Namchi, May 28: Sikkim Government College (SGC), Namchi, achieved remarkable success at the Seventh Convocation of Sikkim University held on May 27, 2026, with several students securing Gold and Silver Medals while faculty members were awarded PhD degrees.
Students from the college received honours across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for securing the highest and second-highest absolute marks in their respective disciplines, as approved by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the Deans’ Committee.
Adding to the institution’s achievements, several Assistant Professors of SGC Namchi were also conferred PhD degrees during the convocation ceremony. The awardees included Dr Cherrila W. Bhutia and Dr Mahendra Prasad Gurung from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Dr Santosh Subba and Dr Nabin Manger from the Department of Education, Dr Dewan Rai from the Department of Commerce, Dr Ananta Rai from the Department of Zoology and Dr Laden Sherpa from the department of Physics.
In the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) programme, Mr Riwaj Chettri secured the Gold Medal for 2023 along with the ICAI Medal of Merit, while Ms Akila Bhutia won the Gold Medal and ICAI Medal of Merit for 2024 under the combined ranking of all colleges and departments. Ms Ismiti Subba also secured the Gold Medal and ICAI Medal of Merit for 2025.
In Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Ms Dharmit Lepcha secured the Silver Medal for 2023 and Ms Sanila Rai received the Gold Medal for 2024. In Bachelor of Science (Honours), Mr Shahin Akhtari Ansari secured the Silver Medal for 2025.
Among postgraduate students, Ms Anuka Diyali Kami secured the Gold Medal in Master of Commerce for 2023 under the combined ranking of PG Extension and Department, while Ms Ishneha Rai received the Gold Medal for 2024.
In Master of Arts (Education), Gold Medals were awarded to Ms Nika Chettri (2023), Ms Monalisha Chhetri (2024), and Ms Karma Eden Bhutia (2025). In Master of Arts (Geography), Ms Meera Basnet secured the Gold Medal for 2024 and Ms Aita Maya Limboo for 2025.
Several other students from the college also received Silver Medals in their respective programmes and academic years, reflecting the institution’s consistent academic excellence.
Congratulating the students and faculty members, the Principal of Sikkim Government College Namchi said the achievements reflected the dedication, discipline, and hard work of both students and teachers and had brought immense pride to the institution.
The Principal further expressed hope that the success would inspire future students to strive for academic excellence and continue the tradition of achievement in higher education.
