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492 degrees awarded at PGGC Chandigarh annual convocation

Three students were decorated with the roll of honour at the awarded at PGGC Chandigarh’s annual convocation

Published on: Jun 12, 2022, 02:04:49 IST
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Post Graduate Government College (PGGC), Sector 11, 64th held its annual convocation that saw 492 degrees being conferred upon students.

Students in a jubilant mood during the annual convocation at the Postgraduate Government College (PGGC) in Sector 11, Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Students in a jubilant mood during the annual convocation at the Postgraduate Government College (PGGC) in Sector 11, Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Three students were decorated with the roll of honour by the chief guest, Assam government’s additional chief secretary Maninder Bains..

Bains, an alumnus of the college, applauded the efforts of the students and spoke about the importance of college education. He encouraged the students to join PGGC’s alumni association and contribute to the betterment of their alma mater., before wishing them luck for their future endeavours.

College principal Sangam Kapoor presented the annual report and outlined the students’ achievements. She also encouraged the degree holders to contribute to the holistic growth of their college.

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