RTMNU gearing up to welcome President

RTMNU gearing up to welcome President 

NOVEMBER 16 is a special dale in the calender of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU). One of the biggest universities of India will celebrate its 100th convocation and President of India Pranab Mukherjee will grace this very special occasion. Architect of Indian supercomputer Dr Vijay Bhatkar (incidentally a graduate of Nagpur University) will be conferred with Honorary D Litt.

The convocation function will be held at sprawling University sports ground, behind Law College campus on November 16 at 12.15 pm. The RTMNU has decided to project its major achievements in last eight decades before the President and also to showcase its most distinguished alumni. Hectic efforts are on to make this 100th convocation process a memorable event.

Since the time span is quite limited, the RTMNU. has re-organised the entire Convocation ceremony and has curtailed lengthy procedures. Toppers from even faculty will receive medals at the hands of President and this is indeed a matter of pride for meritorious students. Known for his scholarly speeches. President will deliver convocation address and academic circle here is quite eager to hear him. The function will end in 75 minutes by 1.30 pm.

Normally, convocation ceremony lasts for more than four hours. How to adjust customary procession of deans, declaration of medals award in such a short span ? University says, around 400 medals are distributed every year plus Ph.Ds are awarded. This time because of paucity of time. 3 to 4 toppers from each faculty will be chosen who will receive medals in main programme.