The first phase of the 27th Convocation of Kathmandu University was held on 15 December 2021, at Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel. A total of 1,449 students from the seven schools received their degrees during the first phase of the convocation.

The ceremony was organized under the chairmanship of the Education Minister and Pro-Chancellor of the university Mr. Devendra Paudel, Honorable Minister of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the chief guest was Dr. (Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal, General Secretary of the Association of Indian Universities.

Twelve scholars received their Doctor of Philosophy title and 30 people completed Master of Philosophy. The degree certificates were distributed from seven different stages for the prompt distribution and to maintain proper social distancing.