283 graduates obtained first rank certificates in various UG and PG programs
283 graduates obtained first rank certificates in various UG and PG programs
A total of 10,067 graduates of Anna University received their degrees on the graduation day of the College of Engineering, Guindy campus on Thursday.
Speaking at the function, Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudi said that the government is committed to implement the schemes to make the students successful entrepreneurs.
“The government has implemented schemes for the welfare of girl students including monthly stipend. The Chief Minister has launched the ‘Naan Mudlavan’ scheme for the students to excel in their field, learn new skills, enhance their employability and become entrepreneurs,” Mr Ponmudi said.
Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) N. Kalaiseelvi said that students should play an important role in nation building and capacity building. Anna University Vice Chancellor R. Velraj said the university has allocated Rs 75 crore for modernization of laboratories in all departments. “Anna University has launched a skill-aligned curriculum and recently conducted a brainstorming workshop with over 150 industrial experts and various other stakeholders,” he said.
Anna University has made a significant jump in the QS world rankings, from 801-1000 during 2021-22 to 551-560 in 2022-23, and is ranked 13th. th In Indian Universities Prof. Velraj said.
Of the 10,067 graduates who received degrees on graduation day, 3,968 were women and 6,099 were men. The number of graduates registered to obtain the degree individually was 6,340. At least 3,837 obtained degrees in undergraduate (UG) programmes, while 2,503 obtained degrees in postgraduate (PG) programs and four in MS (by research).
283 graduates obtained first rank certificates in various UG and PG programs. T. Ramasamy, former Secretary, Department of Science and Technology and an alumnus of Alagappa College of Technology, delivered the graduation day speech.