IGNOU Kma awards degrees to 801

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre Kohima held its 39th Convocation on Tuesday at the State Academy Hall, marking a significant academic milestone for learners across Nagaland.
During the convocation, 801 learners were declared eligible for various qualifications, including 583 Master’s degrees, 151 Bachelor’s degrees, 25 diplomas and 14 certificates. Around 240 graduates were present to receive their certificates during the ceremony.
Director General of Police, Rupin Sharma, who graced the occasion as guest of honour, reminded graduates that learning did not end with the attainment of a degree but continued throughout life. He urged them to remain intellectually curious and adaptable in an ever-evolving world, while stressing that education was central to both individual advancement and the progress of societies.
Highlighting the transformative power of knowledge, Sharma noted that access to learning, documentation and exchange of ideas had historically distinguished developed societies.
He encouraged graduates to embrace diverse avenues of learning, including experience, dialogue and exposure to different perspectives. He further lauded the role of open and distance learning systems like IGNOU in democratising education by reaching learners who might otherwise face barriers due to geography, financial constraints or personal circumstances.
Earlier, assistant regional director Dr. Mayonmi Shimray welcomed the gathering and informed that the convocation was conducted simultaneously with the main ceremony at IGNOU headquarters in New Delhi, where C.P. Radhakrishnan attended as chief guest. He stated that a total of 2,99,092 learners across the country and abroad were awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Regional director highlighted IGNOU’s academic standing, noting its A++ accreditation from NAAC and its ranking among top open universities under the National Institutional Ranking Framework. IGNOU currently offers over 333 programmes through 21 Schools of Studies, supported by an extensive network of regional and learner support centres. He also referred to digital initiatives such as e-Gyankosh and the university’s role in coordinating SWAYAM and SWAYAM Prabha platforms.
Since its establishment on December 14, 2000, Kohima Regional Centre has grown from 32 learners in 2001 to facilitating over 20,000 successful learners, currently operating 16 study centres across Nagaland.
The programme included the rendition of the IGNOU Kulgeet, sharing session by learners, conferring of degrees by the guest of honour, and concluded with a vote of thanks by assistant registrar R.V. Tetso followed by the National Anthem.