NICHE Ascend 2025: A Celebration of Academic Excellence and Visionary Leadership

Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE) Deemed-to-be University, Kanyakumari, hosted NICHE Ascend 2025, its prestigious annual academic conclave, at the University Convocation Hall. The event celebrated academic excellence, innovation, and achievements across diverse disciplines, attended by distinguished academicians and eminent guests. Chancellor Dr. A.P. Majeed Khan initiated the event with a ceremonial lamp-lighting and presented the Best Faculty of the Year Award to Dr. R. Rajesh, Head of Mechanical Engineering. Pro-Chancellor Shri M.S. Faizal Khan delivered a visionary presidential address, while Vice-Chancellor Dr. Tessy Thomas welcomed attendees, highlighting NICHE’s milestones and aspirations. Prof. Dr. A. Shajin Nargunam, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academics), presented the annual report, and Prof. Dr. K.A. Janardhanan, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration), shared administrative insights. Registrar Dr. P. Thirumalvalavan offered a heartfelt vote of thanks. Esteemed guests, including Prof. (Dr.) Kuncheria P. Isaac, Prof. (Dr.) G. Gopa Kumar, Dr. Faizul Rehman, and Mr. Gopinath Madathil, inspired with speeches on higher education’s evolution and felicitated outstanding faculty. NICHE Ascend 2025 underscored the university’s vibrant academic culture and its leadership as a beacon of higher education in South India.