TISS held its 85th Annual Convocation in Mumbai, awarding degrees to 1,080 students across doctoral, master’s and allied programmes. Addressing graduates, Thaawarchand Gehlot stressed discipline, public service and inclusive growth, while institute leaders highlighted TISS’s continuing role in research, social development and nation-building.
Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) held its 85th Annual Convocation on April 18, with 1,080 students graduating across disciplines in social sciences and allied fields. The ceremony was attended by Thaawarchand Gehlot, who delivered the convocation address, along with Chancellor D. P. Singh and Vice-Chancellor Badri Narayan Tiwari.
97 PhDs, one MPhil, 982 Master's and other degrees awarded
Of the graduating cohort, 97 scholars were awarded Doctor of Philosophy degrees, one received a Master of Philosophy degree, and 982 students earned Master’s, B.Ed., B.Ed.–M.Ed., and dual degrees.
Addressing the students, Gehlot underscored the importance of discipline and perseverance, urging graduates to contribute meaningfully to society. He highlighted TISS’s legacy in nurturing professionals engaged in social development and nation-building, adding that knowledge must serve the welfare of people. He also stressed that the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” can only be realised through inclusive growth.
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