1 min readUpdated: Aug 27, 2026 02:18 PM ISTNLSIU has called off its convocation scheduled for September 12. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru has called off its 2026 convocation that was earlier slated for September 12. The university cited “unavoidable circumstances” as the reason for the cancellation of the event.Students who are graduating will now get their degrees in absentia. This means graduates will get their certificates without attending a physical convocation ceremony.The cancellation came after the controversy over the students’ opposition to the CJI’s presence at the proposed convocation on September 12. Following this, the Bar Council of India had briefly stopped the enrolment process for NLSUI’s 2026 graduating class.After this, objections were raised by students and alumni regarding the planned attendance of Manan Kumar Mishra, Chairman of the Bar Council of India, and Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at the ceremony.This is a developing story. Please refresh periodically for more updates.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Tags:BengaluruNLSIUAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIndia vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd Test Day 5: Ravindra Jadeja picks Prabath Jayasuriya; SL are eight down vs IND in Colombo13 minutes agoNepal Flash Flood Live Updates: 100 Indians, 25 Chinese found among 1,500 missing in Nepal-Tibet floods; 177 dead14 minutes agoUGC NET June 2026 Result Live Updates: NTA expected to issue scorecards soon on ugcnet.nta.nic.in14 minutes agoToxic Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Yash-starrer earns Rs 140 cr globally but can’t beat KGF 2; eyes Rs 50 cr Day 217 minutes agoIndia News Live Updates, 27 August 2026: One sudden turn, 20 injured as bus crashes into Kerala petrol pump1 hour agoAdvertisement