Hyderabad, Aug. 1 -- Acclaimed filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli on Saturday urged graduates to pursue excellence with dedication, passion and perseverance as GITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad, conferred degrees on 1,990 students at its 17th Graduation Ceremony.
A total of 1,532 undergraduate, 372 postgraduate and 86 Ph.D. scholars received degrees across various disciplines.
Delivering the keynote address, Rajamouli recalled the philosophy of GITAM founder Dr M.V.V.S. Murthi and called upon the graduates to strive for excellence in their chosen fields through commitment, hard work and purpose.
The ceremony was presided over by GITAM President and Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Errol D'Souza.
The dignit...