Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) reschedules its 86th convocation for August 22 and names Dr C S Pramesh, Director of Tata Memorial Hospital, as the chief guest. The announcement follows the institute’s postponement of the ceremony that was originally slated for August 2. The revised event will formalise graduation for students from TISS programmes across its campuses.
In the initial plan, the chief guest was listed as Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant. After the ceremony is postponed shortly before the scheduled date, TISS revises its programme and brings in Dr Pramesh for the rescheduled ceremony. Multiple outlets report that the abrupt change affected graduating students and their families, particularly those who had already arranged travel and accommodation.
Both sources also state that TISS provides reimbursement for eligible expenses linked to the rescheduled dates, with students required to submit relevant documentation and bills. Times of India additionally highlights that the postponement occurred weeks after a CJI visit, citing potential protest concerns, though the detailed reasons for the change in schedule are not fully specified in the reporting.
