Jaipur, 27th May: Manipal University Jaipur organized the second Convocation for its online students on 25th May 2024. The convocation was held for 1,308 students who successfully completed MBA (Master of Business Administration), MCA (Master of Computer Applications), MCom (Master of Commerce), and MA JMC (Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication) degrees. The in-person convocation ceremony was held in Jaipur, at the Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) campus.
As per UGC guidelines, the online degree is recognized as equivalent to the conventional degrees offered on campuses and students can apply for all job opportunities and higher education as per their eligibility. Manipal University Jaipur launched its first batch of online degree programs in April 2021, and the MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MCA (Master of Computer Applications) students who commenced their study in the first batch graduated in December 2023.
The Convocation was inaugurated by Dr G K Prabhu, President, Manipal University Jaipur. The event was presided over by other top dignitaries including Cmde (Dr) Jawahar M Jangir, Pro President, Manipal University Jaipur, Dr Mallikarjuna Gadapa, Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Manipal University Jaipur, and Mr Ambrish Sinha, CEO, UNext Learning. The Chief Guest was Gautam Khanna, Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisition, Wipro Digital & Cloud.
Dr G K Prabhu, President, Manipal University Jaipur, addressed the first batch of online graduates and said, “In a world where technology continues to revolutionize every aspect of our lives, online education stands at the forefront of innovation. Our online degree programs have empowered individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue higher education without the constraint of time and space. Hope you continue to strive for excellence, uphold the values instilled in you and make a positive impact on society.”
Speaking about the grand success of the convocation, Dr Mallikarjuna Gadapa, Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Manipal University Jaipur, said, “In today’s digital age, online degrees from Manipal University Jaipur enable students to realize their full potential without sacrificing their current responsibilities and jobs. By providing high-quality education online, we are transforming the lives of students by helping them become future-ready professionals who can compete in the evolving job market. We are happy and proud to see our students performing well in their respective fields and we wish the graduating batch all success in their future endeavors.”
Congratulating the online graduates, the Chief Guest, Gautam Khanna, Senior Vice President, M&A, Wipro Digital & Cloud, said, “Grit & resilience, curiosity & adaptiveness, and having a strong moral compass are the key attributes to one’s success. We live in an extremely fast paced and evolving world and online education is the best tool in the hands of learners. As online learners, you have been spending your weekends in learning and I would encourage you all to continue doing that to be lifelong learners.”
The online graduates comprised of fresh graduates and working professionals from diverse industries and job roles. The online graduates were delighted to visit the picturesque Manipal University Jaipur campus and were excited to receive their degree certificates and meet their peers & faculty in person.