44th Annual Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Official Event Press Release
The official media release for the event can be downloaded here.

I hereby solemnly declare and promise that, I will in my daily life and conversation, and in thought, word and deed, conduct myself as befits a member of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. I will to the utmost of my capacity and opportunity, support the cause of sound learning, humanity, morality and spirituality. As far as lies in me, I shall uphold and advance the social and indeed all round welfare of my countrymen and fellowmen.

Convocation Oath
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), a Deemed to be University, held its 44th Annual Convocation on 22 November 2025 at 4 p.m. at the Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh, in the Divine Presence.

Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the Convocation as the Chief Guest and also delivered the Convocation address. Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh was the Guest of Honour. Additionally, the event was graced by Hon’ble Minister for Human Resources, IT & Electronics, and Real-Time Governance, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh Sri Nara Lokesh.

In keeping with tradition, the ceremonial procession—led by the Registrar bearing the mace and the Institute insignia—featured the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Deans, and members of the SSSIHL Public Charitable Trust, Executive Council, Academic Council, and Finance Committee, as they made their way to the dais at the Poornachandra Auditorium.

The proceedings commenced with the National Anthem upon the arrival of the dignitaries onto the stage, which was followed by the invocatory Veda chanting from the Taittriya Upanishad. The Convocation was then declared ‘open’ in the Divine voice of the Revered Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the request of the Vice-Chancellor.

The welcome address was delivered by the Vice-Chancellor. This was followed by the felicitation of the Chief Guest, the Guest of Honor, and the Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The grand ceremony saw the Hon’ble Chancellor, Sri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit 510 graduands to their degrees. Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan awarded the Gold Medals to 20 students who achieved distinction in various disciplines. 14 doctoral research scholars were also conferred their Ph.D. degrees.

Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, addressed the students followed by the Convocation Address delivered by the Hon’ble Vice President of India.

The event concluded with the National Anthem and Mangala Aarati.

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