Amity University
Amity Kolkata celebrates academic excellence, honours industry leaders on 7th convocation
Our Correspondent
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
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Amity University Kolkata conferred degrees upon 2,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes on their seventh convocation held at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre on Wednesday. A total of 23 students received the Shree Baljit Shastri Award for human values. All pictures by Soumyajit Dey
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Chancellor Dr Atul Chauhan congratulated the graduating cohort and applauded their resilience through years marked by change and technological advancement. He reminded them that true accomplishment lies in character as much as in capability. “Convocation is a reminder that excellence must be pursued with empathy and purpose,” he said. “We expect Amity graduates to lead with both intellect and integrity.”
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The university conferred honorary D.Phil degrees on PwC India chairperson Sanjeev Krishan and Datamatics Global Services Ltd CEO Rahul L Kanodia. Both the leaders reflected on their professional journeys and the relevance of their recognition in a world being reshaped by digital disruption. Krishan said he shares the honour with the organisation he has served for more than three decades. “It is a huge honour,” he said. “The honour is not just for me. Everybody who has been part of my journey and the journey of my firm deserves this equally. I am grateful to Amity, which has created many leaders in the past and I am sure will create many more in the future.” He said the rise of artificial intelligence should not be met with apprehension. “You fear something when you are not skilled enough. AI is for real, just as the internet once was. It is human ingenuity that will always matter, so keep upskilling and use AI as a tool, not as a threat.”
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Kanodia echoed his views while expressing gratitude for his honorary doctorate. “I feel truly privileged and honoured. The quality that you see coming out of Amity is remarkable and I am amazed by the work the university is doing,” he said. Stressing that education must evolve alongside technology, he added, “Because of AI, you can get any information you want. The question is where humans add value. Creativity, innovation and people skills are where the future lies. Universities must teach students to leverage AI as a tool rather than see it as a competitor.”
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Senior vice-president U. Ramachandran highlighted the significance of the day for students across West Bengal and neighbouring states. He reiterated Amity’s commitment to widening academic and professional opportunities for young learners. “This was the seventh convocation of Amity University Kolkata and our vision has always been that students of West Bengal and nearby states should have world class education close to home,” he said. “We are now planning incubation centres and new programmes in artificial intelligence and emerging fields so students can build their own futures. With twelve private universities in the Amity group, students can move across campuses and benefit from the work of researchers and scientists in India and abroad.”
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The ceremony concluded with a collective sense of optimism. As graduates stepped into their next chapter, the message resonating through the hall was clear: purpose, adaptability and continuous learning remain the foundations of leadership. Amity University Kolkata’s Convocation 2025 not only celebrated achievement but also urged its newest alumni to meet the future with confidence and curiosity.
Last updated on 19 Nov 2025
19:01 PM
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