Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU) announced on Friday (June 5, 2026) that the 10th, 11th, and 12th combined convocation will be held on June 9 at the VPR Convention Centre on Golagamudi Road. The Governor and Chancellor, S. Abdul Nazeer, will participate as the chief guest.Vice-Chancellor Prof. Allam Srinivasa Rao, who addressed the media here on Friday, said 6,017 candidates would receive their degrees at the convocation, which includes 4,921 undergraduates, 1,075 from postgraduate and professional programmes and 21 Ph.D. degrees.45 gold medals (fifteen per convocation year) will also be presented by the Governor to outstanding students and sportspersons who have demonstrated exceptional merit in various disciplines.Honorary doctorates would be conferred on renowned scientist Dr. K.I. Varaprasad Reddy for developing indigenous Hepatitis-B vaccine, MP (Rajya Sabha) Beedha Mastan Rao Yadav for bringing revolutionary changes to aquaculture sector and Prof. Gobardhan Das for his contribution to the field of science and higher education.For additional information, the students may visit the university’s website www.vsu.ac.in or contact the Convocation Help Desk at 0861-2330484. Published - June 05, 2026 08:31 pm IST