tradition of honouring both academic and societal contributions.

Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jayakar S.M., chief guest Dr. Prahlad Ramarao, and Syndicate members graced the ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the university’s top-performing students.

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