On January, 15th 2010, MAAER’s Maharashtra Institute of Technology’s School Of Government (MIT-SOG), held their Convocation Ceremony which was presided over by Hon. Shri. Vayalar Ravi: Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs.  The MPG-04 Course Completion Certificates were distributed to the MPG-04 participants by honorable shri. Vayalar Ravi on that auspicious occasion. The ceremony commenced with the procession led by Prof. (Gp. Capt.) D.P. Apte, Director MIT-SOG, holding the Mandanda in his hands, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad:  Founder President, MAEER’s MIT group of Institutions, Chief Guest of of the Ceremony,   Hon. Shri. Vayalar Ravi: Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Shri . Ulhas Pawar, Member of Legislative Council, Maharashtra Prof. Rahul V. Karad: Chief Initiator and Dean, MIT School of Government, the faculty members and the MPG 04 participants who were well-attired in their convocation robes. The function started with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries.
Prof. (Dr.) Shrikant Paranjpe, Accademic Advisor MIT-SOG gave the welcome address emphasizing the initiation and spirit of MIT-School of Government and the planned future activities for this program. As per the tradition of MIT, Prof. Dr. Vishwnath D. Karad, Founder President,  of MAEER”s MIT group of Institutions felicitated both Honorable Vyalar Ravi and Shri Ulhas  Dada Pawar. Mr. Nixon Fernando, the course head, read the course report, which depicted in nutshell the journey of MIT-SOG in the academic year2008-09.
The heart of convocation ceremony showed too much of enthusiasm. The participants enjoyed each moment while receiving their graduation certificates at the hands of Hounarable shri Vayalar Ravi.  Special certificates for the outstanding participants were announced.
The Best participant award provided to the participant for his/her overall performance in the academic year. “The Best participant award” is received by Mr. Ashok Kumar, from Hyderabad. The Award for the Accademic excellence” delivered to Mr. Dinesh Bhatt. A feeling of nostalgia prevailed, as participants remembered the good times they spent whether it was the pre-poll survey they carried out in Chattiagarh or the International Study Tour to London, Paris, Geneva, Belgium and Hague, where they visited the WTO, UNESCO Peace I Palace, House of Lords and European Parliament.  
The award distribution is followed by the address of Prof. Dr. Vishvanath D. Karad, spirit behind the MIT-School of government. He stressed the vision and mission of MIT-SOG and emphasized the philosophy and values that drive MAEERS MIT-group. Mr. Ulhas Dada Pawar , member of Maharashtra Legislative Council also addressed the gathering and highlighted the path of Honrable Shri Vayalar Ravi’s journey to the current position, right from the college days as the student activist. In his convocation speech, Honarable shri Vayalar Ravi, warned the participants to be up to date, in the changing era of new technology. He also emphasized the role of youth in the new educational system. He shared his experience to the budding leaders that don’t dream an MP and MLA seat right soon, to be a leader one must know the grassroots and the pulse of the people, first and work hard for them. The session concluded with the vote of thanks by Prof. (Gp. Capt) D. P. Apte , Director, MIT-SOG.