2 min learnMumbaiAug 17, 2026 11:02 PM IST
Tata Memorial Hospital director Dr C S Pramesh would be the chief visitor on the 86th convocation of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) on August 22, changing Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, whose scheduled look on the ceremony earlier this month was adopted by its last-minute postponement.
The convocation was initially scheduled for August 2, with the CJI slated to be the chief visitor. The institute postponed the occasion two days earlier than the ceremony, citing “unexpected circumstances” and saying it couldn’t be held in a “conducive surroundings”.
TISS had not disclosed the circumstances, however college students and officers had cited considerations over doable protests and safety preparations linked to the CJI’s go to. In an official assertion, the institute mentioned the ceremony couldn’t be held in a “conducive surroundings” and that continuing as scheduled might have affected the well-being of scholars, college, employees, dignitaries, company and campus life.
The invitation for the rescheduled convocation now names Pramesh as chief visitor. TISS authorities have been unavailable for touch upon whether or not the change adopted a choice by the CJI to withdraw or was made by the institute amid safety considerations.
The postponement had left graduating college students and their households upset, with a number of having already made journey preparations. TISS subsequently mentioned monetary help could be supplied to affected college students on a case-by-case foundation.
The rescheduled ceremony will probably be held on August 22.
