KATHMANDU, Dec 18: Tribhuvan University (TU) has set a world record in the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ for graduating the highest number of students in the world at once during a convocation ceremony.

The Officials of World Record Association (WRA) has given a record certificate to TU for having the highest number of graduating students.

The 49th convocation ceremony took place on December 18 (today) at Dasharath Stadium. The entry was open for students starting at 10 AM, and the official program commenced at 11:30 AM.

Peshal Dahal, the registrar of TU, said that more than 73,000 students are graduating in the 49th convocation ceremony at the stadium in Tripureshwor. However, he mentioned that the number of students receiving certificates during the convocation ceremony is 12,500.

Registrar Dahal added, “TU had applied to the Guinness Book of World Records, claiming to graduate the highest number of students in the world. A representative from the Guinness Book of World Records has also arrived in Nepal for this purpose.”

This year, the convocation ceremony moved to Dasharath Stadium due to its larger capacity, departing from the traditional venue at Pulchowk Engineering College. The stadium is expected to accommodate the massive number of graduates and their parents, bringing the total number of attendees for this historic event to an estimated 28,000.

“As people around the world observe, this accomplishment has the potential to create a new benchmark for academic achievements globally,” Registar Dahal said, “The excitement leading up to the event is tangible, and the result could be a moment of pride, not only for the university but for the entire nation of Nepal.”