THE PROCESSION
Commencement of the Academic Procession
Robed faculty, dignitaries and degree candidates form in ceremonial order, marking the solemn beginning of the 86th Convocation.
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A commemorative journey through the arrival, ceremony, honours, achievement and farewell of the 86th Convocation.
THE ARRIVAL
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
National Song and National Anthem
The gathering rises in unison. The strains of Vande Mataram and the Jana Gana Mana fill the Convention Centre.
THE INSTITUTE SONG
Institute Song
The TISS community joins in singing the Institute Song — a tradition that has bound generations of scholars.
THE CEREMONY
THE INITIATION
Registrar (Officiating) initiates the Convocation Ceremony proceedings
The Registrar formally convenes the 86th Convocation, presenting the assembled dignitaries and calling the ceremony to order.
THE CEREMONY OPENS
Chancellor declares the Convocation Ceremony open
With measured words, the Chancellor formally opens the 86th Convocation — a moment that has been anticipated by hundreds of graduating students.
THE WELCOME
Welcome Address, presentation of the Annual Report and resolution for Award of Degree by the Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor addresses the graduating class, presents the Annual Report charting the Institute's journey, and moves the resolution for award of degrees.
THE OATH
Chancellor administers oath to the graduating students and delivers the Presidential Address
Hundreds of students rise as one to take the solemn oath — a pledge of intellectual integrity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
THE HONOURS
THE GOLD MEDAL
Chancellor awards the Chancellor's Gold Medal to outstanding Postgraduate students
The highest distinction the Institute confers. Names are called; the air is still for a moment before the applause begins.
THE VICE-CHANCELLOR'S PRIZE
Vice-Chancellor awards Vice-Chancellor's Prize to outstanding Undergraduate students
Excellence in undergraduate scholarship is recognised with the Vice-Chancellor's Prize — honouring dedication and intellectual distinction.
THE PRIZES
Chief Guest presents prizes and certificates to the best students
The Chief Guest steps forward to personally present prizes and certificates, acknowledging those who have excelled across disciplines.
THE ACHIEVEMENT
THE DEGREES
Vice-Chancellor distributes the Doctoral Degrees
Years of rigorous inquiry culminate in this moment. The Vice-Chancellor distributes doctoral degrees to scholars who have advanced human knowledge.
THE CONVOCATION ADDRESS
Chief Guest delivers the Convocation Address
The Chief Guest addresses the graduating class — words that will travel with them as they step into their chosen fields and into the world.
THE FAREWELL
THE THANKS
Vote of Thanks by Dean (Academic Affairs)
The Dean of Academic Affairs expresses gratitude to the Chief Guest, the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, and all who made the ceremony possible.
THE CLOSE
Chancellor declares the Convocation Ceremony closed
The Chancellor brings the 86th Convocation to a formal close. The hall holds the weight of the moment before breaking into celebration.
THE FAREWELL
National Song and National Anthem
The ceremony ends as it began — with the National Song and National Anthem. The graduating class of the 86th Convocation takes its place in history.
86th Convocation
Presidential Address
Read the Presidential Address delivered by Prof. D. P. Singh, Chancellor, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
A moment in history.
The 86th Convocation marks a milestone for the graduating community of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences — a celebration of scholarship, service and the journeys ahead.
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