16th Graduation Day Ceremony 2026

*ABIPER Graduation Ceremony 2026*
Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER) celebrated its 16th Graduation Day Ceremony 2026 on 24th October 2026 at the ABIPER Auditorium with great pride and enthusiasm. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of the graduating students, recognizing their achievements, dedication, and commitment to the pharmacy profession.
The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Dr. B. A. Vishwanath, Founder Chairman, AGI, Principal of ABIPER, and Former Senate Member of RGUHS, who served as the Chief Patron. Dr. Priya Vishwanath, Chairperson of Aditya Group of Institutions, was the Patron. Dr. A. Ramkishan, Deputy Drugs Controller (India), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, DGHS, CDSCO Headquarters, New Delhi, was the Chief Guest. Dr. M. D. Karvekar, Governing Council Member of ABIPER and Former Executive Committee Member of the Pharmacy Council of India, served as the Advisor. Dr. Paranjoythi, Research Director, ABIPER, and Dr. Sowjanya Battu, Vice Principal, ABIPER, were also associated with the programme.
The programme commenced with the arrival of the dignitaries, followed by the Invocation Song, Naada Geethe, and Vande Mataram. The ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries and students marked the auspicious beginning of the event. Dr. Sowjanya Battu, Vice Principal, ABIPER, delivered welcome address and presented the annual achievements of the institute for the Academic Year 2025–2026, highlighting the institution’s academic accomplishments, research initiatives, student achievements, and other significant milestones. This was followed by the felicitation of the dignitaries.
During the inaugural session, the dignitaries emphasized academic excellence, professional ethics, innovation, research, skill development, and the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare.
Dr. A. Ramkishan, the Chief Guest, highlighted the pivotal role of pharmacists in ensuring medication safety and enhancing patient well-being. He emphasized professional integrity, hard work, continuous reading, spiritual strength, compassion, openness to constructive advice, and a balanced life as essential qualities for personal and professional excellence. He further encouraged adherence to quality standards, ethical practice, and research-driven innovation to advance pharmaceutical sciences and strengthen patient-centred healthcare.
Dr. M. D. Karvekar, Advisor to the programme, emphasized the value of life, effective time management, a positive attitude, determination, and hard work as foundations for success. He highlighted the importance of accepting constructive advice, continuous learning, and perseverance for personal and professional growth.
Dr. Paranjoythi, Research Director, ABIPER, stressed the importance of skill development and effective time management. He encouraged graduates to become visionary, innovative, ethical, and compassionate professionals equipped to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare sector.
Following these addresses, Prof. Dr. B. A. Vishwanath delivered the presidential address and declared the convocation open, marking the commencement of the certificate distribution.
The highlight of the ceremony was the conferring of course completion certificates upon 143 graduates across various pharmacy programmes: M. Pharm (34), Pharm.D (24), B.Pharm (74), and D.Pharm (11). The occasion celebrated the successful completion of their respective programmes and recognized the graduates’ academic dedication and perseverance.
As part of the recognition of academic excellence, academic topper awards with a cash prize of Rs.5,000/- each have been awarded to 4 students from each course of the D.Pharm, B.Pharm,, Pharm.D, and M. Pharm programmes. Furthermore, best outgoing student awards with a cash prize of Rs.10,000/- each have been awarded for three students each from the B.Pharm, Pharm.D, and M. Pharm programmes in recognition of their outstanding academic performance, overall development, and contributions to institutional life. Sports awards carrying a cash prize of Rs.5,000/- each were also presented to recognize and appreciate the achievements, dedication, and sporting excellence of the students.
The graduating students shared their experiences and expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the management, faculty members, and parents for their continuous encouragement, support, and guidance throughout their academic journey.
The programme concluded with the Vote of Thanks and National Anthem, followed by a group photograph session and lunch. The celebration reaffirmed ABIPER’s commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical education, research, and the development of competent, ethical, and socially responsible pharmacy professionals.