Parul University concludes the 6th convocation ceremony with Sonu Sood and Mithali Raj as guests of honour in the presence of 6,468 graduating students and 74 gold medalists – Times of India

Parul University (PU), one of the leading multidisciplinary institutions of the country, hosted the 6th Convocation Ceremony for the graduating 2022 batch in the presence of guests of honour – Sonu Sood, actor and Mithali Raj, ace cricketer – on 25th November 2022 at its 150-acre campus. Dignitaries, family and friends from around the world gathered to see the 6,468 PU students receive certificates for demonstrating diligence in pursuing their dreams. 74 students received gold medals as well as 24 certificates for their unwavering dedication to their studies.
An audience of over 10,000 guests witnessed a spectacular procession led by Sonu Sood and Mithali Raj that signalled the commencement of the ceremony. Additionally, the senior leadership of PU, including Dr.Devanshu Patel, President; Dr Amit Ganatra, Provost; Dr H. S. Vijayakumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Dr M. N. Patel, Advisor; Prof. Manish Pandya, Registrar; and Hon’ble Members of the Board of Management and the Governing Body were present along with the honourary guests.
Mithali is known as one of the greatest women’s cricket players of all time, former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, multiple record holder, and recipient of several national and international awards. Sonu Sood, a recipient of the United Nations DP SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award, is a man with a true heart for humanity. He is also a popular actor in the Hindi, Telugu and Kannada film industries, as well as a film producer. For many students, having two icons who continue to inspire them to grace the ceremony at the Vadodra-based campus was a dream come true.
The students put on an emotional dance performance to pay tribute to the struggles and hard work of Sonu Sood. While addressing the students during the speech, he said, “There is nothing as problems or unsuccessful efforts. You just have to believe you can do it. There’s nothing impossible if you have faith in yourself.”
Padma Shri awardee and ace cricketer Mithali Raj provided valuable insights while addressing the students and said, “Failures are an important part of life. They are the other side of success, and we should learn to embrace them.”

Over 10,000 guests featuring dignitaries, families and friends of graduating students attended the spectacular event at Parul University’s 150-acre campus
Diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate students from multiple faculties, including various streams of engineering, applied sciences, commerce, computer applications, applied sciences, commerce, arts, fine arts, library science, health administration, public health, vocational studies, pharmacy, physiotherapy, Ayurved, homoeopathy, nursing, architecture, agriculture, social work, design, law, management, business administration lined up to receive their degrees. Additionally, the University bestowed a successful PU-student-driven startup with an award and felicitated 7 alumni for their contributions to their illustrious professional careers.
President of Parul University, Dr Devanshu Patel, during his Presidential address said, “Your values come from your roots, and it comes from what’s inside of you.” Giving great advice to students, he further added, “When you fall, never fall down but always fall forward and keep moving forward. Because the more you fail, fall and move forward, the closer you’ll get to succeed.”
The university’s gold medalists have positioned themselves upon greater dimensions in the industry. Chandera Disha Ashok is currently employed as a medical laboratory technologist at Shree Mehta Sarvajanik Hospital in Una. Sanjay Singh is successfully advancing his career at Piesat International Information Technology. Krishna Somrupa works as a formulation scientist at Bharat Parenterals Ltd. Patel Prashant Gajendrabhai is an apprentice at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Amisha Panchal is working at Yudiz Solutions Limited as a junior web developer (NET). Many other students are pursuing advanced degrees at prestigious institutions in India and around the world. Viraj Raulji is currently pursuing higher education in Canada, and he has also published a research paper in an international journal. Rashtriya Raksha University is where Samta Manish Zaveri is pursuing his master’s degree. Some of the gold medalists are working in fields that have a positive social impact. Many more are studying for the UPSC Exam and serving their country.
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