The Department of Senior Commerce at Bhagawati College, Kurukali, hosted its annual Meritorious Students Felicitation Ceremony for the 2025–26 academic year with great enthusiasm on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The event celebrated the outstanding academic achievements of top-performing students under the chairmanship of Principal Prof. Dr. N. M. Patil.
The ceremony was graced by prominent guests, including former In-charge Principal Dr. D. A. Chougule, Prof. Dr. R. K. Wakarekar, and Shri Ajeet Vardhan, who served as the chief guests for the occasion
Celebrating Shivaji University Merit Scholars
The highlight of the event was the official felicitation of students awarded the prestigious Shivaji University Merit Scholarship. Principal Prof. Dr. N. M. Patil personally honored the scholars for their hard work and commitment to academic distinction.
2025–26 Merit Scholarship Awardees
Tanuja Ganesh Patil
Madhura Uttam PatilSwapnali Vilas Gurav
Vaishnavi Sarjerao Patil
Varsha Vasant Patil
Event Proceedings & RemarksOpening the ceremony, Prof. Dr. M. A. Kamble, Head of the Commerce Department, delivered the introductory address. He commended the scholars for their perseverance, highlighted the department’s academic milestones, and extended his warm wishes for their future career endeavors.
The program was smoothly compered by student Abhilasha Lokhande, while Prof. Dr. Sagar Chougule delivered the formal vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the management, guests, and organizers.
The function concluded on a high note, attended by a large gathering of faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students celebrating their peers’ success.
