- Mr. Jim Nickel, Deputy High Commissioner, Canada delivers convocation address, 400 students convocated
- RFID based Smart Degree Certificate introduced for the 1st time in North India by Manav Rachna International University
- Degrees of ALGONQUIN College, OTTAWA, CANADA - in Graphic Design, Advertisement, Journalism, Mech Engg Technology and Mech Tool making were also awarded during the function.
Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad hosted the event of the year – Convocation 2011 – for its eleven programmes – 3 M Tech - CE / ECE/ Biotech (Master of Technology in Computer Engineering; Electronics and Communication Engg and Biotechnology) 6 MPT (Master of Physiotherapy – Muscular Skeleton, Cardio Pulmonary, Sports & Neurology), 2 MBA (Master of Business Administration), MJMC and MSC N&D (Nutrition and Dietetics).
The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Jim Nickel, Deputy High Commissioner, Canada who was Chief Guest on the occasion. Dr. O.P. Bhalla, Chancellor, MRIU and Dr. N.C. Wadhwa conferred the degrees.
MRIU has introduced an RFID based Smart Degree Certificate for the 1st time in North India for its 1st batch of graduates. The degrees were given to the Graduates by the Vice Chancellor of MRIU. MRIU has adopted modern technology not only in enhancing the teaching learning experience but also providing academic credentials which are secured and authenticated.
Chief Guest, Mr. Jim Nickel, Deputy High Commissioner, Canada expressed his thanks & gratitude to MRIU for inviting him to this Ist Convocation & congratulated all the students for their academic excellence and achievements. He advised students to use their knowledge to help India to march further ahead & achieve still higher level of growth & development. He further added, “The world, including Canada, is looking at India as a major knowledge hub with huge base of skilled people. The young student population of India represents India's knowledge potential. My advice to all the degree recipients would be to use their training wisely and make a positive contribution to the society, community, country & world as a whole.”
He highlighted about the Indo Canadian collaboration in the areas of education, trade & commerce, energy, agriculture, infrastructure & such areas & looked forward to major contribution from the best brains from India & Canada towards growth of knowledge & well being.
The annual report was presented by Dr. N.C Wadhwa, Vice Chancellor, MRIU highlighting the progress and development that have taken place in various departments. In his address, he said, “I extend a hearty & warm welcome to the Chief Guest Mr. Jim Nickel at this 1st Convocation of Manav Rachna International University.”
Dr. Wadhwa while congratulating the students on the successful completion of their courses said, “Technological development alone will take India to the forefront of developed nations and the speed to this technological revolution will be lent by none, but you the present engineers. You should develop not only as skillful professionals in your respective areas of study, but also as good human beings. You will have lots of opportunities to advance your careers”. He also mentioned that MRIU's dedicated focus on Quality Education & comprehensive development of students under the visionary leadership of Chancellor Dr. OP Bhalla and advised the students to keep the MRIU flag flying high, with their professional work quality & contribution to society. He wished students very best in their careers & personal life.
Convocation 2011 ended on a high note with students throwing their graduation caps in the air with beaming eyes looking forward to yet another challenging phase of their lives and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow students & faculty members.
About RFID Smart Degree Certificate
RFID based smart degree certificate is tamper-proof and ensures the integrity of the data written on the chip which is embedded in the certificate that looks like a conventional degree. There is a provision for biometric validity through finger prints of Left Hand Thumb and Right Hand Thumb and digital signature of the issuing authority as well as student concerned, which could be verified through a verification portal. The verification process includes visual verification, data verification and digital identity verification, all of which combined establish the authenticity of the academic credentials of the Graduate. Verification of the degree certificate may be done from a remote location. The RFID chip in the smart degree has read only features for the authorized persons and no data can be written on it once the University finally closes the option.
Adoption of smart degrees for the passed out Graduates shall ensure that fake degree, if any, is easily detected by the employer / institution and all academic credentials of the students including continuous evaluation and term end evaluation are authentic and temper proof. The mechanism also provides for duplicate degree, as and when, the original degree is damaged or lost. If some errors creep in the data written on RFID chip and are duly verified, it is possible to issue a modified degree. In such case the previous degree will have to be returned to the University before new degree issues, but the previous degree will otherwise be cancelled in the database and degree verification / authentication shall depict the result that previous degree is no more valid. Hence, even if a student carries such degree, employer/institution would immediately know that it is not a valid degree.
