The second day's proceedings began with the ceremonial procession of the Academic Council and the Manipal Kulgeet. Chairperson Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh formally declared the ceremony open.
Delivering the welcome address, Pro President Cdr. (Dr.) Anil Rana paid tribute to the visionary leadership of Padma Shri Dr. T. M. A. Pai, founder of Manipal Education and Manipal Group (MEMG). Welcoming the Chief Guest's message and introducing the Guest of Honour, Dr. Rana highlighted how the convergence of education, skill development and entrepreneurship directly influences opportunities for young people and contributes to nation-building.
Presenting an overview of the university and its achievements since 2011, President Dr. N. N. Sharma congratulated the graduating cohort and described a degree as a lifelong asset that has no expiry date. He also urged graduates to recognise and applaud the unconditional sacrifices made by their parents, teachers and mentors.
In his special video address, Chief Guest Shri Jayant Chaudhary congratulated MUJ on securing the 58th rank in the NIRF University category and a 5-Star QS rating. Emphasising that learning does not end with graduation, he encouraged the Class of 2026 to make reskilling and upskilling lifelong habits to remain resilient in an evolving world of work and contribute to a Developed India (Viksit Bharat).
Shri Chaudhary also expressed special appreciation for MUJ's outstanding sports achievers. He highlighted the role of a strong sporting culture in developing discipline, teamwork and health, while creating new opportunities in entrepreneurship and livelihoods.
Addressing the gathering as Guest of Honour, Dr. Narayana Sabhahit highlighted Manipal's stature as a global brand. Sharing a blueprint for succeeding in the era of Artificial Intelligence, he advised graduates to collaborate with AI as a powerful tool while strengthening uniquely human qualities such as empathy, ethical judgment, leadership and environmental stewardship.
"AI can generate data, but it cannot generate destiny; true greatness is measured not by the intelligence of your tools, but by the integrity of your soul," he remarked.
Across the two-day convocation, Manipal University Jaipur awarded a total of 4,184 degrees, comprising 3,681 undergraduate (UG), 400 postgraduate (PG) and 103 Ph.D. degrees. The university also presented 62 Gold Medals, including 45 UG, 16 PG and one Ph.D. medal.
The degrees and Gold Medals were awarded across four faculties. The Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture (FoSTA) accounted for 2,889 degrees, followed by the Faculty of Management Commerce and Arts (FoMCA) with 837, the Faculty of Law (FoL) with 236 and the Faculty of Health Sciences (FoHS) with 222.
Controller of Examinations Dr. Dasari Nagaraju presented the graduation figures and administered the oath after Chairperson Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh conferred the degrees. The ceremony concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks delivered by Registrar Dr. Amit Soni, followed by the National Anthem.
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