Overview

• Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya called on Gauhati University to lead academic partnerships with national and international institutions, including IITs and NITs, through innovation clubs and incubator networks.
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a ₹250 crore phase-wise grant to support the university's holistic development and align with NEP 2020 goals.
• The university was celebrated for being the first in Northeast India to implement the National Education Policy 2020 and adopt the digital platform e-Samarth.
• Graduates were urged to seize opportunities in emerging sectors such as semiconductors, green energy, IT, and ecotourism, with the state government pledging to create ample opportunities for them.
• The convocation awarded 3,744 degrees, including honorary doctorates conferred upon distinguished individuals from the fields of science and public service.