An Orientation Programme for first-year undergraduate students across various disciplines was organised in the Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, on 24-07-2024. The primary goal of this orientation was to acquaint the students with the institution’s existing practices and regulations. Prof. (Dr) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college, warmly welcomed the students and showcased the college’s remarkable achievements in academics and extracurricular activities. She apprised the students regarding various facilities and resources available to them on campus.
Panjab University has implemented The National Education Policy (NEP-2020) from the current session. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to transform the educational landscape of the country. It is designed to address the changing needs of the 21st century and make India a global knowledge superpower. During the orientation program the students were apprised about the subject combinations and the newly introduced courses viz., Multi Disciplinary Courses (MDC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), Value Added Courses (VAC).
The students received comprehensive guidance on several crucial aspects, including fee concession, bus-pass facilities, library resources, opportunities in NSS and NCC, available scholarships, subject change policies, the role of the placement cell, and the essential Do’s and Don’ts to be observed within the college premises. Additionally, they were informed about the mandatory lecture attendance requirement of 75% in all subjects and the significance of the Mid-semester Examination.
The students were introduced to the various societies operating within the college, each dedicated to organizing community-centric and sensitization activities. These societies focus on diverse areas such as Traffic Awareness and Road Safety, Preservation and Protection of Heritage, AIDS Awareness, Community Hygiene and Sanitation, Drug De-addiction, Gender Equity, Best from Waste, and Environment Awareness.
The ultimate aim of these societies is to foster the holistic development of students by actively involving them in both on-campus and off-campus initiatives. Students were also introduced with the in-charges of college-committees and apprised of the room numbers where they will be available.
