Degree Convocation

Chandigarh Computer Centre, Regional Centre of Punjab Technical University, Distance Education Programme (Bathinda Zone) organized the first convocation of the Zone on August 6, 2011 at Bathinda. 560 students of 29 learning centers of the Bathinda Zone were conferred degrees and diplomas on this day. The event was held in a Air conditioned, Chabara Resort located in the heart of the Bathinda City.  The Convocation Ceremony started with the lighting of the lamp of wisdom by the Chief Guest Dr. Amanpreet Singh, Deputy Controller Examination, Punjab Technical University, Jallandhar, Avtar Singh, CEO, Chandigarh Computer Centre, Amarjit Singh Grewal (USA) and other guests of honour.

Avtar Singh, CEO, Chandigarh Computer Centre and Regional Head, PTU DDE (Bathinda Zone) delivered the welcome speech. He said in his speech that It gives us immense pleasure to be here with you this day as this is an important day for all of you who have been conferred Diplomas and degrees BY Punjab Technical University Jallandhar. I extend my sincere felicitations to the students, faculty members and to all who are present here on this occasion and also extend my good wishes for your successful future. Let me say, at the very outset, that We all   have been truly impressed by the remarkable strides that the Punjab Technical University has made in the State in recent years. I compliment you all, particularly, our dynamic Dean DDE, Dr. N.P. Singh.  The steps taken by Dean Dr. N.P.Singh  to improve the delivery process of PTU DDE  are indeed very impressive. I on behalf of Bathinda Zone extend my heartiest wishes  for his long life as today is his birthday also.   Convocation is an extremely important day in the life of a student or a learner. The occasion indicates that you have imbibed the values and skills needed to deal with the world outside and to also to improve your capability. And, friends, you did that in a unique environment of distance education. I have no doubt that you will be exemplary in whatever you choose to do and successful in meeting the challenges that await you. The welcome speech was followed by Punjabi Cultural Programme Gidha performed by the students of PTU Learning centre Bhagta Bhai Ka. The students gave a mind blowing performance which enthralled the audience .

Chief Guest, Dr. Amanpreet Singh Deputy Controller Examination, PTU Jallandhar, delivered the convocation address. He conferred the degrees/diplomas to the Graduates/Post-Graduates/ Diploma Holders to 560 students of the 29 learning centers of Bathinda Zone. One of the easiet way  to get a degree is by distance learning.  .. Also, these days the majority of institutions don't consider any difference between distance education degrees and normal campus base degrees. These learning programs are flexible! With distance learning, you can choose when you can study and how long. With normal campus based degrees, you have to be there at campus. In distance education, if you have personal commitments or a job, then you can rearrange your time to your liking to study. This is especially true for people who are employed, but can't take off their time at work to study and get a degree. The best option for them is getting a distance learning degree!  For those who are in service, especially for teachers and lecturers, it can provide wonderful opportunities to undertake reorientation courses in order to improve their knowledge and skill. It also helps them to update themselves with latest happenings and requirements. I congratulate the individuals on whom the University has conferred the Degrees, Diploma and Certificates. I felicitate the students graduating today and wish them all success in life. I am confident that education would continue to be a part of their lives as they seek to upgrade their skills, acquire new knowledge and improve their career and standard of living.

    After the award of degrees, Prizes were given to toppers in academics. Two outgoing students shared their experiences in which they described the manner in which this unique, application-oriented course had helped them in the betterment of industrial practices resulting in easy jobs for them in good companies. Finally the programme ended with a vote of thanks by Avtar Singh, Regional Head, PTU DDE (Bathinda Zone) .