632 PhD scholars of 2015-20 batch to get their degrees during Punjabi University Convocation
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in
After the much hue and cry made by the PhD scholars from 2015 to 2020 that “the PhD degree should be given to scholars during the convocation ceremony only, Punjabi University had decided to organize its convocation for two days- December 9 and 10.”
A total 1500 students will be awarded degrees in this two day mega event of the university, as the university is conducting convocation after six years. . The convocation for 2020-21 batch is scheduled to be held on December 9, in which 897 students will be awarded degrees.
The university had stated that the PhD scholars from 2015 to 2020 will be awarded degrees during a separate ceremony on December 10 as the move follows the demand made by the PhD scholars of previous years for holding convocation for all the pass out students and not just for the 2020-21 batch.
Keeping in mind the separate function for 2015-2020 PhD scholars, the university authorities called back the degrees from the degree holders, so that they can be handed over to them in the convocation. 632 PhD degree holders, had submitted their degree at examination branch of Punjabi University Patiala to receive it back on the special occasion of 39th Convocation, which is going to be held on 10.12.2021
The degree holders had said that “the PhD degree should be given to scholars during the convocation ceremony only. The university has decided to provide the degrees to students through their respective departments. The once in a lifetime moment of a researcher receiving the degree during the convocation ceremony should be honoured.”
The rehearsal of 39th convocation of Punjabi University Patiala was held today 8th December at Guru Tegh Bahadur hall of the university.
List of 632 PhD scholars of 2015-20 batch to get their degrees during Punjabi University Convocation :-
December 8,2021
