SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies hosts Convocation 2012

(From L-R)- BP Sheth, Dr Sourav Pal, Dr Rajan Saxena, Sunandan Divatia and Varsha Parab

SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, a deemed-to-be university, hosted its Convocation 2012 for Pharmacy & Technology Management at Bhaidas Hall, in Mumbai. Dr Sourav Pal, Director, National Chemical Laboratories (NCL), Pune was the chief guest who delivered the convocation address.

The ceremony began with the academic procession led by the registrar of the university Varsha Parab followed by declaration of “Convocation 2012 Open” by Balwantrai Sheth, Vice President-SVKM. Successful students, faculty and staff members were presented with awards.

Pal congratulated 338 students for graduating from the institution and extended his wishes for them. He also released the convocation brochure and roster during the ceremony. He continued by appreciating the progress made by Pharmacy & Technology Management schools and the way in which their school is excelling in delivering education in the country since last seven years. He also elaborated the contribution of NCL to the society. He urged the outgoing graduates that they should use their knowledge to encourage and help others with less privilege and set goals to have a balanced, successful life.

Dr Rajan Saxena, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS University, in his welcome address, said, “Schools of Pharmacy and Technology Management of NMIMS completed another year of accomplishment and, has set new benchmark in pharmacy education in India. He congratulated the dean, faculty, staff and students of pharmacy and technology management.

Talking about the activities and achievements of Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPPSPTM), Dr RS Gaud, Dean stated that the School of Pharmacy & Technology Management of NMIMS has been rated fourth in the country by pharma recruiters which has now emerged as a final destination for youth aspiring to become techno managers. He gave an in-depth review about the progress of the college, outstanding achievements during the academic year and presented the achievement and progress of the schools and pointed out that faculty have contributed more than 67 research paper, 87 presentation at national and international level, seven books and six patents.

Mentioning the placements of pharma graduates, he informed that the average compensation for the Batch of 2012 stood at ` 5.6 lakh per annum, while the highest CTC offered on campus raised to ` 12.65 lakh per annum. Leading companies like Ranbaxy, Ernst & Young, GlaxoSmithKline, Biocon, Mylan, Abbott Health Care, Shreya Life Sciences, Strides Arco Labs etc. have offered jobs to our students.

The evening concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Dr Bala Prabhakar, Associate Dean, SPP SPTM, NMIMS thanking all the dignitaries.

EP News Bureau — Mumbai