Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) all set for Convocation

Itanagar: The sixteenth convocation of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), near here, is scheduled to be held on November 30 at its campus in Rono Hills near Doimukh.

About one thousand candidates are expected to participate and receive their degrees during the convocation ceremony on Friday, where a total of 5867 students shall be conferred degrees for various courses, which includes 44 PhDs, 29 M Phils, 1398 postgraduate and 4396 undergraduate degrees. In addition to this, a total of 51 gold medals will be awarded – 1 Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the topper amongst postgraduates, 2 Vice-Chancellor’s Gold medals for the topper from amongst undergraduates and 25 gold medals for postgraduate and 23 for undergraduate courses for best performance among the first class division holders in each subject. Prof Nageshwar Rao, Vice-Chancellor, IGNOU will deliver the convocation address. Prof Rao, a renowned professor of management who has served as Vice-Chancellor of various universities, had earlier this year had joined as the VC of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), the largest Open University in the world.

He is also the chairman of the National Task Force to develop parameters for assessing and accrediting ODL institutions for National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Prof Saket Kushwaha who recently took over as the VC of RGU said that the convocation marks a very significant day in a student’s life, for it is after this day that all the learning of a student is really tested when the student enters society to serve and contribute.

State Governor, Brig (Retd) B D Mishra, who is also the Chief Rector of the central varsity, would attend the event.

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