NICMAR University Pune Awards Degrees to 1,369 Graduates and Its First PhD at 3rd Convocation
Graduates of 12 programmes received their degrees at the Baner campus on 23 October 2026, with gold medals for 12 toppers and the university's first PhD.
By Sham Rathi ·
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NICMAR University, Pune, awarded degrees to 1,369 graduates across 12 programmes at its 3rd Convocation Ceremony, held at the Main Auditorium of its Baner campus on Friday, 23 October 2026. The day also marked a first for the young university: the graduation of its first PhD scholar, who joined in 2023.
Degrees, a first PhD and 12 gold medals
The ceremony began with the Saraswati Vandana, and was declared open by Dr. Vijay Gupchup, President of NICMAR University. Vice Chancellor Dr. Anil Agarwal welcomed the guests, gave the oath to the graduating students and wished them a bright and fulfilling future. Degrees were conferred by the President, and the morning session also saw the award of PhD degrees and gold medals to 12 toppers. Registrar Dr. Adinath Damale proposed the vote of thanks.
Speaking to the graduates, Dr. C. Jayakumar, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Human Resources at Larsen and Toubro, asked them to work with dedication, integrity and a sense of responsibility, and to use their knowledge for sustainable urban development and nation-building.
Through the day, degrees were also presented by Dr. L. P. Singh, Director General of NCB, and Dr. Manohar G. Chaskar, Vice Chancellor of SRTM University, Nanded, along with Dr. Tapash Kumar Ganguli, Director General of NICMAR. The ceremony ended with the National Anthem.
The gold medallists
- Sayali Dabholkar, MBA in Advanced Construction Management
- Ishita Shakti, Bachelor of Business Administration
- Nikhil J. Rajurkar, MBA in Advanced Project Management
- Deekshiit S., MBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Management
- Haj Hafeeza M., PG Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Contracts Management
- Gujar Shrisha Sanjay, MBA in Environmental Sustainability
- Durga N., MBA in Sustainable Energy Management
- Sandra Thankam, Master of Business Administration
- N. Dinesh, Master of Planning
- Akhil Jayaprakash, MBA in Family Business and Entrepreneurship
- Jadhav Charul Vijay, M.Tech in Construction Technology and Management
- Patil Anjali Anil, M.Tech in Infrastructure Project Management
About NICMAR
Set up in 1983, NICMAR is a not-for-profit institute focused on construction, real estate, infrastructure and project management education, with campuses in Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.
PuneDiary congratulates all the graduates and gold medallists.
Questions and answers
How many students graduated at the NICMAR University Pune 3rd Convocation 2026?
1,369 students from 12 programmes received their degrees at the NICMAR University Pune 3rd Convocation 2026 on 23 October 2026.
When and where was the NICMAR University Pune 3rd Convocation 2026 held?
The NICMAR University Pune 3rd Convocation 2026 was held on Friday, 23 October 2026, at the Main Auditorium of NICMAR University, Baner, Pune.
Did NICMAR University Pune award its first PhD in 2026?
Yes. NICMAR University Pune's first PhD scholar, admitted in 2023, graduated at its 3rd Convocation on 23 October 2026.
How many gold medals were awarded at the NICMAR University Pune 3rd Convocation 2026?
12 students received gold medals at the NICMAR University Pune 3rd Convocation 2026, one for each of 12 programmes.
Who won the gold medal for MBA in Advanced Construction Management at NICMAR University Pune in 2026?
Ms. Sayali Dabholkar won the gold medal for MBA in Advanced Construction Management at the NICMAR University Pune 3rd Convocation 2026.
Who was the chief guest at the NICMAR University Pune 3rd Convocation 2026?
Dr. C. Jayakumar, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Human Resources at Larsen and Toubro, addressed the graduates. Dr. L. P. Singh, Director General of NCB, and Dr. Manohar G. Chaskar, Vice Chancellor of SRTM University, Nanded, also presented degrees.
Who is the Vice Chancellor of NICMAR University Pune?
Dr. Anil Agarwal is the Vice Chancellor of NICMAR University, Pune. Dr. Vijay Gupchup is its President.
When was NICMAR established?
NICMAR was established in 1983. It has campuses in Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.
