Jaipur, 21st July 2025: IIHMR University, Jaipur, organised its annual convocation ceremony on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the university campus.
Chief Guest Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kishanrao Bagde, shared, “I’m happy to observe that all four students who received gold medals at IIHMR University were females. He requested all the graduating students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired over the past two years towards the noble cause of nation-building. I also suggest that universities collaborate with national as well as international universities and institutions. By integrating traditional and modern knowledge, National Education Policy 2022 aims to foster the holistic development of students.” Showcasing a powerful reflection of women’s empowerment in the healthcare landscape, the Annual Convocation at IIHMR University marked a milestone, with 58% of the graduates being women, a strong sign of progress in healthcare education.
Welcoming the dignitaries and students, Dr. PR Sodani, President, IIHMR University, shared, “I extend my heartiest congratulations to our graduating students. Out of 423 graduating students, 247 were women, outnumbering 176 male students.
Always remember that you are the ambassadors of IIHMR University. Take our legacy of excellence in academics, innovations and impactful research wherever you go. My key message to the graduating students is to lead with integrity and serve with compassion. Further sharing the university’s annual report, he said that IIHMR University conducted various studies for the Government of India, the Government of Rajasthan, and other state governments to improve the health care delivery system. Dr. Sodani said, This year’s placement season marked another milestone for the university. The highest package stood at INR 28.56 LPA, with 11 students securing international placements in the UAE, Kenya, Indonesia, and Congo, highlighting the growing global recognition of IIHMR University’s talent pool.
Inspiring the passing-out class, Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, Drugs Controller General of India, as the Guest of Honour, said, “India is a very important part of the global healthcare value chain. We provide medicines and trained manpower to more than 200 countries worldwide. Healthcare is not just a system but a promise of care, dignity, and equity for all. Uphold it with integrity, lead with humility, and serve with heart. Contributing to building society is our duty. Helping patients is the highest order of service.”
Dr. Pramod Yeole, Vice Chancellor, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, as the Guest of Honour, said, “Over 70% of the Rajasthan population lives in rural areas; that statistic must not just inform policy, it must inspire action. Rural Healthcare is central to our development as a state and as a nation. You are graduating at a time when Healthcare is being redefined. Where public health is finally getting recognition with resources, and where the government is investing in grassroots infrastructure and workforce development. As you walk out of this gate, you will carry fire for knowledge, for service, for justice and change.”
Shri Sudarshan Jain, Chairperson, IIHMR University, presided over the convocation ceremony and said that the convocation is a moment of joy and pride for everyone. He further advised students to continue their learning journey forever.
Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Founder-Trustee of IIHMR, suggested that graduating students look at their jobs as learning tools. He also encouraged the graduates to enjoy life, remember their purpose, and see every challenge as a new lesson.
The graduating batch consisted of 225 students from MBA (Hospital & Health Management), 125 students from MBA (Pharmaceutical Management), 9 from MBA (Development Management), 2 from MPH (Implementation Science), 35 from MPH (Executive), and 18 from MHA (Executive). 9 doctoral students were also awarded with degrees.