TISS Guwahati awards degrees to 103 graduates

GUWAHATI, November 15, 2026 — The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati Off-Campus, held its 13th Graduation Ceremony at the College of Veterinary Science auditorium in Khanapara on Sunday, awarding degrees to 103 students, including two PhD scholars.

The graduates included 54 students receiving MA and Master of Arts in Social Work (MASW) degrees and 47 receiving Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BASS) degrees.

North Eastern Council Secretariat Secretary Satinder Kumar Bhalla, who attended as the chief guest, congratulated the graduates and urged them to use their education to understand and address the needs of communities.

Emphasising the relationship between education, governance and the aspirations of Northeast India, Bhalla encouraged students to look beyond statistics and policy documents and remain committed to social contribution.

Prof. Jagannath Ambagudia, Campus Director, TISS Guwahati, presented the annual report for 2025–26, highlighting the campus's academic achievements, research contributions and community engagement.

Prof. Aseem Prakash, Campus Director, Hyderabad Off-Campus, attended as the Vice-Chancellor's nominee. Meritorious students were also awarded medals and prizes in recognition of their academic performance.

The ceremony was attended by faculty members, institutional representatives, parents and guardians.