Chennai, Nov 16 (UNI) The Online and Distance Education Graduation day was
held at SRM Institute of Science and TEchnology (SRMIST), at its campus in
suburban Kattankulathur today.
Success in higher education today is not about taking time away from life, but
learning within life itself," Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, said in
his Graduation day address.
The graduation ceremony was conducted by the Directorate of Online and Distance
Education (DODE), according to a SRMIST release.
The Vice Chancellor commended the graduating class for demonstrating a transformative
new model of education, one that empowers working professionals, entrepreneurs, and
lifelong learners to upskill without interrupting their personal and professional commitments.
This year, a total of 4,215 learners received their degrees and diplomas, reflecting the growing
impact of SRMIST's flexible, accessible and technology-driven online learning ecosystem. Of
these, 1,925 students received their degrees in person, while 2,290 were awarded in absentia,
highlighting the university's commitment to enabling education beyond geographical boundaries.
The degrees were awarded across diverse programmes, including 2,534 learners from the Master
of Business Administration (MBA), 1,365 from the Master of Computer Applications (MCA), and
also for M.Com, MS, MA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA and diploma courses.
Celebrating academic excellence, 50 rank medallists were honoured during the ceremony, comprising
31 first-rank, 10 second-rank, and 9 third-rank achievers across programmes.