The 65th Annual Convocation of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, was held on 13-03-2024. Professor Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Convocation was inaugurated by lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp by the Chief Guest and Principal Prof. Anita Kaushal which was followed by rendition of Saraswati Vandana by the students. It is noteworthy that more than 1300 students completed their Graduation and Post-Graduation during the session 2022-23.
Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college presented the College Annual Report and outlined the illustrious achievements of the students in academics, co-curricular activities and sports. She also underlined the contribution of Faculty as members of Academic Bodies of Panjab University and highlighted their endeavors in research and publications. Enlisting the glorious progress made during the last session, she highlighted that the college has won many awards in Environmental conservation, Sustainable development practices and cleanliness at national and international level. Additionally, the college has been awarded for pioneering efforts towards Tree Plantation, Eat right campus and Beat Covid Campaign, Cyber security drive and Drug De-addiction campaign. Thus, it has carved a niche not only in the region but also in the country.
Congratulating the Graduates and Post-Graduates in his Convocation Address, Prof Jaspal Singh Sandhu narrated anecdotes from his personal and professional life, and motivated them to walk a straight line without succumbing to any pressure. They should make their own path and endeavour to become financially independent without being dependent even on parents.
In the Graduate category, B.A.(Honours and Pass Course); B.Com (Honours and Pass Course); BCA; Science graduates in B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. Medical, B.Sc. Non-Medical and B.Sc. Computer Science were conferred degrees. Post-Graduate degrees were awarded in Psychology, Public Administration, Economics, Dance, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental, Sociology, English, Fine Arts, M.Com, Information Technology, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Chemistry, and Computer Applications.
More than 70 students of the college who excelled and secured positions in College as well as Panjab University Examinations were felicitated on the occasion. 15 students who stood first in the Panjab University examinations were awarded Medals, and 27 were decorated with Roll of Honour by the Chief Guest for their outstanding achievements.
