Instructions & Guidelines for the Students

14th Convocation

(For Candidates Graduating from Visakhapatnam Campus only)
  • The 14th Convocation of GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam is scheduled to be held on 10th June, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Dr.Yellapragada Subba Rao auditorium, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam.
  • All students are required to register for the Convocation either in-person or in-absentia on or before 31st May, 2023. After in-person registration, the admit card will be available for download from 08th June, 2023.
  • The students, who are not able to attend the Convocation in person, can register as in-absentia. All such candidates must provide a full postal address for sending the degree certificate by registered or speed post.
  • Your digital certificate can be accessed from the National Academic Depository (NAD) – DigiLocker and Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). You are required to register at https://nad.digitallocker.gov.in/students.
  • All the candidates opting for in-person registration must be physically present at the venue and report at the registration desk. All the candidates must submit the admit card (downloadable from the GITAM website) with any other photo ID like: Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, or PAN Card. The Convocation kit can be collected from the registration desk.
  • You are required to report at the registration desk before 8.00 AM on June 10th , 2023; failing which, it may not be possible to allot a seat in the auditorium on the day of Convocation.

Please Note

  • Please collect the stole between 8.00 AM and 9.00 AM on 10th June, 2023 from the registration desk. The graduates may retain the stole.
  • Kindly report at the venue at 9.45 AM on 10th June, 2023.
  • Those reporting late, will not be permitted entry.

PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING DOs AND DON'Ts DURING THE Convocation, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN THE DECORUM

DOs

    Hyderabad Campus- Occupy the seats allotted to you in the auditorium by 2.05 PM
    Visakhapatnam- Occupy the seat allotted to you in the auditorium by 9.50 AM.
  • All participants are requested to stand when the procession enters the Auditorium and kindly remain standing until the Invocation is over.
  • All participants are requested to keep standing in their places while the academic procession leaves the auditorium after the function.
  • Kindly maintain decorum during the function.

DON’Ts

  • Do not enter the auditorium after the academic procession has arrived.
  • Do not move around in the auditorium during the function.
  • Do not clap, whistle or cheer while in the auditorium.

Convocation Fee

In-person: Rs.2,800/-
In-absentia: Rs.3,200/-

Dress Code

  • Boys: Cotton white kurta and pyjama.
  • Girls: Cotton white kurta and pyjama or a white saree with white blouse.
  • Shoes - Formal sandals are accepted for girls, while boys must wear black shoes.
  • Students in informal dress or footwear will not be permitted for the event.

Venue

Visakhapatnam Campus

June 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Dr.Yellapragada Subba Rao Auditorium,
GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research,
GITAM (Deemed to be University),
Rushikonda,
Visakhapatnam.