Chandigarh: 19th October, 2024: Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), the first academic institution to come up in the capital city of Chandigarh in 1953, celebrated its 54th Convocation, 2024 with the gracious presence of honorable Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria ji as the Chief Guest of the event. The event was graced by the presence of Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS (Secretary Technical Education, UT Administration), Shri Amandeep Singh Bhatti, PCS (Additional Secretary Technical Education), Shri Rajinder Gupta, Chairman, Board of Governors, Prof. Arun Kumar Grover, BoG Member, and Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, Director PEC along with Prof. S.K. Mangal, Dean of Academics Affairs.
The Director of Punjab Engineering College, Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia in his address mentioned that he is feeling honoured to have Hon'ble Governor of Punjab Shri Gulab Chand Kataria ji on the 54th Annual Convocation, 2024. He talked about the Vision of PEC through a number of accomplishments and a variety of activities performed in the year 2023-24. He congratulated all of the degree awardees and wished them a fulfilling life and career ahead.