225 degrees awarded to the PG batch of Open and Distance Learning in Annual Convocation 2023 at Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University
Gharuan held a special ceremony for the Annual Convocation 2023 of the PG
passing-out batch of Open and Distance Learning in Management, Computer
Applications, Arts, and Commerce at its main campus. The chief guest of the
occasion was D.P Singh, Chief Advisor- Chandigarh University and Head
Skills-AWS India; 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. A total of 225 degrees were awarded to the
students of distance learning courses, namely MBA, MCA, MCom, and M.A. English
during the convocation.
D. P. Singh awarded a
total of 225 degrees to the students of MBA, MCA, M.A. English, and MCom
through online and distance learning. As many as 135 students that received
their degrees during the ceremony were females whereas 90 male students were
awarded their online and distance learning degrees during the convocation.
Among the students who
received their degrees during the convocation included 10 Defense personnel (6
from Army, 3 from Airforce, 1 from the Navy), 23 Paramilitary personnel, 112
corporate employees, 1 from the Civil Services sector, 29 homemakers, 15
entrepreneurs, and 28 with family businesses. The list of graduating students
also had 8 college principals, 45 senior secondary teachers, and 11 high school
teachers.
While addressing the
students during the convocation, Chief Advisor- ChandigarhUniversity & Head Skills-AWS India D. P. Singh said, “The concept of
education has changed over the years, especially during the pandemic, and the alternative
method of education through online and distance mode gained popularity. The
shift from regular mode to online and distance education has ensured both
convenience and flexibility for students irrespective of their age or
profession.”