20th Convocation on 10th February 2026
Invitation and Instructions to Degree Awardees
It is a pleasure to inform you that the Twentieth Convocation of D Y Patil (Deemed to be University) will be held on 10th February 2026 from 9 am to 5pm at University Ground, D Y Patil (Deemed to be University), Nerul , Navi Mumbai.
We most happily extend an invitation to your parents too (Maximum 2 members), to attend the Convocation Ceremony. Looking forward to see you at the Convocation

Kindly note the following instructions:
- Students are requested to report to the respective faculty / Official-in-charge designated by the respective schools.
- Students attending in person are requested to register at the designated location and time conveyed to you by the respective schools and complete the registration formalities.
- Students will be given a Convocation Gown & Stole after registration (UG – Maroon Stole, PG – Blue Stole, PhD – Magenta Stole, Gold Medallists – Muster Stole )
- On the completion of the ceremony, students must return Gown and Cap to their respective school.The Convocation Stole will remain with the students as a memoir of D Y Patil (Deemed to be University).
- Photo session shall be scheduled by the respective schools and slots shall be conveyed to the students by the school.
- By 4.00 pm, the students have to stand for the formation of the procession in a specific area indicated. The details will be conveyed at the information desk. Further instructions will be given by the concerned authorities at respective locations.
- Convocation procession starts at 4.30 pm.
- All the students are requested to maintain the decorum of the formal function.
- Do not use cameras and mobiles at the venue during the ceremony.
- No Student will be allowed to leave the seat under any circumstances till the procession leaves the venue after function.
- Dress code: All participants in the ceremony are requested to wear formal INDIAN dress only.
- Male – Formal dress (like kurta-pyjama or shirt- pant)’
- Female –Formal dress (like salwar set, chudidaar set or Saree
- NOTE: No Western Dress shall be allowed.
- There will be designated place reserved for parents. In case parents / members of family wish to accompany their wards, they are requested to occupy the seats before 4.00 pm for security reasons.
- In case of emergency, kindly contact the respective school in-charges/point of contact.