09/10/2026
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar Gracefully Attends 3rd Convocation of BBMKU; 31,926 Degrees Awarded
Dhanbad (Sneha Chourasia): Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University (BBMKU) held its third convocation ceremony at its academic campus on Friday, with Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar attending as the chief guest. A total of 31,926 degrees were awarded for the 2024 and 2025 academic sessions, while 104 undergraduate and postgraduate students received gold medals.
The Governor shared the stage with BBMKU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ram Kumar Singh and Registrar Radha Tripathi.
The event commenced with the ceremonial rendition of the national song Vande Mataram—with all verses sung in the presence of the Governor—and the national anthem Jana Gana Mana. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar formally inaugurated the proceedings by lighting the traditional lamp, followed by the official release of the BBMKU Convocation Souvenir.
Opening his address with the traditional regional greeting "Johar Namaskar," the Governor paid tribute to the university's namesake, the late Binod Babu (Binod Bihari Mahto), stating that his life serves as a constant reminder of the transformative power of quality education.
"Stay connected to your roots, respect your family, and maintain moral values. Work to unite society. Let your actions be your identity, and move forward with this goal. Most importantly, work to enhance the pride of Jharkhand," Governor Gangwar urged the audience.
During his address, the Governor extended special congratulations to Dumri MLA Jairam Mahato, who was awarded his Ph.D. in English during the ceremony.
In his address, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ram Kumar Singh outlined the university’s achievements and future priorities. He paid tribute to Rupi Soren, mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, and emphasised that education was a collective responsibility requiring the participation of every section of society.
Singh said BBMKU had strengthened its physical infrastructure and academic development and had become the first university to introduce a four-year undergraduate programme. He also highlighted the importance of skill development in preparing students for future opportunities.
Addressing the graduates, the Vice-Chancellor urged them to remain lifelong learners and move forward with determination, honesty and discipline. He encouraged them to become creators, find solutions to local problems and uphold the university’s reputation wherever they go.
Degree and Gold Medal Distribution
A total of 31,926 degrees were conferred for the 2024 and 2025 academic sessions, broken down as follows:
•Undergraduate (UG): 22,691
•Postgraduate (PG): 3,674
•Professional Degrees: 5,561
During his 90-minute presence at the venue, Governor Gangwar personally distributed degrees and medals to students.
Key Highlights & Individual Honors:
•First D.Litt. Degree: Awarded to Mamta Kumari of the Economics Department.
•Ph.D. Degrees: Conferred upon 45 scholars, including Dumri MLA Jairam Mahato (English).
•Best Postgraduate Awards: Presented to Anjali Prakash (Mathematics, 2022–24) and Neha Kumari (Mathematics, 2023–25).
•Best Graduate Award: Conferred on Kumari Rinku, Botany student from SS College, Chas, Bokaro (2021–24 session).
The convocation marked an important milestone in the university’s academic journey, recognising students’ achievements while highlighting the role of education, research and skill development in the region’s progress.