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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) hosted its first online convocation on 8th February. The event celebrated 426 students who completed postgraduate programmes through a fully online learning experience. These graduates included those from MBA, MSc in Business Analytics, MSc in Data Science, PGCP in Business Analytics, and PGCP in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Students from 22 countries attended virtually. Graduates from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda were present in person. This milestone highlights MAHE’s global reach. In partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, MAHE is making higher education more accessible to African students. Under the e-Vidya Bharati Pan-African Scholarship Project, 204 African graduates received their degrees.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines confirm that online degrees are equivalent to conventional ones. MAHE’s online graduates qualify for job opportunities and further education. The institution launched its online degree programmes in September 2022 to enable learning beyond geographical boundaries.
The convocation was inaugurated by Dr H S Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of MAHE. Distinguished attendees included Lt. Gen. (Dr) M D Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHE, and several pro vice-chancellors. The Guest of Honour was Mr Ambrish Sinha, CEO of Unext Learning.
Dr H S Ballal stated that the convocation marked a major milestone for MAHE. Vice-Chancellor Lt. Gen. (Dr) M D Venkatesh emphasised MAHE’s role in shaping global education. He noted that the event inspired students to embrace digital learning.
MAHE’s first online convocation highlights its commitment to advancing higher education. Through digital platforms, it ensures accessibility and academic excellence for students worldwide.
