Hon’ble 14th President of India H.E. Shri Ram Nath Kovind and Hon’ble Governor of Goa H.E Dr. P.S Sredharan Pillai graced the third Convocation of ASBM University

14th President of India, Hon’ble Shri Ram Nath Kovind said that it is very encouraging to see that this ancient city has developed as an education hub. The establishment of ASBM University has given a new aura to Odisha. This land is a seat of learning for the entire humanity. The ASBM was built in record time of 180 days which has been translated to the academic excellence that ASBM is providing today. “The true sunrise in management education has just begun”, he said. The ASBM legacy of excellence and Innovation in education and research continues unabated. He expressed his delight that ASBM University is engaged in imparting in futuristic and holistic education at par with international standards with the objective of preparing our youth to face global competition and to participate in shaping India into a world leader. He advised the students that it is very important to dream high and secure their goals in life.

He said that he’s very impressed by the founder of ASBM Prof Biswajeet Pattanayak who fulfilled the true purpose of life by establishing this university and setting the road for imparting education to the young minds. By doing so, he has changed the future of thousands of not just individuals but even their families. This is how a nation is made, by contributing in the building process, he has fulfilled his duties towards the society and the country at large.

Guest of Honour Hon’ble Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai in his address focused on the values that are instilled through education. The  only success mantra for the students, he said, is hard work. The founder and President of ASBM University, Prof Biswajeet Pattanayak advised the graduating students to be passionate about their work with honesty and integrity. He encouraged the students to learn something new, to stand up for something which they believe and to take on the challenges of everyday life. The Vice Chancellor Ranjan Kumar Bal presented the annual report.

Honourary D.Litt. degrees were awarded in the convocation to Goa Governor Hon’ble Shri P S Sreedharan Pillai and to the founder of Air Deccan Captain G R Gopinath. Gold medals for academic excellence were given away by the Chief Guest to Samprit Raj Behera, Shivangi Pattanayak, Saddan Alam Khan and Faiza Feroz.

The convocation was attended by invited guests, the students, their parents, members of the Board of Governors, and Academic Council of the University, Trustees of ASBM Trust, faculty and staff members of the University.