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EDII has a legacy of inviting renowned personalities in their convocation ceremonies. Some of the best known politicians, industrialists, motivational speakers, etc. have visited EDII as chief guests during convocation since its inception.

Following are the details of the famous personalities who have visited EDII year-wise as chief guests:

  1. Convocation (1998-1999)   - Shri Yashwant Sinha
  2. Convocation (1999-2000)  - Shri Subhash Chandra
  3. Convocation (2000-01)       - Shri Sunil Bharti Mittal
  4. Convocation (2001-02)       - Shri Brijmohan Lall Munjal
  5. Convocation (2002-03)       - Shri Anil Ambani
  6. Convocation (2003-04)       - Dr. Kumar Mangalam Birla
  7. Convocation (2004-05)       - Padma Bhushan Shri Hari Shankar Singhania
  8. Convocation (2005-06)       - Padmashri Ms. Lila Poonawalla
  9. Convocation (2006-07)       - Shri Shashi Ruia
  10. Convocation (2007-08)     - Shri Venugopal Dhoot
  11. Convocation (2008-09)     - Dr. Vijay Mallya
  12. Convocation (2009-10)     - Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty
  13. Convocation (April 03, 2012)     - Dr. Sam Pitroda
  14. Convocation (April 13, 2013)     - Mr. Rajiv Takru
  15. Convocation (April 19, 2014)     - Shri G. M. Rao
  16. Convocation (May 02, 2015)     - Dr. Hasmukh Adhia
  17. Convocation (May 06, 2016)     - Shri O P Kohli