New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur (IIM Kashipur), one of the premiere management institutions in the country hosted its 13th Annual Convocation Ceremony today. This was one of the most diverse graduating cohorts from IIM Kashipur, with a strong representation of women across the programmes. 546 students were conferred degrees across five programmes, with Justice Guhanathan Narendra, Former Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court attending as the Chief Guest, and Kamal Poddar, Managing Director of Choice Limited International invited as the Guest of Honour. 10 medals were awarded for academic and all-around excellence across programmes, with 22 students honoured on the Director’s merit List.
In his convocation address, Justice Narendra said “You have earned your place through perseverance, discipline and determination, with each degree reflecting resilience and effort. Do not be afraid of taking risks early in your career, for growth rarely happens within comfort and true success lies in what you contribute. The difference between power and impact lies in values—ask yourself whether your decisions will uplift others, whether you will lead with integrity, and whether you will stand firm in difficult moments. In life, you will often face shades of grey, and it is your intellect and morals that must guide you to choose what is right.”
Graduating students guided to measure success by impact
Interim Chairperson of the Board of Governers at IIM Kashipur, Sandeep Singh said, “As you step beyond these walls, you enter a world defined by both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. Be leaders who think deeply, act responsibly, and remain anchored in integrity. Measure your success not only by personal achievements, but by the impact you create in the lives of others.”
Director of IIM Kashipur, Neeraj Dwivedi said, “Convocation is always a special occasion in the life of an academic institution. For our students, it marks the successful completion of years of hard work, discipline, and learning. For the Institute, it is a moment of pride, because we present to society a new group of graduates who are ready to contribute with competence, confidence, and character. At IIM Kashipur, we remain committed to academic excellence, integrity, innovation, inclusion, and societal relevance. Our task is not merely to prepare skilled professionals, but to nurture thoughtful, ethical, and future-ready leaders.”