Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will host its 39^th Convocation Ceremony on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 in New Delhi, celebrating the academic achievements of its graduating students and recognising their excellence across disciplines.

 

The ceremony will be graced by the Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President, Govt of India, who will deliver the convocation address as the Chief Guest. Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, will be the Guest of Honour for the occasion at the University HQs New Delhi.  Shri Rabi Narayan Naik, Hon’ble Minister, Rural Development, and Panchyati Raj & Drinking Water; Sh  Krushna Chandra Patra, Hon’ble Minister Science and Technology and Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare, Govt of Odisha and Prof Narasingha Charan Panda , Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Central University , Odisha will be the Guest of Honour for the occasion at the Regional Center Bhubaneswar. . The 39^th Convocation of IGNOU will be organized at Jayadev Bhaban, Bhubaneswar

 

The honourable dignitaries will confer Degrees and Certificates to 3.24 Lakhs meritorious students including 7119 students of Regional Center Bhubaneswar in person and in absentia. Other distinguished dignitaries attending the event include Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Hon’ble Governor of Goa at Regional Centre Panaji, and Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, Hon’ble Governor of Tripura at Regional Centre Agartala, along with other eminent guests from academia, governance, and public life

 

As the university prepares to host the event, graduates across 51 Regional Centres and 5 Overseas Centres prepare for a momentous academic milestone. The Convocation Ceremony marks a significant landmark in the lives of graduating students, reflecting years of dedication, perseverance, and academic pursuit. It also reaffirms the University’s commitment to fostering excellence, innovation, and inclusive education in alignment with national development goals.

 

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