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NLSIU Scraps Traditional Convocation, Offers Graduating Class Alternatives
National Law School of India University in Bengaluru has cancelled its traditional convocation ceremony for the 2026 graduating batch. The institution will instead provide students with multiple options to mark their graduation.
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The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has decided to discontinue its conventional convocation ceremony for students graduating in 2026, according to an official communication from the university's Registrar.
In place of the traditional event, NLSIU will present graduating students with alternative options to celebrate their academic completion. The university plans to distribute a formal document detailing the available choices and the selection process to all members of the graduating class.
According to the Registrar's letter, the new framework and detailed instructions regarding the alternative arrangements will be shared with graduating students later in the day. This move represents a significant shift in how the prestigious institution marks the culmination of its students' academic journey.
The decision affects the entire 2026 graduating cohort at the Bengaluru-based law school, one of India's leading legal education institutions. The university has not publicly disclosed the specific reasons for discontinuing the traditional convocation format or detailed information about the alternative options being offered to students.