Those going abroad to get degrees early VNSGU Board Grants Approval

Those going abroad to get degrees early VNSGU Board Grants Approval

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 09.01.2025

Surat : In an important move, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) decided to award early degrees to students planning to pursue higher studies or jobs abroad. This aims to ease the longstanding challenges faced by students who waited for convocation to receive their degrees. On Wednesday, the university board gave in-principle approval to amend statute-63, enabling the Vice Chancellor to confer degrees before convocation. However, these degrees will still be formally notified during the convocation by the registrar. 

The rule will benefit not only Indian students but also international students studying at VNSGU. VNSGU vice-chancellor Dr Kishorsinh Chavda told TOI that students previously endured delays, as convocations are typically held within 120 days of the results. With the proposed amendment, degrees could be awarded within 30 days of the announcement of results, potentially by the end of May or early June, once all formalities are completed. 

Under the new statute 63(A), students who fulfil academic and financial requirements and submit required theses or disserta -tions will be eligible for early degrees. International students, too, can avail of this provision if they can prove the necessity to return to their home country before the convocation date. To apply for ane arlydeg ree, students must submit a formal application, pay the prescribed fees, and provide supporting documents. 

This streamlined process aims to save students up to a year in their academic and professional pursuits. Previously, students received their degrees during convocations held in Sep, followed by a three- month wait for govt formalities. This often caused them to miss international academic year intakes starting in Jan, forcing them to wait an entire year. The early degree initiative will allow students to complete govt of India formalities by Aug-Sep, enabling them to start their 
admission processes in time for the January academic term abroad