Official Event Press Release
The official media release for the event can be downloaded here.
SSSIHL Annual Convocation – 2023
I hereby solemnly declare and promise that, I will in my daily life and conversation, and in thought, word and deed, conduct myself as befits a member of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. I will to the utmost of my capacity and opportunity, support the cause of sound learning, humanity, morality and spirituality. As far as lies in me, I shall uphold and advance the social and indeed all round welfare of my countrymen and fellowmen.
Convocation Oath
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed to be University) held its 42nd Annual Convocation at the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh, on 22 November 2023.
Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the Convocation as the Chief Guest and also delivered the Convocation address. The Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri S Abdul Nazeer was the Guest of Honour. Additionally, the event was graced by Smt. K V Usha Sricharan, the Minister for Women, Children, Differently Abled, and Senior Citizens Welfare from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
On their arrival at the venue, the women’s brass band of the Anantapur campus accorded a ceremonial welcome to the Chief Guest, the Guest of Honor, and the Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, where they were received and greeted by the Chancellor Sri K Chakravarthi IAS (Retd.), and the Vice-Chancellor Prof. B Raghavendra Prasad and Sri R J Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust.
The Chief Guest along with the Guest of Honour, the Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Controller of Examinations, Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Public Charitable Trust (PCT), the Board of Management, and Deans advanced towards the dais in a ceremonial procession with the Registrar of the Institute carrying the ceremonial mace.
The event commenced with the National Anthem upon the arrival of the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, the Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, the Chancellor, and the Vice-Chancellor onto the stage, which was followed by the invocatory Veda chanting from the Taittriya Upanishad.
The Convocation was then declared ‘open’ in the Divine voice of the Revered Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the request of the Vice-Chancellor.
The programme included the welcome address by the Vice-Chancellor, the Convocation address by the Chief Guest, and an address by the Guest of Honor.
View Pictures here.
Ph.D. Awardees 2023
Ram Murthy – Chemistry
Electrochemical and Biological Applications of Sulphur Based Ligands and their Palladium (II), Cobalt (II) and Nickel (II) Metal Complexes
K J Srinivas – Management
Implementable Strategies for Sustainable Rural Development – A Study in Select States of South India
Chandrahaas C S – Management
Conceptualization, Development and Validation of Holistic Leadership Scale through a Study of Three Values-Centered Socio-Political Leaders
Sai Swaroop R – Biosciences
Integrated clinical and multi-omic analysis of protein aggregating and demyelinating diseases identify molecular signatures, potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets
Nitesh Tamang – Chemistry
Synthesis, Characterization, Anticancer and Antiplasmodial activities of Potent Andrographolide Derivatives
Anjana Biswas – Physics
Functionalized Titanate (H2Ti3O7) Nanotubes as Versatile Materials for Efficient and Rapid Adsorption of Fluoride and Heavy Metal Ions from Water
K V Seetarama Mani Chandrika – Chemistry
Bio-inspired molecules for desalination, hydrogen storage and antimicrobial applications
N Saiharini – Food and Nutritional Sciences
Valorization of fruit processing by-products: Extraction, characterization, phenolic and pesticide residue profiling and utilization as a valuable source of pectin and dietary fiber
R Sriram – Biosciences
Integrated Clinical and Metabolomic Evaluation of Dengue and Design of Mobile Phone-based Dengue Diagnostics with Novel Plasmonic Nanomaterials
Nishant Kumar Kolli – Chemistry
Investigations into Combeite based materials as potential biomaterial platforms invigorating osteoblastic proliferation
Sai Sanwid Pradhan – Biosciences
Integrated clinical and multi-omic analysis shows that deregulated pathways modulate protein aggregation in Huntington’s disease: Mechanisms, Potential Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets
Rahul Poddar – Mathematics
Riemannian Manifolds Carrying Some Specified Structures and Conformal Vector Fields
Cheerala Vijay Sai Krishna – Chemistry
Synthesis of Novel Benzoxazole-Hybrids for Cyanide Sensing and Biological Applications
Gold Medalists 2023
- Juttu Adarsh Varma (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics)
- Madduri Sai Sri Datta (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics)
- Cherukuri Sai Kartheek (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics)
- Vikram Krishna (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biosciences)
- Ritu Raj Pradhan (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science)
- Bellapu Ravvala Shreya (Bachelor of Science (Food and Nutritional Sciences))
- Kolla Vinay Sai (Bachelor of Commerce (Honours))
- Agaventi Bhargav (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- Nithin Nithya Harsha (Bachelor of Performing Arts in Music)
- Guggilam Sri Chandana Krishna Lekha (Bachelor of Education)
- H Sreeram (Master of Arts in Economics)
- Yukti Bhardwaj (Master of Arts in English Language and Literature)
- Sathyanarayan Narayan (Master of Science in Mathematics)
- Sahil Pradhan (Master of Science in Physics)
- Mainak Mukherjee (Master of Science in Chemistry)
- Mani Kanta Koppolu (Master of Science in Biosciences)
- Kesavani Netheti (Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences)
- Akash Bairagi (Master of Science in Data Science and Computing)
- Poduru Shesha Sai (Master of Business Administration)
- Desetti Sai Nandan (Master of Technology in Computer Science)
- Shriram Kori (Master of Technology in Optoelectronics and Communications )
All-Round Gold Medalists 2023
- Rani Srivalli Satya Subha (Bachelor of Arts)
- Pulkit Khare (Bachelor of Commerce (Honours))
- Pakala Pruthividhar Reddy (Master of Technology in Optoelectronics and Communications)
- A Aditya Bhardwaj (Master of Science in Data Science and Computing)
Annual Convocation Drama
Each year on the day of the Annual convocation, students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning put together a drama presentation in the Divine Presence. This year, a drama, titled Divya Prema was offered at thy lotus feet.
Convocation Drama – 42nd Annual Convocation, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Every person who has experienced divinity always falls short of the right words to share their tale of transformation. If the tale of men itself is difficult to express, what about the tale of the Lord? How do we savour the essence of His leelas? Well, only when He Himself chooses to write those tales can we be blessed to do so.
But can these tales be used to appreciate the transformative experience of man? Can they be used as a living, breathing guide to humanity?
On the occasion of our 42nd Convocation, we are pleased to invite you to “Divya Prema”, a drama scripted, directed, and produced by the students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, as an offering of love and gratitude to our Revered Founder Chancellor.
Join us, the students of SSSIHL, as we embark on a journey, harnessing the Rama Katha Rasa Vahini, the story of Lord Rama, penned by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, as a kaleidoscope, to view our experiences; experiences of happiness, confusion, choices, decisions, opportunities, and difficulties; experiences of traveling unto divinity.
Venue: Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam
Join us Live @ 5.30 p.m., on 22 Nov 2023
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President of India to Deliver the Convocation Address at the 42nd Annual Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning on 22 November 2023
Prasanthi Nilayam, 19 November 2023:
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed to be University) will hold its 42nd Annual Convocation at the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh in the Divine Presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at 3:20 p.m.
The Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu has graciously agreed to be the Chief Guest and will deliver the Convocation address. The Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri S Abdul Nazeer will be the Guest of Honour.
The grand ceremony will see the Chancellor, Sri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and doctoral research degrees.
The event will be streamed live on: https://www.youtube.com/@SriSathyaSaiOfficial
This will be followed by a convocation drama titled ‘Divya Prema’ in the evening, which will be streamed Live from the Sai Kulwant Hall, on the Prasanthi Mandir Live YouTube channel.
Full release to follow the events.
For further information on the event, and the schedule, visit: sssihl.edu.in
About the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed-to-be-University), Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India, is one of the few institutions in the world offering values-based education to students at the University level. Ethics and morals form the undercurrent of every subject taught at the Deemed to be University, providing a holistic framework of inter-personal development for its students combined with academic excellence. SSSIHL follows a merit-based open admissions policy for all irrespective of income, religion, or region and provides quality education free for all students.
The Deemed-to-be university hosts students from across the country at its four campuses in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, India and provides free education to all programmes of study. The programmes offered include undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research. It has a merit-based open admissions policy for all, irrespective of income, religion or social status.
SSSIHL also provides a strong research environment, with exceptional academic practices, that has resulted in the growth of national and international collaborations. The Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF), based at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus of the SSSIHL, is one of the few facilities in the country that houses advanced Characterisation / Analytical Tools to carry out Translational Research in various areas of Science and Technology.
For further information, visit: sssihl.edu.in
Media contact: media@sssihl.edu.in. Tel: +91 8555 287239
42nd Annual Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning celebrates its 42nd Annual Convocation on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam.
The Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest and deliver the Convocation address.
The Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri S Abdul Nazeer will be the Guest of Honour.
The Chancellor, SSSIHL Sri K Chakravathi, IAS (Retd.) will preside over the convocation.
Venue: Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam.
Join us Live at 3.20 p.m. on 22 Nov, 2023
Read MoreSummer Course in Indian Culture & Spirituality 2023 – A Report
“Education should promote culture. It is not by education alone but by culture that one gets refined. Culture promotes refinement. It is termed as Samskaara, which consists of Sadguna (good character), Sadaachaara (good practices) and Sadbhaavana (good feelings).”
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Revered Founder Chancellor, SSSIHL
The Summer Course in Indian Culture & Spirituality serves as an induction programme to all students and teachers of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning with an objective to expose students of the University to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Bharat. It orients students into Bhagawan Baba’s educational philosophy and gives them deep, first hand insights into how they can directly benefit from this unique institution.
The genesis of the event dates back to the early seventies, when Bhagawan Baba organized Summer Courses in Indian Culture and Spirituality for the benefit of students. The course then was usually three to four weeks long and would typically consist of a series of lectures on Indian culture, the essence of the scriptures and other spiritual topics delivered by learned scholars, senior devotees and men of esteem. The highlight however was the daily discourse by Baba Himself, delivered typically in the evening.
In 2011, Bhagawan willed that the Summer Course be reinitiated in a shorter format of two-and-a-half days and which is now an annual event at SSSIHL in the beginning of each academic year that the Students and Teachers of the University eagerly look forward to participate, experience and learn.
The Summer Course was and is an effective way to inspire young minds to follow a life of good values and character. The event also marked the beginning of the academic year for students and teachers of all the four campuses of SSSIHL.
View a brief report along with pictures from the Summer Course 2023, held at each of the four campuses below:
SSSIHL Anantapur Campus
SSSIHL Brindavan Campus
SSSIHL Muddenahalli Campus
SSSIHL Prasanthi Nilayam Campus
SSSIHL Annual Convocation – 2022
Official Event Press Release
The official media release for the event can be downloaded here.
I hereby solemnly declare and promise that, I will in my daily life and conversation, and in thought, word and deed, conduct myself as befits a member of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. I will to the utmost of my capacity and opportunity, support the cause of sound learning, humanity, morality and spirituality. As far as lies in me, I shall uphold and advance the social and indeed all round welfare of my countrymen and fellowmen.
Convocation Oath
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed to be University) held its 41st Annual Convocation in Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh, in the Divine Presence on 22 November 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
The grand ceremony saw the Honourable Chancellor, Shri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their degrees.
SSSIHL was honoured to have Shri Somanath S, a Distinguished Scientist, Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman, ISRO, as the chief guest for the event.
The event began at 10:30 a.m. when the Chief Guest along with the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Public Charitable Trust (PCT), the Board of Management, Directors, Deans, and Heads of Departments, entered the Sai Kulwant Hall in Prasanthi Nilayam with the Registrar of the University carrying the ceremonial mace.
Following the invocatory Veda chanting from Taittriya Upanishad, on the request of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) C B Sanjeevi, the Convocation was declared open in the Divine voice of the Revered Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
The programme included speeches by the Vice-Chancellor, the Chief Guest and the Revered Founder Chancellor (video broadcast of a previous Convocation Address).
View pictures here.
Ph.D. Awardees 2022
Sai Krishna S B – Biosciences
A Systems Biology Approach to aid Biomarker Discovery and elucidate the mechanisms in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Ashwin Ashok Naik – Biosciences
Systems analysis of Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head shows involvement of deregulated pathways and iron metabolism in pathophysiology: Potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets
Sai Kiran M – Chemistry
Groundwater defluoridation and wastewater dye remediation by shape engineered functionalised polyvinyl alcohol based adsorbents
Prashant Rai – Chemistry
Design and synthesis of Spirobibenzopyrans, Benzopyrylium salts and Myo-inositol derivatives as potent biological agents and structure-activity relationship of the non-linear optical response of Chalcone derivatives
Sai Prasad Nayak – Chemistry
Green Nanocomposites as Electrocatalysts for Detection of Biomolecules and Fuel Cell Applications
Ranendra Pratap Biswal – Chemistry
Metabolic Profiling of Ganoderma, Neem Toddy and Averrhoa carambola Fruit Extracts Using UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS
Sai Shyam – Computer Science
Robust Watermarking Methods using Discrete Wavelet Transform and Deep Convolutional Neural Networks
Srikanth Khanna – Computer Science
Novel Applications of Fractional Derivatives in Image Pre-processing and Segmentation
Ashrita C Haldipur – Food and Nutritional Sciences
Macronutrient and phytochemical content, metabolomic phenolic profile, in vitro and in silico antidiabetic potential and in vivo glycemic response of traditional Indian pigmented rice varieties
G Aditya – Management
Three Essays in Behavioural Finance: Studies on Investor Resilience, Managerial Conviction, and Corporate Attention Seeking
Saikrishnan S – Management
Viewing consumer decision making in health insurance markets through the lens of behavioral economics
U Pranav – Management
A Study of Corporate Social Responsibility in Secondary Education in India
Bishal Chhetri – Mathematics
Within-Host, Between-Host and Multiscale Mathematical Modeling Studies with reference to COVID-19 Pandemic
Rahul Raju Pattar – Mathematics
Global Well-Posedness and Regularity Issues Associated with Singular Hyperbolic Cauchy Problems
Ananth V S – Mathematics
Optimal Control Studies for Additional food provided Prey-Predator Systems involving Holling Type III and Type IV Functional Responses
Lavanya Rathi P – Physics
Investigation of Tin-doped Magnetite Nanoparticles and Nanocomposite Films for Dielectric and Microwave Shielding Applications
K Rajasimha – Physics
Facile Fabrication Methods for an Integrated Lab-on-a-Chip using Femtosecond Laser Micromachining
Gold Medalists 2022
- Sandeep Roy (Bachelor of Arts)
- Panditi Bhagawan (Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Mathematics)
- Ujjal Chettri (Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Physics)
- Dattatreya Parija (Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Chemistry)
- Somanath Shyam Sundar (Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Biosciences)
- Anusha Chappa (Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences)
- Kamath Sudeep Sudarshan (Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.))
- Kotra Ravi Teja (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- Thakur Rohit Singh (Master of Arts in Economics)
- Palacharla Sahithi Chowdary (Master of Science in Mathematics)
- Bharath Chandran T (Master of Science in Chemistry)
- Bibhuprada Acharya (Master of Science in Physics)
- Immadi Siva Ratnakar (Master of Science in Biosciences)
- Madamsetty Sai Veena (Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences)
- Krishna Kanth Gunta (Master of Science in Data Science and Computing)
- Sri Naga Sai Vasanthi Guggilam (Bachelor of Education)
- Kodam Akhil (Master of Business Administration)
- Rishi Sridhar Rao (Master of Technology in Computer Science)
All Rounder Gold Medalists 2022
- Prajoyli Sharma (M.B.A.)
- Aravind Narayanan (B.Com. (Hons.))
- Desetti Sai Nandan (M.Tech.(CS))
- Jagarajupalli Pavan Kumar Reddy (B.B.A.)
Annual Convocation Drama
Each year on the day of the Annual convocation, students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning put together a drama presentation in the Divine Presence. This year, a drama, titled Bangaru! – The Call of Love was offered at thy lotus feet.
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Celebrates its 41st Annual Convocation
Puttaparthi, 22 November 2022:
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed to be University) held its 41st Annual Convocation in Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh, in the Divine Presence on 22 November 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
The grand ceremony saw the Honourable Chancellor, Shri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their degrees.
SSSIHL was honoured to have Shri Somanath S, a Distinguished Scientist, Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman, ISRO, as the chief guest for the event.
Spanning a distinguished career of nearly 36 years, Shri. Somanath has made significant contribution in the area of space technology and is an expert in system engineering of launch vehicles. In his previous assignment as Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in 2018, the lead Centre of ISRO, he was responsible for Launch vehicle technology development. Under his leadership, VSSC has achieved significant feats like the Crew Escape System demonstration through the Pad Abort Test (PAT) and the launch of GSLV Mk-III M1/Chandrayaan 2. Shri. Somanath also spearheaded the upcoming Gaganyaan mission and the development of a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
The event began at 10:30 a.m. when the Chief Guest along with the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Public Charitable Trust (PCT), the Board of Management, Directors, Deans, and Heads of Departments, entered the Sai Kulwant Hall in Prasanthi Nilayam with the Registrar of the University carrying the ceremonial mace.
Following the invocatory Veda chanting from Taittriya Upanishad, on the request of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) C B Sanjeevi, the Convocation was declared open in the Divine voice of the Revered Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor gave a glimpse of the high-quality research carried out for societal benefit by leveraging the world-class Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF) and the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) at SSSIHL. He stated that currently there are 19 ongoing research projects with an outlay of over ₹6.9 crores.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) C B Sanjeevi then went on to share a few highlights of the activities, conferences, and webinars conducted by various departments during the previous academic year. He then congratulated the faculty and students for their various academic achievements in their respective fields of study. Referring to the Actuarial Science programme run by the Institute, he said the exemplary work done by the team was recognized globally by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) in the USA. SSSIHL won the CAS University Award for 2022, the only Indian Institution to win this recognition so far since its inception. He also spoke on various research collaborations of SSSIHL and highlighted the recent ‘World Space Week’ celebrations held in Prasanthi Nilayam, in association with Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.
The convocation oath was then administered by the Vice-Chancellor, after which the students who achieved distinction in various disciplines were awarded Gold Medals and the doctoral research scholars were conferred their Ph.D. degrees by the Chancellor and given special mementos blessed by the Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
The Chief Guest Shri Somanath then delivered the convocation address to the students. Congratulating the graduands, he asked the students to take a moment on this momentous day to thank their family, friends, and inspiring teachers from the depth of their hearts for contributing to their all-around development as a student.
Drawing parallels to the passion and dedication that helps ISRO successfully put satellites and several objects in orbit defying distance and gravity, Shri Somanath S, believed every student could reach great heights in both personal and professional life by developing key attributes like Passion, Commitment, Excellence, Determination, Focus, and Learnability. Above all, was Humility, Honesty, and Integrity, he added.
Quoting the vision and Mission statements of SSSIHL, Shri Somanath S, said that both empathy and compassion in individuals are critical for us to thrive as a progressive society and believed the graduands who are now moulded to be professionally sound, socially responsible, and spiritually aware are ready to offer this to the world. He praised the visionary Founder chancellor, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba for “igniting a revolution in the academic landscape and setting up the impeccable institution”.
Shri Somanath S, spoke at length highlighting and in praise of the Institute’s Integral Education system which aimed to provide an environment that encourages the development of the student’s mind, body, and spirit, enabling the transformation of the heart alongside the training of the mind. He asked the students to reflect upon all they have learned and to make an effort to assess their transformation as they receive their degrees.
Speaking on the role of technology in changing India’s socio-economic landscape, he said while the electronics and IT revolution has shaped the past few years till now, the future will see a fusion of many of the new emerging technologies that will define the world. Students he said must be ready to embrace change and unlearn and learn regularly to cope with the speed of technological advancement and become a nation of innovators, technology disruptors, and start-ups based on Atma Nirbhar Bharat to usher in a new technologically powerful and leading nation.
He exhorted students to aim high and dream big and drew their attention to the prevailing issues like economic crises, terrorism, climate change, and resource constraints and urged them to find impactful solutions and seek challenging opportunities and take the path less taken and make their family, teachers, and country proud.
Revered Founder Chancellor, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Baba in his Divine Benediction said that students must grow in wisdom and learn to discriminate between good and bad, follow the righteous path, cultivate good qualities like humility, discipline, and gratitude, and must always speak the truth. He then said that humility is the hallmark of education and education must be offered free to bring about a sacred transformation amongst students. He urged students to become men and women of great character and earn a good name and make their parents, country, and Swami proud.
The event concluded with the National Anthem and Mangala Aarati.
As part of the 41st convocation, a Drama entitled “Bangaru! – The Call of Love” will also be streamed on the Prasanthi Mandir Live channel YouTube, at 5 pm., 22 November 2022.
View the recording of the 41st Annual Convocation of SSSIHL: https://youtu.be/_6ryjlOguf4
View more pictures here.
About the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed-to-be-University), Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India, is one of the few institutions in the world offering values-based education to students at the University level. Ethics and morals form the undercurrent of every subject taught at the Deemed to be University, providing a holistic framework of inter-personal development for its students combined with academic excellence. SSSIHL follows a merit-based open admissions policy for all irrespective of income, religion, or region and provides quality education free for all students.
The Deemed-to-be university hosts students from across the country at its four campuses in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, India and provides free education to all programmes of study. The programmes offered include undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research. It has a merit-based open admissions policy for all, irrespective of income, religion or social status.
SSSIHL also provides a strong research environment, with exceptional academic practices, that has resulted in the growth of national and international collaborations. The Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF), based at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus of the SSSIHL, is one of the few facilities in the country that houses advanced Characterisation / Analytical Tools to carry out Translational Research in various areas of Science and Technology.
For further information, visit: sssihl.edu.in
Media contact: Registrar, SSSIHL, email: registrar@sssihl.edu.in or media@sssihl.edu.in. Tel: +91 8555287239
SSSIHL Annual Convocation – 2021
Official Event Press Release
The official media release for the event can be downloaded here.
22 November 2021
I hereby solemnly declare and promise that, I will in my daily life and conversation, and in thought, word and deed, conduct myself as befits a member of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. I will to the utmost of my capacity and opportunity, support the cause of sound learning, humanity, morality and spirituality. As far as lies in me, I shall uphold and advance the social and indeed all round welfare of my countrymen and fellowmen.
Convocation Oath
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed to be University) held its 40th Annual Convocation in the Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh in the Divine Presence on 22 November 2021 at 9:10 a.m.
The grand ceremony saw the Honourable Chancellor, Sri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their degrees.
SSSIHL was honoured to have the Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. V. Ramana, as the chief guest for the event.
The event began at 9:10 a.m. when the Chief Guest along with the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Trust, the Board of Management, Academic Council, Deans, HoDs and other distinguished delegates, entered the Poornachandra Auditorium in Prasanthi Nilayam with the Registrar of the University carrying the ceremonial mace.
Following the invocatory Veda chanting from Taittriya Upanishad, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) C B Sanjeevi prayed to the Revered Founder Chancellor to declare the convocation open. The Convocation was then declared open in the Divine voice of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
The programme included speeches by the Vice-Chancellor, the Chief Guest and the Revered Founder Chancellor (video broadcast of a previous Convocation Address).
Ph.D. Awardees 2021/22
S R Pranav Sai – Actuarial Science
Enhancing the Operational Efficiency of the Non-Life Insurance Business in India by Integrating Actuarial and Data Science Techniques
Rohan Yashraj Gupta – Actuarial Science
Data Driven Fraud Prevention and Detection in Health and Motor Insurance Business using Actuarial and Data Science Techniques
Isha Sai – Biosciences
Investigations on Biochemical and Biological Aspects of Two Wild Edible Mushrooms of Anantapur (A.P.)
Skanda S – Biosciences
Bioactive Potential and Bioremediation Capacity of Soil Derived Fungal Isolates from Puttaparthi, A.P., India
Kottapalli K Jayant – Biosciences
Studies on the biological potential of endophytic micro-fungi associated with medicinal plants – Ficus religiosa (L.) & Phyllanthus emblica (L.)
Balaram Khamari – Biosciences
Understanding Nitrofurantoin Resistance in Enterobacteriaceae: A Systematic Analysis of the Interplay Between Resistance Acquisition and Fitness
Prasanth Ghanta – Biosciences
Investigation into the anti-inflammatory potential of the alkaloids of Adhatoda vasica Nees.
Pachi Pulusu Chanakya – Biosciences
Genomic analysis of clinically isolated antibiotic resistant variants of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and heteroresistant Morganella morganii
Manmath Lama – Biosciences
Genomic Insights into the Evolutionary Dynamics of Clinically Relevant, Emerging Novel Bacterial Pathogens
Thota Sai Manohar – Biosciences
Metabolic Re-wiring Modulates Mutant Huntingtin Aggregation in Huntington’s Disease
Sujith Kumar P – Biosciences
Integrated analysis of clinical data, metabolomics and cell culture model system to elucidate mechanisms, potential biomakers and therapeutic targets in Glaucoma
Mukul Anand – Biosciences
Investigations on Biological and Biotechnological Potential of Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth
Bebeto Rai – Chemistry
Monitoring and Management of Myocardial Infarction Patients in Resource-Limited Settings: An Integrated Approach for Bottom of the Pyramid
Aayush Rai – Chemistry
Nano-Assemblies and Nanohybrids: Frugal Synthesis Techniques and Advanced Plasmonic Applications
Seemesh Bhaskar – Chemistry
Disruptive Engineering of Smart Nano-architectures and Photonic Crystal Frameworks for Augmented Fluorescence-based Biosensing Applications
Darshan Gera – Computer Science
Deep Facial Expression Recognition in the Wild
Sayel Basel – Economics
A Study on Some Aspects and Issues of Development in Multidimensional Perspective
Supriya C P – Education
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Annual Convocation Drama
Each year on the day of the Annual convocation, students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning put together a drama presentation in the Divine Presence. This year, the drama, titled Wind Beneath My Wings, explored the story of a day in the life of a tiny bird that is all set to take its first leap of faith for a graceful flight unto a wonderful realization.
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Celebrates its 40th Annual Convocation
Puttaparthi, 22 November 2021:
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed to be University) held its 40th Annual Convocation in the Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh in the Divine Presence on 22 November 2021 at 9:10 a.m.
The grand ceremony saw the Honourable Chancellor, Sri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their degrees.
SSSIHL was honoured to have the Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. V. Ramana, as the chief guest for the event.
Born in an agricultural family in the Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, Justice N.V Ramana enrolled as an Advocate in 1983 and practiced in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Central and Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunals, and the Supreme Court of India in Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Labour, Service, and Election matters. He has specialized in Constitutional, Criminal, Service, and Inter-State River laws. Before being Elevated as a Judge, Supreme Court of India on 17.02.2014, he held several prominent positions including the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Acting Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court, and a permanent Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, in addition to the role of the Additional Advocate General of Andhra Pradesh. Justice Ramana was appointed as the 48th Chief Justice of India by the President of India on 6 April 2021. He took Oath on 24 April 2021.
The event began at 9:10 a.m. when the Chief Guest along with the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Trust, the Board of Management, Academic Council, Deans, HoDs and other distinguished delegates, entered the Poornachandra Auditorium in Prasanthi Nilayam with the Registrar of the University carrying the ceremonial mace.
Following the invocatory Veda chanting from Taittriya Upanishad, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) C B Sanjeevi prayed to the Revered Founder Chancellor to declare the convocation open. The Convocation was then declared open in the Divine voice of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice- Chancellor gave a glimpse into the high-quality research for societal benefit done leveraging the world-class Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF) and the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) at SSSIHL. He said it was a proud moment for SSSIHL, when the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), approved the ‘SAIC-19 AgKit’ Rapid Antigen Test Kit for COVID-19 in February 2021, that was developed by SSSIHL, making us the only academic institution to have received the approval in that category. Patented in the name of SSSIHL, the ‘SAIC-19 AgKit’ is now aiming for US-FDA approval, he added. On the Innovation side, he said SSSIHL is pursuing over 30 projects with ‘Technology Readiness Level’ of 5 or more, in (a) Healthcare, (b) critical Public goods & services, (c) Food & Nutrition, (d) Cyber Security applications and (e) Insurance.
The Vice-Chancellor then highlighted various international collaborative research projects with bilateral funding opportunities under Indo-Swedish, Indo-Italian, Indo-Australian, Indo-Canadian, and Indo-US programs. He also reported two such recent collaborations, one with Uppsala University in Sweden and the other with Macquarie University, Australia and University of Maryland Baltimore County, USA. He then went on to congratulate the faculty and students for the various academic achievements won by them for their work in their respective field of study.
He concluded by fondly remembering the Revered Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s prophetic statement “The seed has been planted; it will sprout and spread, heavy with fruits, providing shade, security and sustenance to all”, from His Discourse during the inauguration of the College Building of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantapur Campus 50 year ago, praying that He continues to guide us to take His noble Mission to greater heights as envisioned by Him.
The convocation oath was then administered by the Vice-Chancellor, after which the Gold Medallists of the Institute were awarded by the Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Justice N V Ramana. In addition to Gold Medallists, the doctoral research scholars were conferred their Ph.D. degrees by the Chancellor and given special mementos blessed by Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
The Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Justice N V Ramana in his Convocation address to the students, said education is much more than academic learning, and that true education helps imbibe the moral values and virtues of humility, discipline, selflessness, compassion, tolerance, forgiveness, and mutual respect. And that it helps elevate our character and broaden our thinking, enabling us to take the right decision when faced with complex challenges in life. Students of SSSIHL are fortunate to have Baba’s philosophy enshrined at the centre of their curriculum which believes that the ‘End of Education is Character’.
SSSIHL he said was built around the concept of a modern Gurukula, where cutting edge modern education is being offered along with the essence of Indian Culture, values, and lifestyle is inculcated in the students ensuring all-round development, mental fortitude, and a sense of social responsibility, which he said was, unfortunately lacking in the modern education being offered today.
Exhorting students to look beyond their own needs, he emphasized on their responsibility towards enriching society, by propagating knowledge and empowering people and communities around them to usher in a progressive world free of conflicts and violence. He concluded by reminding the students of their pledge where they promised to support the cause of sound learning, humanity, morality, and spirituality and urged them to uphold their oath in life.
The graduates were then blessed with the Divine Benediction by our Revered Founder Chancellor, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Baba who addressed the students as ‘Emancipators and Patrons of education’. Baba then spoke on how true education can prepare a student for life, and not merely to earn a living. Likewise, the true meaning of ‘Educare’ imparted to students at SSSIHL He said was ‘to bring out that which is latent or hidden in us’ and asked the students to try to bring out the ‘Divine feelings’ hidden within and make it the second wheel of the chariot of life, the first being worldly education.
The event concluded with the National Anthem and Mangala Aarati.
As part of the 40th convocation, a Drama entitled “Wind Beneath My Wings” will also be streamed on the Prasanthi Mandir Live channel of YouTube, at 7pm later this evening. The Drama entitled- Wind Beneath My Wings is a story of a day in the life of a tiny bird that is all set to take its first leap of faith for a graceful flight unto a wonderful realization
About the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed-to-be-University), Puttaparthi, is one of the few institutions in the world offering values-based education to students at the University level. Ethics and morals form the undercurrent of every subject taught at the Deemed to be University, providing a holistic framework of inter-personal development for its students combined with academic excellence. This year, we celebrate the commencement of the University’s 40th year of excellence.
The Deemed-to-be university hosts 1435 students across four campuses in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, India and provides free education to all programmes of study. The programmes offered include undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research. It has a merit-based open admissions policy for all, irrespective of income, religion or social status.
SSSIHL also provides a strong research environment, with exceptional academic practices, that has resulted in the growth of national and international collaborations. The Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF), based at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus of the SSSIHL, is one of the few facilities in the country that houses advanced Characterisation / Analytical Tools to carry out Translational Research in various areas of Science and Technology.
For further information, visit: sssihl.edu.in
Media contact:
The Registrar, SSSIHL, email: registrar@sssihl.edu.in or media@sssihl.edu.in. Tel: +91 8555287239
40th Annual Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning to be Held on 22 Nov, 2021
Puttaparthi, 18 November 2021:
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed to be University) will hold its 40th Annual Convocation at Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh in the Divine Presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on Monday, 22 November 2021 at 9:10 a.m.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.V. Ramana, Chief Justice of India is the Chief Guest.
The grand ceremony will see the Honourable Chancellor, Sri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and doctoral research degrees.
The event will feature speeches by the chief guest Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.V. Ramana, the Vice-Chancellor, SSSIHL Prof. (Dr.) Carani B Sanjeevi, and a Divine Benediction by the Revered Founder Chancellor, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The event will be streamed on the Prasanthi Mandir Live YouTube channel.
This will be followed by a convocation drama in the evening, that will also be streamed on the Prasanthi Mandir Live YouTube channel at 7p.m
Full release to follow the events.
For further information on the event, and for the schedule, visit: sssihl.edu.in
About the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed-to-be-University), Puttaparthi, is one of the few institutions in the world offering values-based education to students at the University level. Ethics and morals form the undercurrent of every subject taught at the Deemed to be University, providing a holistic framework of inter-personal development for its students combined with academic excellence. This year, we celebrate the commencement of the University’s 40th year of excellence.
The Deemed-to-be university hosts 1435 students across four campuses in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, India and provides free education to all programmes of study. The programmes offered include undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research. It has a merit-based open admissions policy for all, irrespective of income, religion or social status.
SSSIHL also provides a strong research environment, with exceptional academic practices, that has resulted in the growth of national and international collaborations. The Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF), based at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus of the SSSIHL, is one of the few facilities in the country that houses advanced Characterisation / Analytical Tools to carry out Translational Research in various areas of Science and Technology.
For further information, visit: sssihl.edu.in
Media contact:
The Registrar, SSSIHL, email: registrar@sssihl.edu.in or media@sssihl.edu.in. Tel: +91 8555287239