Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Presides Over IKG PTU's 14th Convocation, 515 Degrees and Academic Distinctions Awarded

Kapurthala, October 13, 2026: The 14th Convocation of I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) Jalandhar, Kapurthala, was held with academic grandeur on Tuesday in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann as Chief Guest and Technical Education & Industrial Training Minister Harjot Singh Bains as Guest of Honour.

During the ceremony, degrees and academic distinctions were conferred upon 515 Ph.D. scholars, postgraduate and undergraduate gold medallists of the academic years 2024, 2025 and 2026.

A major highlight of the convocation was the launch of IKGPTU-SPARK (Scheme for Punjab's Advancement through Research & Knowledge) under the University Research Fellowship Scheme (URF) by Chief Minister Punjab S Bhagwant Singh Mann. The initiative aims to promote research in priority areas concerning Punjab and encourage evidence-based solutions to developmental challenges facing the state.

During the 14th Convocation of I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Punjab, remarked that the University has earned global recognition and established a distinct identity through its contributions to higher education. 

On this occasion, Harjot Singh Bains, Minister for Technical Education & Industrial Training, Higher Education, School Education, and Information & Public Relations, Government of Punjab, shared the vision of the State Government for strengthening the education sector. He highlighted the transformative initiatives undertaken during the last four years to improve educational infrastructure, quality, and accessibility. 
Presenting the Annual Report of the University, Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Kumar Bansal said that IKGPTU's network presently comprises 210 affiliated colleges across Punjab. He informed that the University secured externally funded research projects worth ₹2.46 crore during the academic year 2025-26 and currently supports 320 registered Ph.D. scholars. He further stated that examinations were conducted for 1,87,383 students, while results of 1,86,999 students were declared during the year.

Highlighting student development initiatives, the Vice Chancellor said that the University organized around 90 training, placement and career development activities, facilitating thousands of students with training and employment opportunities.

The convocation was also attended by distinguished alumnus MLA Baghapurana (Moga) S. Amritpal Singh Sukhanand, who were honoured by the University.
The Vote of Thanks was proposed by the University's Registrar, Dr. Navdeepak Sandhu. Dr. Sandhu also efficiently discharged his responsibilities as the Convener of the Convocation Ceremony and played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and successful conduct of the event.

The ceremony was attended by Director Technical Education Moneesh Kumar, Vice Chancellor MRS PTU Bathinda Prof Sanjeev Sharma, former Vice Chancellor IKGPTU Dr Rajneesh Arora.

Dr. Paramjit Singh, Controller of Examinations, served as Chief Coordinator, while Rajneesh Kumar Sharma, Deputy Registrar, IKG PTU compered the event. The Deans of the University Prof Dr Neel Kanth Grover (Dean Academics), Prof Dr Ashish Arora (Dean R&D), Dr RPS Bedi (Dean College Development & P&EP), Dr. Gaurav Bhargava (Dean Faculty Development) were played key role in the success of the ceremony.

The dignitaries congratulated the graduating students and called upon them to contribute towards innovation, research, entrepreneurship and the socio-economic progress of Punjab and the nation.