Governor of Punjab and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria Graces the 56th Convocation of PEC (Punjab Engineering College), Chandigarh (Deemed to be University)

Governor of Punjab and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria Graces the 56th Convocation of PEC (Punjab Engineering College), Chandigarh (Deemed to be University)

Chandigarh 24 October ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : PEC (Punjab Engineering College), Chandigarh (Deemed to be University), celebrated its 56th Convocation with great enthusiasm and academic fervour in the august presence of Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory of Chandigarh, and Chancellor of PEC, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the Convocation. Prof. Bhola Ram Gurjar, Vice-Chancellor, PEC, along with other eminent personalities, distinguished guests, faculty members, graduating students and their proud families, was also present. The Convocation marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of the graduating students, celebrating their dedication, perseverance and accomplishments. The ceremony reflected PEC’s longstanding legacy of excellence in technical education, research and innovation, and its commitment to nurturing future-ready professionals and responsible leaders. A total of 824 degrees were conferred across various academic programmes, comprising 737 B.Tech., 69 M.Tech. and 18 Ph.D. degrees. Of these, 675 students received their degrees in person, while 149 degrees were awarded in absentia.

Prof. Bhola Ram Gurjar, Vice-Chancellor, welcomed the Chief Guest, Gulab Chand Kataria, and congratulated the graduating students and their families. He apprised the gathering of the Institute’s key achievements during the year, highlighting continued efforts towards strengthening academic excellence, promoting interdisciplinary research, encouraging entrepreneurship, and fostering collaboration with industry and leading academic institutions. On the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor also presented the Institute’s Annual Report to the Chief Guest. He encouraged the graduates to uphold the values and traditions of PEC and make meaningful contributions to society through their professional endeavours. Addressing the gathering, Gulab Chand Kataria congratulated the graduating students and their parents on their achievements. He highlighted PEC’s rich legacy, recalling eminent scientist Prof. Satish Dhawan and illustrious alumna and astronaut Kalpana Chawla as enduring sources of inspiration for generations of engineers and youth. The occasion also recognised PEC alumna Kanwardeep Kaur, IPS, SSP Chandigarh, for being featured among India’s Top 25 Police Officers by Fame India–Asia Post.

Calling upon the graduates as the “next youth of Bharat”, the Governor urged them to carry forward the rich legacy of Bharat with pride and responsibility. He placed special emphasis on Nasha Mukti, appealing to the youth to stay away from drugs and to become ambassadors of a drug-free society, noting that a healthy and focused generation is the foundation of a strong nation. The Governor encouraged the young engineers to innovate and to harness technology and emerging technologies in the service of the country, so as to strengthen national security and self-reliance and to safeguard the nation’s interests and integrity against any challenge. He expressed confidence that the graduates would uphold professional ethics and use their knowledge and skills to address societal challenges and contribute to the nation’s progress. The 56th Convocation concluded on an inspiring note, as the graduating students embarked on new professional and academic journeys, carrying forward the rich legacy of PEC and its enduring commitment to excellence, integrity and nation-building.