Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Governor Bose Praises JU, Students Seek Polls
Governor CV Ananda Bose said that Jadavpur University (JU) is the best university in West Bengal and will soon become the best in the whole country.
He praised the university's students, scholars, and faculty for their hard work and research.
The governor also announced new awards to recognize exceptional academic achievements.
Former AICTE chairman T G Sitharam called JU one of India's most distinguished universities.
The university awarded degrees to many students during its convocation.
Meanwhile, students from the SFI group protested to ask the governor to bring back student elections, which have been stopped since 2020.
The governor said he would consider their request.
The vice-chancellor encouraged students to carry forward the values of inclusivity, humanity, and social responsibility.
Governor CV Ananda Bose declared Jadavpur University (JU) the best in West Bengal and predicted it will become the best in the country.
Bose announced an 'award of excellence' for various stakeholders, including students and staff, with prizes of Rs 25,000 each.
Former AICTE chairman T G Sitharam praised JU as one of India's most distinguished universities and a major talent pool.
The university awarded degrees to 2,112 UG students, 2,004 PG students, and 370 PhD scholars during the convocation.
SFI supporters protested during the convocation, demanding the reinstatement of campus elections, which have been suspended since 2020.
- Who
- Governor CV Ananda Bose, Vice Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya, Former AICTE Chairman T G Sitharam, Jadavpur University students and faculty, SFI supporters
- What
- Jadavpur University's convocation, Governor Bose's speech, and SFI protests for campus elections
- When
- December 24 (Convocation), March (Previous Protest), 2020 (Last Campus Elections)
- Where
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To recognize academic excellence and address student demands for campus elections
- University
- Jadavpur University (JU)
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Event
- Convocation and Protests
- Awards Introduced
- Award of Excellence
- Award Categories
- Best UG (male and female), Best PG (male and female), Best teaching staff, Best non-teaching staff
- Award Prize
- Rs 25,000 cash, citation, and trophy
- Degrees Awarded
- UG: 2,112, PG: 2,004, PhD: 370
- Protest Group
- SFI (Students' Federation of India)
- Protest Demand
- Reinstatement of campus elections
Sources
JU will become best university in country: Bengal Governor Bose
68th annual convocation: SFI protests ICC elections’ delay, infrastructure issues at JU Convocation; Governor assures action
JU poll push: SFI seeks governor Ananda Bose’s help - Telegraph India
