Ahmedabad : Anant National University celebrated its 6th Convocation, awarding degrees to 293 students across various programs, including Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Design, and the Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment. The Chief Guest for the event was Mrs. Sudha Murty, a Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee, Member of Parliament – Rajya Sabha, Founder of Infosys Foundation, Chairperson of Murty Trust, author, and philanthropist. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Ajay Piramal, President of Anant National University, Dr. Anunaya Chaubey, Provost of Anant National University, Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha, Founding Provost of Anant National University, along with board members. Dr. Swati Piramal, Vice Chairperson of the Piramal Group, also graced the occasion.
Mrs. Murty, the Founder Chair of the Infosys Foundation, exemplifies a design-oriented, problem-solving mindset, a value that Anant National University strongly promotes. Her unwavering commitment to healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, and public hygiene has established standards for social innovation and earned her multiple accolades. Recently appointed to the Rajya Sabha by the Hon’ble President of India, Mrs. Murty persists in making significant contributions through her impactful efforts.
During her convocation speech to the Anant graduates, Mrs. Murty remarked to the Class of 2024, “You are all imaginative individuals—creators, akin to Lord Brahma. Through your designs, you articulate your feelings and ideas. What distinguishes you is the way you engage with communities through your projects. In my experience, many young people today find it challenging to forge meaningful connections, but that is not true for those at Anant. This exceptional trait truly sets you apart.”
Mrs. Murty also highlighted the significance of creativity, as it is a fundamental indicator of progress. She encouraged the Anant students to persist in being catalysts for change in the country through empathy and imagination.She also mentioned that several innovations from Anant National University left a strong impression on her, especially ADEPT, the Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test. This unique multilingual design assessment is the only one of its kind in our country, overcoming language barriers and connecting with creative young individuals, there by making design education more accessible.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ajay Piramal, President, Anant National University, said, “Anant is leading a design revolution by offering a world-class and affordable education that blends modern technology with traditional practices. We have remained committed to nurturing young minds through our DesignX approach, preparing them to address global challenges with creativity, innovation, inclusivity and impact. The achievements of this year have furthered our growth and impact, which is reflected in our vibrant community, which includes students, faculty and staff from over 300 cities across India and more than 30 countries.”
Congratulating the graduates, Dr Anunaya Chaubey, Provost, Anant National University, shared, “We want our students to cultivate creativity with a critical understanding of the world – not confined to traditional classrooms but through real-life experiences working with communities in real-time. Our mission is to prepare and empower solutionaries, keeping design thinking and community impact at the heart of our pedagogical interventions. Over the years, Anant has evolved a teaching and learning methodology which is learner-centric and not lecture-centric as we work towards shaping a just and equitable educational system.”
The ceremony also honored 32 outstanding students across 10 categories, covering all programs. These categories included Academic Excellence, Outstanding Academic Performance, Best Innovation, Best Graduation Project, Best Thesis, Best Live-Action Project, and Best Student.
During the Convocation Ceremony, the university campus was transformed into a vibrant exhibition space, featuring galleries, auditoriums, and studios that showcased student projects, honoring their journey of creativity and commitment. In previous convocations at Anant National University, we have been honored by the presence of Padma Vibhushan Shri B V Doshi, Padma Bhushan Shri N Chandrasekaran, and the Honorable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri R N Ravi.
