Mysore/Mysuru: “Always remember the contribution of your Gurus, just as you remember your parents. Convocation is not only about going for higher studies or jobs, it is about stepping into life itself,” said Vinayak Hegde, Vice-President (VP) and Head, Infosys, Mysuru.

Addressing the 15th Graduation Day of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus, yesterday, he told the fresh graduates that their degree is not the end, but the beginning of new responsibilities — to live with integrity, fairness, and excellence.

He urged students to dream big, embrace resilience as much as achievement, and remain lifelong learners who stay open to ideas, value teamwork, and choose the right company of peers.

Swami Poornamritananda Puri, General Secretary of Mata Amritanandamayi Mutt, delivered benedictory address.

A total of 661 students (Ph.D., UG and PG) received their degrees during the graduation ceremony, including 61 rank holders and medal winners, with 13 gold and 12 silver medals awarded.

Dr. P. Ajith Kumar, Registrar of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Dr. P. Krishnakumar, Controller of Examinations, Amrita Vidyapeetham; Br. Anantaananda Chaitanya, Director, Mysuru Campus; Br. Muktidamrta Chaitanya, Correspondent, Mysuru Campus; Dr. Shekar Babu, Associate Dean, Mysuru Campus; Dr. G. Ravindranath, Principal, Mysuru Campus and others were present.