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Goa University Holds 36th Convocation Ceremony at Taleigao

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral 

Goa University held its 36th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, 7 February 2026, at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao. The event marked a significant academic milestone for graduating students and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to higher education and academic excellence.


The ceremony was conducted in the august presence of Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Governor of Goa and Chancellor of Goa University. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Degrees were conferred upon students from various faculties, celebrating their academic achievements and years of dedication. The convocation reflected the university’s role in nurturing knowledge, research and innovation while contributing to the educational development of the state.

The event concluded on a dignified note, symbolising the transition of graduates into the next phase of their professional and academic journeys, and reinforcing Goa University’s vision of fostering excellence in higher education.

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Bengaluru University Renamed to Manmohan Singh University in Honor of Former PM

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The Karnataka government has announced the renaming of the iconic Bengaluru University to Manmohan Singh University, honoring the legacy of the former Prime Minister and renowned economist, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The decision was made official during a state education reform summit, where government officials highlighted Dr. Singh’s pivotal role in modernizing India’s economy and advocating for inclusive education. The university, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Karnataka, will retain its academic structure and curriculum, but will now operate under the new name starting the upcoming academic year.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, widely respected for initiating India’s economic liberalization in 1991 as Finance Minister, has also been credited with strengthening higher education and promoting evidence-based policymaking during his tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014.

State Education Minister R. Venkatesh stated, “This renaming is not just symbolic. It reflects our commitment to the values of intellectual excellence, integrity, and nation-building that Dr. Singh represents.”

The move has sparked a mix of reactions. While many have welcomed the decision as a fitting tribute, others have questioned the renaming of a historically regional institution after a national leader.

Regardless, the university community is preparing to embrace the change with a series of academic events, lectures, and public discussions dedicated to Dr. Singh’s contributions.