Annual Convocation for the 2023 batch held at Chandigarh University; more than 1400 degrees awarded
Chandigarh University held its annual
convocation of the 2023 batch on June 9 in which over 1400 students were
awarded undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD degrees. Of the total students who
received their degrees, 45% were women. Further, 22 girls out of 35 have been
conferred Gold Medals. 21 girls out of the total 35 have received their
doctorate degrees.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind was the chief
guest for the occasion, who awarded the degrees and Gold Medals to the
achievers. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chandigarh University Chancellor, Dr. (Prof.) R
S Bawa, Pro-Chancellor Chandigarh University; and Dr. Manpreet Singh Manna,
Vice Chancellor Chandigarh University, were also present on this auspicious
occasion.
While addressing the annual convocation, former
President of India Ram Nath Kovind said that Chandigarh
University has set new benchmarks of quality higher education by featuring
among the World’s Top Universities. “Chandigarh University has built a good
reputation as one of the premier institutions of India within a short span of
11 years, owing to which it has been ranked among the Top Universities of the
World. Through the years, the university has been a hub of research and
innovation by inculcating the spirit to participate, indulge, and innovate among
its students,” said the former president about CU.
Satnam Singh Sandhu, chancellor of Chandigarh
University (CU), congratulated the graduates who received their degrees during
the convocation. He said that Convocation is the most unique and decorated
occasion in everyone’s life. He added, “As the students graduating today step
into the new phase of professionalism, it is expected from them that they
realize their responsibility as the youth of the nation and contribute to its
development. India is a nation where no matter what background you come from,
you can reach the top positions of the country through your hardwork and
determination.”
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