Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science (KCLAS) hosted its 4th Graduation Day Ceremony for the Batch of 2024 (UG & PG) on 21 February 2026 at the Kumaraguru Campus, Coimbatore on Saturday. The ceremony presided over by the institutional leadership and featured the Graduation Address by the Chief Guest, Rajan R. Navani, Chairman & Managing Director of Jetline Group and Founder of JetSynthesys.
A total of 408 students from across 8 undergraduate and 2 postgraduate programs were conferred degrees across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Marking a significant academic milestone, KCLAS students of the UG (2021-24) and PG (2022-24) have secured 27 University Ranks, including 4 Gold Medals, across multiple disciplines.
This outstanding accomplishment reflects the institution’s strong commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and holistic student development, as it celebrates the achievements of its graduates and their readiness to contribute meaningfully to society and professional spheres.
Dr. C Deepesh, Principal of Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science (KCLAS), presented the college report during the institution’s 4th Graduation Ceremony today, celebrating the academic culmination of the Class of 2024.
Welcoming the Chief Guest, Mr. Rajan Navani, and President Sri Shankar Vanavarayar, Dr. Deepesh honoured the exceptional achievements of the batch, which included four gold medallists and 27 university rank holders.
He reminded them to carry forward their empathy and integrity, noting that the future will value human wisdom just as much as technical intelligence.
Dr. Deepesh also underscored KCLAS’s recent institutional milestones. He proudly announced that KCLAS recently became the first arts and science college in India to receive the prestigious QS I-GAUGE Diamond rating for global excellence. He highlighted the college’s unwavering commitment to inclusive education, noting that over 130 full scholarships are currently supporting meritorious students and athletes, ensuring that talent is nurtured without financial barriers.
Addressing at the Graduation Ceremony of KCLAS, Shri Shankar Vanavarayar, President of Kumaraguru Institutions, called upon the graduating batch to become the architects of a new India by embodying courage, compassion, character, and curiosity.
Delivering the Presidential Address, Shri Shankar Vanavarayar he urged the students to embrace four core pillars as they step into the real world. “Have the courage to do phenomenal things in this pivotal phase for India. Show compassion to ensure millions who lacked your opportunities are taken along. Build a character that lasts forever, and remain curious to become both deep and broad-minded individuals,” he emphasized.
Reflecting on the institution’s 42-year legacy, he expressed gratitude to the graduates and their families for their trust and contribution to the campus’s vibrant collective. He invoked the visionary ideals of the founder, Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam, noting that the institution’s core purpose—inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and Saint Vallalar—is to transform society and the nation through youth empowerment.
He also lauded the Chief Guest, Mr. Rajan Navani, Chairman of Jetline Group of Companies, describing him as an inspired leader who deeply believes in the potential of India’s youth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He advised the graduates to look up to such visionaries, noting that the future of India will be built at the “intersection of ideas, opportunities, and domains.”
He appealed to the graduates to remain closely connected with their alma mater as lifelong partners in progress, wishing them the best in creating a society that the entire nation can be proud of.
Delivering the Graduation Day Address, Chief Guest Mr. Rajan R. Navani, Chairman & Managing Director of Jetline Group of Companies and Jetsynthesys, urged the graduating batch to cultivate strong inner resilience and live in the present.
Addressing the Class of 2024, Mr. Navani emphasized the unprecedented opportunities available to the youth of today. “Never in the history of mankind has a country of 1.4 billion people transformed itself from a developing to a developed country in a democratic way,” he stated. Highlighting that 60% of India’s population is young, he noted that the next few decades—the productive working years of the current graduates—offer the best time in history to contribute to a nation’s growth.
Mr. Navani urged the graduates to leverage their interdisciplinary liberal arts education to drive change. He pointed to the rising “Orange Economy” (the creative economy) as a massive area of opportunity where young Indians are generating significant economic value and influencing global mindsets through platforms like the creator economy, esports, and digital entertainment.
He also addressed the anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence, reminding students of the unparalleled power of the human mind. “AI marks the end of the information generation, but the rekindling of the creative generation,” he observed. He stressed that tapping into human intuition and creativity is essential to ensuring that “man will have control over machine.”
Mr. Navani asked the students to reflect on how many “wow” moments they have experienced in their lives. He cautioned against dwelling too much on the past or worrying excessively about the future. “The ‘now’ is the only thing that can create a ‘wow’ moment,” he advised, encouraging them to approach their lifelong careers with joy, an abundant mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning.
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