30.07.2026: Governor presides over the convocation of PAHSU

30.07.2026: The 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University was held under the chairmanship of the Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor Jishnu Dev Varma in Solapur. Former Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe delivered the convocation address. Padma Bhushan Prof. Dr. Jyeshtharaj Joshi was conferred the honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree, while Padma Shri Girish Prabhune was awarded the honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree in recognition of their outstanding contributions. The Governor visited the university’s Startup and Entrepreneurship Gallery, where he reviewed innovative research projects and entrepreneurial initiatives undertaken by students and faculty. A total of 11,851 students were awarded degrees at the convocation. Additionally, 162 research scholars received their Ph.D. degrees, and 57 students were honoured with Gold Medals for academic excellence.
Vice-Chancellor of PAHSU Dr. Prakash Mahanavar, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. Laxmikant Dama, Acting Registrar Dr. Atul Lakde, Director of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation Dr. Shrikant Andhare, heads of various academic departments, faculty members, and graduating students.