Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) is all set to hold its 21st Convocation on February 26, 2026, at the Convocation Complex of the varsity, marking a significant academic milestone for the institution and its graduating students and scholars.
The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and deliver the convocation address. The visit will mark his maiden official visit to the Valley after assuming the office of the Vice President, lending special significance to the ceremony.
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, UT, and Chancellor KU, Manoj Sinha, will preside over the convocation, and Chief Minister, Jammu & Kashmir UT and Pro-Chancellor KU, Omar Abdullah, will attend the convocation as Guest of Honour. In addition, Minister for Higher Education UT J&K, Sakina Masood( Itoo), senior officers of the civil administration, police department, faculty members and officials of the University administration will also be a part of the event.
While expressing her happiness over the upcoming convocation, Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, said, “The 21st Convocation is a moment of collective pride for the University community. It celebrates the academic accomplishments of our students and reaffirms our commitment to quality education, research and public engagement.”
She further noted that the presence of the Vice-President of India at the ceremony reflects the growing national recognition of the University’s academic and research contributions.
Held under the provisions of the Kashmir University Act, 1969, the convocation is a formal academic ceremony to confer degrees, gold medals and certificates of merit upon deserving students and scholars. The Act prescribes the formalities and order of the academic procession, which will be observed during the ceremony.
A total of 59558 degrees, which includes 44910 Undergraduates, 13545 Postgraduates, 461 MD/MS, 04 MCH, 18 M.Phil and 620 Ph.D shall be conferred during the 21st Convocation.
The University of Kashmir continues to strengthen its national academic profile. It is the only University from Jammu and Kashmir to feature among the top 50 universities in the country. The institution holds NAAC A++ accreditation, is ranked 34th in the NIRF rankings, and is placed among the top 08 State Public Universities in India. With the highest enrollment among State and Central Universities in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, the varsity caters predominantly to local learners while also attracting students from outside the region.
Over the decades, the Convocation has evolved into a key academic event, bringing together students, faculty, alumni and dignitaries to mark the culmination of years of academic pursuit.
The University authorities in collaboration with the UT administration has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the ceremony, which is expected to witness wide participation from the academic community and invited guests.