• The 2nd Convocation of Cotton University to be Held on May 27

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    The 2nd Convocation of Cotton University to be Held on May 27

    The eminent writer Sri RongBong Terang will be conferred with the honorary D.Litt. degree for his significant contribution to Assamese literature and culture.

    Digital Desk:  The second
    convocation of Cotton University will be held on May 27th at the International
    Auditorium of Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati. The Governor of Assam
    and Chancellor of Cotton University, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, will preside over the
    programme and present the degrees and medals to the graduating students. Dr.
    Ranoj Pegu, Minister of Education of the State Government, will grace the
    occasion as the guest of honour. Prof. Basuthkar Jagadeeshwar Rao, Vice
    Chancellor, University of Hyderabad, will deliver the convocation address. 



    The programme will start at 10:30 am
    with an academic procession where the dignitaries, the members of the Executive
    Council and the Academic Council of the University will take part. On the
    occasion, 1035 students will be awarded their respective degrees by the
    Chancellor and 57 students will be awarded gold medals. Eleven students will
    also be awarded their doctorate degrees in different disciplines. The eminent
    writer Sri RongBong Terang will be conferred with the honorary D.Litt. degree
    for his significant contribution to Assamese literature and culture.



    On behalf of the organisers, Vice
    Chancellor of Cotton University Prof. Bhabesh Chandra Goswami and Registrar
    Prof. Diganta Kumar Das have requested all the stakeholders for their sincere
    cooperation to make the programme a success.