Ranchi University (RU) is set to conduct its 35th convocation on February 4 and the university authority has asked eligible students to submit their application with a fee of Rs 300 to attend the convocation and to get their academic certificate.
Governor and Chancellor of universities of Jharkhand, Ramesh Bais will be the chief guest of the programme. The RU administration had sent a request to the Governor to preside over the convocation as the chief guest to which the Raj Bhavan secretariat gave its consent.
During the convocation, students who completed higher studies including regular, professional, and vocational courses from RU and its affiliated colleges till December 31 last year. Students who have topped will be felicitated with the gold medal. Besides, those who completed their Ph.D. will get the certificate from the Governor.
But due to the Covid 19 pandemic uncertainty prevails whether the convocation will be held in online, offline, or hybrid mode. Owing to the third wave of the Covid-19 the state government has closed all educational institutions. Besides, the gathering of any kind has been prohibited. The restrictions will stay till January 31.
“We are prepared for every situation. It depends upon the overall situation of Covid-19 and the direction of the government therein. We are prepared for the online convocation. There can also be a provision to allow a limited number of persons to participate in convocation. But it depends upon the situation and proper order of the government,” said RU VC Kamini Kumar.
She said that the main programme will be organized at the Aryabhata Auditorium of the university where large LED screens will be placed for viewers. She said that she is holding meetings with RU officials to successfully conduct the programme by following the guidelines of the Covid 19.