The Kolhan University convocation which was expected to be held in November this year has delayed further as they are yet to procure the medals, gowns and degrees.
The Kolhan University had announced to organise the third convocation in November but it got delayed as they were hardly any bidders for tenders of gowns, degree papers and medals. The university, which is now planning to host this in December will open the second round of tender on November 18 now.
"We are yet to get bidders. Though the first time we opened the tender there was not a single bidder. As per the norms university usually invites organisations to supply degree papers, medals and convocation gowns. The tender was opened in October, none of the organisations applied. later when we extended it there was one but we wanted more invitees," said PK Pani, controller of examinations, Kolhan University.
As per the plans, the university will once again open the tenders to get more bidders among which they would choose the best. As of now the university officials said it would try and organise it in December.
According to information, on its third convocation there will be around 13000 students from the 2016 and 2017 batch who would receive their degrees. As many as 66 students will be given gold medals. However, with the new batch being added the number of students is expected to rise. `25 lakh has been earmarked for the function.
The first convocation in 2012 witnessed the then minister of environment Jairam Ramesh as the chief guest while in the second convocation last year, Jharkhand G0overnor Droupadi Murmu did the honours of distributing the degrees to toppers.
"We were planning to host in November. Since there are so many students waiting to receive their certificates and medals, we have unanimously decided to organise it by December," said an official.
The Kolhan University was established on August 13, 2009 with 14 Constituent Colleges and 14 Affiliated Colleges in geographical jurisdiction of East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela Kharswan District with more than 80,000 students strength. The university is in the area of tribal region.
Apart from conventional courses in UG and PG level including medical/ dental/ engineering/ law/ management/ education following vocational courses are running under the university.