7th Annual Convocation Marks the Commencement of Careers for 9,980 Graduates with Boman Irani & Vaani Kapoor as Guests

Parul University concludes its 7th Annual Convocation Ceremony, heralding the beginning of professional journeys for 9,980 students. Mr. Boman Irani and Ms. Vaani Kapoor graced the occasion as honorary guests, inspiring the graduates to leverage their knowledge and skills for global progress.

This year’s convocation, attended by 16,000 guests, underscores the university’s exponential growth and its expanding impact on both national and global fronts. Noteworthy achievements include a significant rise in Ph.D. graduates, 82 students receiving gold medals, 6 exceptional alumni awards, and 31 merit certificates for academic excellence. Three students were honoured with the President’s Gold Medal for the Best Start-up of the Year.

The diverse pool of graduates represented fields such as Management, Engineering, Pharmacy, Medicine, Commerce, Arts, Applied Science, Design, Architecture, Liberal Arts, and Law.

University dignitaries, including President Dr. Devanshu Patel; Provost Dr. Amit Ganatra; Registrar Prof. Manish Pandya; Vice Presidents Dr. Parul Patel and Dr. Komal Patel, along with members of the Governing Body, Board of Management, and Academic Council, graced the ceremony.

Notable alumni, including Dhara Pathak (NASA), Mohammed Vayada (Google), Gautam Jha (Indian Navy), Akshar Patel (Tesla), Ajay Zampda (Government of Gujarat), and Kuldeep Parasaniya (Blueberry Soft), were recognized for their contributions.

Many gold medalists have already begun their careers with leading companies such as Adani, Aixtor, Einfochips, Hilti Manufacturing, and Piramal Pharma Solutions.

Some graduates are preparing for civil services, while others have pursued further studies. Ritik Jain (Adani), Urva Patel (Aixtor Technologies LLP), Arvind Rawal (HDB Financial Services), Jay Bhosale (Faurecia Automotive Interior Systems, Einfochips), and Vishal Vekariya (Master’s in Petroleum in the USA) are among those who have launched successful careers.

The President’s Gold Medal for the Best Start-up recognised the outstanding contributions of Jahnavi Puppala, Surya Teja Kadam, and Rajesh Chintada, founders of ST7 Surveillance Solutions Pvt. Ltd. This tech-based platform offers live cybercrime solutions, AI tools, CYFO browsing, and encrypted messaging tools.

The ceremony highlighted Parul University’s commitment to fostering innovation, excellence, and career development among its graduates, setting them on a path to success.

Mr. Boman Irani stressed the importance of making oneself proud. He shared that his father passed away when he was six months old and that he grew up surrounded and protected by women. He encouraged graduating candidates to understand that the world they face after graduation may not always be kind or considerate.

He urged students to encourage those who appear weak or academically challenged. His mother, early in his childhood, encouraged him to participate in dramatics, recognising his talent for performance. She also sent him to watch movies frequently to learn through observation of characters and cinematography.

After passing his tenth standard, he worked as a waiter at the Taj Hotel. He faced financial setbacks while running his family shop but continued practising and polishing his acting skills. When success came, people called it overnight, but he emphasised it was the result of years of perseverance.

He urged graduating candidates to take risks and take a leap of faith. He recalled auditioning for a three-minute role in a drama directed by Alyque Padamsee, rehearsing extensively, and earning a standing ovation that opened doors to several theatre roles.

He also spoke about acting in a film that was never released, which impressed a renowned director and eventually led to his role in Munnabhai MBBS. He advised students never to lose belief in their capabilities.

When Munnabhai MBBS did not perform well initially, encouragement from a woman sitting outside Maratha Mandir restored his hope. Within a week, the film saw massive audience turnout. His faith and determination later earned him a Filmfare Award.

He concluded by advising students to find happiness within themselves, rise boldly after every fall, and work hard to fulfil their dreams.

Ms. Vaani Kapoor, in her address, shared that holding her bachelor’s degree gave her the confidence to face the world without fear. She emphasised that life is not only about grades but also about friendships and cherished moments.

She encouraged graduates to live with belief, embrace opportunities, walk confidently through life, value people, and never stop learning. She congratulated Parul University for upholding Indian culture and urged students to be individuals who ignite light in others.

In his Presidential Remarks, Dr. Devanshu Patel stated that misfortunes can be turned into blessings through self-belief. Drawing inspiration from Indian mythology, he explained how Jambuvan reminded Hanuman of his infinite latent powers.

Dr. Patel stressed the importance of exercising discretion, common sense, and intellect while making major life decisions.

He urged graduates to practise humility, respect elders, and acknowledge collective contributions rather than seeking individual credit.

He highlighted that success is achieved through teamwork and shared vision, citing Lord Hanuman’s success as the result of collective effort.

He concluded by encouraging graduates to become individuals of strong character with polite hearts and respectful souls, and to express gratitude to parents and teachers for laying the foundation for their future success.