Lucknow, October 21: Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow, will organise its 7th Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, October 22, celebrating the academic achievements of its students while showcasing their innovation, research and creative talent. Alongside the conferment of degrees and diplomas to 2,279 students, a Mini Expo will be organised at the university campus, featuring innovative projects addressing social challenges, robotics, Vedic science, research on Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, live yoga demonstrations and student created animation.
The Governor of Uttar Pradesh will attend the ceremony as the Chief Guest, while the State’s Higher Education Minister will be present as the Guest of Honour. The ceremony will commence at 11 a.m. with traditional Vedic chanting and Mangalacharan.
A major attraction of the convocation will be the Mini Expo, which will provide a platform for students to demonstrate their practical knowledge, technical skills and innovative thinking. The exhibition will feature student projects designed to address various social problems, highlighting the role of technology and innovation in developing solutions to real-world challenges. Technical models, including the Soccer Robo Boat, will also be showcased.
The Mini Expo will further feature innovative projects related to Vedic science, reflecting students engagement with India’s traditional knowledge systems. Research works associated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s life, philosophy and contributions will also be presented, bringing together research, traditional knowledge and contemporary academic exploration.
The programme will also highlight the practical dimensions of holistic well-being through a live yoga demonstration. Another key attraction will be Animverse, a creative presentation developed by animation students, showcasing their imagination, digital creativity and animation skills.
During the convocation, 20 research scholars will be awarded PhD degrees, while 324 students will receive postgraduate degrees and 1,612 students will be awarded undergraduate degrees. In addition, 323 students will receive diplomas, taking the total number of degree and diploma recipients to 2,279.
The seventh convocation will serve not only as a celebration of academic accomplishments but also as a platform to highlight the university’s emphasis on experiential learning, research, technological innovation and creativity. Through the Mini Expo, the university aims to bring student-led innovation and India’s traditional knowledge heritage into focus, demonstrating the importance of combining academic learning with practical application and creative thinking.
