The 15th convocation ceremony of Jai Narayan Vyas University was held on Monday in the auditorium of MBM Engineering College. Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr Satyapal Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. A total of 70 gold medals were awarded to meritorious students in the year 2016 examinations in the presence of vice chancellor professor RP Singh.
42(60%) out of those 70 medals were awarded to girl students whereas boys were awarded 28 medals. A total of 29 gold medals were awarded in UG courses, 17 to girl students and 12 to boys. Similarly, 41 gold medals were awarded in PG courses (28 girls and15 boys). Similarly, girl students won 68% medals in PG exams and 59% gold medals in UG exams.
Prior to the programme, NCC cadets gave the guard of honor to the guests. The students of the music department sang national anthem and the university song. The vice chancellor and registrar professor PK Sharma welcomed the guests.
Speaking on the sidelines of the programme, Dr Satyapal Singh, Minister of State for Human Resource Development said that the teachers are honorable and creative and not destructive. Respecting them only increase the level of education. He told DNA that teaching profession is only considered as government job which is wrong. If the level of teachers is not good then quality in education cannot be expected. He told that the changes in the system are needed. There is a need to increase the level of education from school education to higher levels of education. “Attempts are being made to improve the level of higher educational institutions,” he added.
