General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University witnessed the crowning moment of achievement of the students of Intakes 35, 36, 37 and 38 at KDU General Convocation 2024 was held on 14th and 15th of October 2024 at the BMICH.
At the Convocation in 2024, 1732 graduands from all faculties and affiliated military institutions were conferred with degrees by General SHS Kottegoda (Retired) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, the Chancellor of the University.
The sword of Honour for the Best All-Round Performance of Intake 37 was awarded to NRE 4434 SLt(E) RGYK Rajapaksha. Secretary of Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal H.S Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) WWV,RWP and two Bars, RSP and Bar, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu – China), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), fndu (China), psc graced the final Session of the convocation as the Chief Guest.
SLt (E) SADR Maduwantha, SLt (E) LBND Rajasekara also obtained their degree with second class upper divisions.
