KSOU Convocation Prompts Board Boycott, Degrees Awarded
At the 21st convocation of Karnataka State Open University in Mysuru on Saturday, Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar presided as the university awarded 10,691 degrees, several honorary doctorates, and notable PhDs to CT Ravi and IPS officer Geetha Prasanna. The ceremony was overshadowed by a Board of Management boycott protesting conferrals made without board approval, and several rank holders reported being denied certificates after prolonged licensing disputes.
Key Points
- 1Awarded 10,691 degrees at KSOU's 21st convocation, including several honorary doctorates and PhDs.
- 2Raised governance concerns as Board of Management boycotted, alleging honorary degrees bypassed required approvals.
- 3Underscores institutional risks: delayed certifications and student grievances that may prompt statutory reviews.
Scoring Rationale
Local convocation report highlights governance breach and student impact, but has limited scope and regional relevance.
Sources
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