Date of Event: May 9, 2026
Venue: Durgadevi Saraf Hall
Host: Mr. Viraj Bandekar
The Annual Degree Distribution Ceremony was successfully held on May 9, 2026, at the Durgadevi Saraf Hall. The event served as a grand celebration to honour the academic accomplishments of the graduating batch of 2024-2025. Bringing together faculty, proud graduates, and management, the convocation recognized both exceptional academic toppers and the wider graduating classes across multiple departments.
Event Proceedings & Key Addresses
1.) Welcome Note and Inauguration The ceremony commenced with the host, Mr. Viraj Bandekar, warmly welcoming the eager graduates, faculty members, and guests. His opening remarks set an enthusiastic and celebratory tone for the day.
2. ) Principal’s Address Following the introduction, the Principal, Dr. Amee Vora, was invited to the dais to address the gathering. In her insightful and deeply moving speech, Dr. Vora emphasized holistic growth over mere academic certification. She poignantly noted:
“Getting a degree is not enough; being kind and grateful is far more important in the world nowadays.”
Her words resonated strongly with the audience, reminding the future professionals to lead their careers with empathy, integrity, and gratitude Dr. Amee Vora also thanked the Trustees, Shri Lalit S. Saraf and Shri Vinod L. Dalmia for their gracious presence.
Distribution of Certificates & Degrees
The core of the event was divided into two major phases: honouring Academic Toppers and distributing University Degrees.
Felicitation of Academic Toppers:
The distribution kicked off with the felicitation of academic toppers. Certificates were awarded to outstanding students who secured the highest percentages, claiming the prestigious First Place in their respective programs:
- BA (FTNMP) (Bachelors of Arts in Film, Television & New Media Production)
- BA (MMC) (Bachelors of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication)
- BMS (Bachelors of Management Studies) – AICTE Approved
- MA (C & J) (Masters of Arts in Communication & Journalism)
- MA (MC – FTNM) (Masters of Arts in Mass Communication – Film Television New Media)
Academic Achievers 2024-25
The core of the event was divided into two major phases: honouring Academic Toppers and distributing University Degrees.
Felicitation of Academic Toppers:
The distribution kicked off with the felicitation of academic toppers. Certificates were awarded to outstanding students who secured the highest percentages, claiming the prestigious First Place in their respective programs:
- BA (FTNMP) (Bachelors of Arts in Film, Television & New Media Production)
- BA (MMC) (Bachelors of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication)
- BMS (Bachelors of Management Studies) – AICTE Approved
- MA (C & J) (Masters of Arts in Communication & Journalism)
- MA (MC – FTNM) (Masters of Arts in Mass Communication – Film Television New Media)
Name | Program | Semester | GPA / CGPA | Rank |
Shraddha Gauchandra | FYBAMMC | I | 8.64 | 1st Rank |
Shraddha Gauchandra | FYBAMMC | II | 8.64 | 1st Rank |
Nishtha Sarang | SYBAMMC | III | 10 | 1st Rank |
Nishtha Sarang | SYBAMMC | IV | 10 | 1st Rank |
Gautami Dhavde | TY BA MMC (Advertising) | V | 9.2 | 1st Rank |
Shruti Shukla | TY BA MMC (Journalism) | V | 9.6 | 1st Rank |
Grace Dsouza | TY BA MMC (Advertising) | VI | 9.56 | 1st Rank |
Shruti Shukla | TY BA MMC (Journalism) | VI | 9.15 | 1st Rank |
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Sayee Vidwans | FY BAFTNMP | I | 8.55 | 1st Rank |
Sayee Vidwans | FY BAFTNMP | II | 8.64 | 1st Rank |
Shivika Sharma | SY BAFTNMP | III | 9.45 | 1st Rank |
Zoha Khatri | SY BAFTNMP | IV | 9.55 | 1st Rank |
Fonseca Baylon | TY BA FTNMP | V | 9.85 | 1st Rank |
Fonseca Baylon | TY BA FTNMP | VI | 9.98 | 1st Rank |
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Sanman Hutgikar | MA CJ | I | 8.27 | 1st Rank |
Sanman Hutgikar | MA CJ | II | 8.81 | 1st Rank |
Rishita Rai | MA CJ | III | 7.82 | 1st Rank |
Rishita Rai | MA CJ | IV | 8.54 | 1st Rank |
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Eeshan Shejwalkar | MA FTNMP | I | 9 | 1st Rank |
Eeshan Shejwalkar | MA FTNMP | II | 8.82 | 1st Rank |
Mohit Mishra | MA FTNMP | III | 9 | 1st Rank |
Mohit Mishra | MA FTNMP | IV | 9.09 | 1st Rank |
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Chahat Bagaria | BMS | I | 8.45 | 1st Rank |
Chahat Bagaria | BMS | II | 9.27 | 1st Rank |
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Convocation Degree Distribution Ceremony
Following the ranker felicitation, the main Degree Distribution ceremony commenced. A grand total of 145 degree certificates were received from the University for this batch. The distribution turnout saw active and enthusiastic participation from the media and film departments:
Degree Program | Total Grads Present to Receive Degrees |
BAFTNMP | 44 Students |
BAMMC | 71 Students |
Departmental Reflections & Closing
HOD Addresses
To inspire the students before they stepped out into the professional industry, the Heads of Departments took to the stage. Mr. Prasoon Prabhakar (HOD -FTNMP) and Ms. Nilanksha Sachdev (HOD – MMC) addressed the students. They congratulated the batch, shared fond memories of their academic journey, and wished them immense success in their future creative and professional endeavours.
Group Photographs
To capture these unforgettable memories, the event transitioned into a series of department-wise and batch-wise group photographs. Graduates proudly wore their sashes, smiled alongside their peers and professors, and captured the culmination of their hard work.
TY BA (MMC) Batch of 2024-2025
TY BA (FTNMP) Batch of 2024-2025
Vote of Thanks
The ceremony concluded gracefully with a formal Vote of Thanks delivered by the host, Mr. Viraj Bandekar. He expressed sincere appreciation to the trustees for racing the occasion and blessing the students, the Principal, the HODs, organizing committee, administrative staff, and the students who contributed to making Convocation 2026 for the batch of 2024 – 2025 a grand and memorable success.
The students departed with their prestigious degree clenched in their hands, a souvenir and happy memories.
