DU becomes country's 1st institution to award 'digital degrees': Acting VC

The ceremony was graced by the Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishankas the chief guest who awarded over 156 medals and 36 prizes to the students.

DU Convocation: The Delhi University became the first institution in the country to award “digital degrees” to its 1,78,719 students during its 97th annual convocation on February 27, according to DU’s acting vice-chancellor P C Joshi. The University of Delhi conducted the convocation ceremony in a hybrid manner, i.e. a mix of both online and physical modes considering the ongoing pandemic situation. VC Yogesh Tyagi said, “It is for the first time, not only in the history of DU but all universities, that with a click of a button, nearly 1,80,000 students received their Bachelors/Master degrees in various disciplines in their mail. This is a historic step for all of us. ”

The ceremony was graced by the Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishankas the chief guest who awarded over 156 medals and 36 prizes to the students. Over 600 doctoral degrees and 44 DM/M CH degrees were also awarded in person during the ceremony. Talking about how DU emerged as a front-runner in setting new hallmarks in the field of education despite the pandemic year, Joshi said, “be it making a smooth transition to online mechanisms, digital learning, conducting open book examinations or having contactless admissions.”

“It is a matter of immense pride for us as we have emerged as the first university in the country to conduct open book examination in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Education for keeping the safety and health of the students as the topmost priority,” he said, adding that the varsity will implement the National Education Policy 2020 at its earliest.

Tyagi also talked about DU’s new ‘Vidya Vistar Scheme’ (V2 Scheme), which proposes to make available its faculties, library and other academic facilities to the partnering institutions for academic cooperation and collaboration. Pointing out the advantages of digitalization, he added, “You all saw how we standing here just with a click of a button send degrees to 1,78,719 students. This is the digital India we talk about. This is what PM Narendra Modi says ‘convert your challenges into opportunities. I wish and hope that you all work towards fulfilling your dreams and face all challenges in your path with courage.”

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