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Convocations

Ninth Convocation - 2021



The Ninth Convocation of NIPER Hyderabad was held on July 24, 2021 in the auditorium of the campus. Dr. Shashi Bala Singh, Director, NIPER-Hyderabad, welcomed the august gathering. She highlighted that within short span of 14 years, the institute has cemented itself as a centre of excellence for advanced studies and learning in pharmaceutical sciences. The chief guest at NIPER’s Ninth Convocation Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, wished the very best to the graduating students. He highlighted that the current scenario in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sectors at national and global levels, is full of hope and ripe with challenging career opportunities.

Ms. S. Aparna, IAS, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, congratulated all the successful candidates and highlighted that the Indian pharma industry is an inspiration to the nation, a perfect example being Shri K. Satish Reddy. She also informed that the Government understands the importance of the MSMEs and is putting in efforts to improve their performance. Shri K. Satish Reddy, Chairman, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories & Chairman, Board of Governors NIPER Hyderabad, emphasized on the fact that it is the right time for the graduating students to enter the pharma industry. He stressed how the industry collectively worked with the government in fighting the COVID pandemic. He also appreciated the proactive role of Department of Pharmaceuticals, especially with the NIPERs which are continuously working hard to provide the workforce for the industry.

A total 171 students, including 25 Ph.D., 113 M.S. (Pharm.) and 33 M.B.A (Pharm.) students were awarded their degrees during the convocation. Gold medals were given to Ms. Ruqaiya Saeed (MC), Ms. Jaiswal Pooja Vinod (PA), Ms. Nadimpalli Nimisha (PA), Ms. Zara Rahman (PT), Mr. Rishabh Hirawat (RT), Ms. Atmakuri Sri Vidya (PE), Ms. Padakanti Akhila (PC) & Mr. Andyal Manali Balkrishna (PM). Director Medal for Best All Rounder Student was given to Ms. Harshita Dalvi for the batch of 2019-21.

Eighth Convocation - 2020



The Eighth Convocation of NIPER Hyderabad was held on Wednesday, the 24th July 2020 at NIPER Campus, Balanagar, Hyderabad. The Chief Guest for the Convocation was Shri K.T.Rama Rao Hon’ble Minister for IT & Urban Development. Dr. K. Satish Reddy, Chairman, Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. Hyderabad was the Guest of Honour for the event. Dr. P.D.Vaghela, IAS, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, Shri Rajneesh Tingal, Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, Dr. Shashi Bala Singh, Director, NIPER, Hyderabad and Dr. Jitender Madan, In-charge Registarar, NIPER Hyderabad graced the occasion.

Seven meritorious students were awarded Gold Medals and Book Prizes in recognition of their academic achievements. The Medals and Prizes were given to the awardees by Shri K.T. Rama Rao, Dr. K. Satish Reddy.

A total of 270 students graduated for the academic years 2017-2019 and 2018-2020 includes 198 MS (Pharm.), 57 MBA (Pharma.) students and 24 PhD scholars.

Seventh Convocation - 2018



The Seventh Convocation of NIPER Hyderabad was held on Wednesday, the 14th November 2018 at NIPER Campus, Balanagar, Hyderabad. The Chief Guest for the Convocation was Shri E S L Narasimhan Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. Dr. K. Satish Reddy, Chairman, Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. Hyderabad was the Guest of Honour for the event. Shri Jitendra Trivedi, Director, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, Dr. Shashi Bala Singh, Director, NIPER, Hyderabad and Shri M. A. Masoom, Incharge Registarar, NIPER Hyderabad graced the occasion.

Seven meritorious students of Batch 2016-2018 were awarded Gold Medals and Book Prizes in recognition of their academic achievements. The Medals and Prizes were given to the awardees by Shri E. S. L. Narasimhan, Dr. K. Satish Reddy and Shri Jitendra Trivedi.

PhD and Master’s Degrees were awarded to the students who passed out in the year 2018. A total number of 109 students of M.S./M.Tech./M.B.A.(Pharm) Batch 2016-2018 and 04 students of Ph.D. [Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmaceutics] were conferred with their degrees by Dr. K. Satish Reddy, Shri Jitendra Trivedi and Dr. Shashi Bala Singh.



The Sixth Convocation Ceremony of NIPER Hyderabad was held on Wednesday, the 25th April 2018 at NIPER Campus, Balanagar, Hyderabad. The Convocation was presided over by Professor P. Balaram, Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Former Director of Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bangalore. He is a recipient of the third highest Indian civilian honour of Padma Bhushan (2014) was the Hon’ble Chief Guest and delivered the Convocation address, Shri Rajneesh Tingal, Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, Dr. T. Shekharam, Office on Special Duty (OSD), NIPER Hyderabad graced the occasion.

The highlight of the ceremony was conferment of Eight Gold Medals and 08 Book Prizes to the meritorious students of Batch 2015-2017. The Gold Medals and Book Prizes were given to the awardees by Shri Rajneesh Tingal and the Hon’ble Chief Guest Prof. P. Balaram

Another important feature of the Sixth Convocation was award of degrees to all the M.S./M.Tech./M.B.A.(Pharm) and Ph.D. recipients, a total number of 105 Master Degrees and 10 PhD Degrees were awarded to the recipients of M.S.(Pharm) [Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Analysis/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Regulatory Toxicology/Pharmaceutics], M.Tech.(Pharm) [Pharmaceutical Technology (Process Chemistry)] and M.B.A.(Pharm) Pharmaceutical Management and Ph.D.[Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Analysis/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmaceutics] (passed out in the year 2017) by Shri Rajneesh Tingal and the Hon’ble Chief Guest Prof. P. Balaram



The Fifth Convocation of NIPER, Hyderabad was held on Friday, the 3rd February, 2017. Professor Goverdhan Mehta, is a leading researcher in the area of Chemical Sciences and presently National Research Professor and Jubilant-Bhartia Chair Professor at the School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad was the Chief Guest. The function was presided over by Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, Mentor Director, NIPER-H and Director, CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad. Other guests and participants at the event included Dr. T. Shekharam, Officer-on-Special Duty, NIPER-H, Prof. Ch. Sanjeeva Reddy, Registrar, NIPER-H, Dr. R. Srinivas, Dean, NIPER-H, Dr. (Ms.) Prathama S. Mainkar, Dr. Sistla Ramakrishna, Dr. B. Nagendra Babu, Members, Management Committee, NIPER-H Alumni of NIPER-H, Dr. U.S.N. Murty, Director, NIPER, Guwahati, Dr. V. Ravichandiran, NIPER, Kolkata, Faculty of NIPER-H, Scientists from Mentor Institute, IICT-H, Officials from Pharmaceutical Industry, Academia have attended the event.

NIPER-H has awarded a total number of 386 Master's degrees in the four convocations held during years 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015, respectively.

During the Fifth Convocation NIPER-H has awarded M.S. (Pharm), M.Tech (Pharm) and M.B.A (Pharm) degrees to 212 students and Ph.D degrees to 13 students. Fourteen meritorious candidates have received Gold medals and Book Prizes worth Rs.10,000/-.


The Fourth Convocation of NIPER Hyderabad was held on 20th March, 2015. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India was the Chief Guest and the function was presided over by Dr. VK Subburaj, IAS, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India. Other guests and participants at the event included Dr. Ariz Ahammed, IAS, Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, Dr. Lakshmi Kantam, Director, IICT, the Mentor Institute of NIPER-H, Dr. Ahmed Kamal, Project Director, NIPER-H, Dr. YVD Nageswar, Dean, NIPER-H, Prof. N. Satyanarayana, Registrar, NIPER-H, Alumni of NIPER Hyderabad, Project Directors of some NIPERs, Faculty of NIPER-H, professionals from pharmaceutical industry, academia, scientists from mentor institute (IICT) and other research institutes.

Thus far, NIPER Hyderabad has awarded a total of 289 M.S. (Pharm) degrees in the three convocations held in the year 2010, 2012 and 2013 respectively.

In this fourth convocation NIPER Hyderabad awarded M.S. (Pharm) & M.B.A (Pharm) degrees to 97 students. Gold medals and book prizes worth Rs. 10,000/- were presented to the five meritorious candidates.

Fourth Convocation Address by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam [“Giving the future: Which path will you take?”]



NIPER-H conducted third Convocation on 19th October, 2013, in NIPER Auditorium, Balanagar Hyderabad. Dr. T. Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India was the Guest-in-Chief for the function. Shri Dilsher Singh Kalha, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India, and Chairman, Steering Committee, NIPER, Hyderabad, presided over the session.

Other guests and participants included Dr Laxmikantham, Director IICT and Mentor Institute of NIPER Hyderabad, Dr. Ahmed Kamal, Project Director, NIPER Hyderabad, Professor N. Satyanarayana, Registrar, NIPER-Hyderabad, Alumni of NIPER Hyderabad, Project Directors of all the NIPERs, Faculty of NIPER-Hyderabad, professionals from pharmaceutical industry, academia, scientists from mentor institute (IICT), and other research institutes.

Gold medals were presented to topper from each branch. Book prizes of worth 10, 000 INR were given to five merit candidates in the batch. NIPER, Hyderabad had created its brand identity in a very short duration.

The first Convocation was held in July 2010. In the first Convocation, 85 students of 2009 & 2010 batches were awarded their M.S.(Pharm.) degrees.

The Second Convocation was held in Aug 2012. In the second convocation, 131 students of 2011 & 2012 batches have taken their M.S. (pharm.) degree.


NIPER-H conducted Second Convocation on July 11, 2012, in NIPER Auditorium, Balanagar Hyderabad. Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research was the Chief Guest for the convocation. Shri Dilsher Singh Kalha, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India, and Chairman, Steering Committee, NIPER, Hyderabad, Dr J. S. Yadav, Director IICT (Mentor Institute), Dr. Ahmed Kamal, Project Director, NIPER Hyderabad, Prof. N. Satyanarayana, Registrar, NIPER-Hyderabad have presided over the occassion.

In the Second Convocation, NIPER Hyderabad as awarded 07 Gold medals and 10 Book Prizes worth Rs. 10,000/- to the students of batches 2009-2011 & 2010-2012 in the order of merit in each discipline and a total number of 131 Master Degrees were awarded to the students by Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch, Chief Guest and Shri Dilsher Singh Kalha, Secretary, DoP, Govt. of India.