Jamia University has announced that the convocation will be held on January 19 in the Sports Complex (Bhopal Ground) on Jamia campus.
Scientist Goverdhan Mehta will be the chief guest at the annual convocation of Jamia Millia Islamia on January 19 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his inability to preside over the event due to time constraints.
The varsity had in November extended an invite to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"We have got a reply from the PMO that the Prime Minister will not be able to visit the university due to time constraints. So, we extended an invite to Goverdhan Mehta who has given his consent following which we decided a suitable date," Jamia spokesperson Mukesh Ranjan said.
Mr Ranjan said that the varsity is looking forward to host Prime Minister Modi sometime in the near future.
The varsity has announced that the convocation will be held on January 19 in the Sports Complex (Bhopal Ground) on Jamia campus.
The convocation ceremony will also see Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra being conferred with the Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa).
"Goverdhan Mehta, FNA, FRS, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Hyderabad, former Director of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and presently National Research Professor and Lilly Jubilant Chair will be the Chief Guest," an official statement said.
"Degrees/Diplomas will be awarded to those candidates who have passed their examinations in the year 2014. Medals will also be given to the toppers of the same year. PhD scholars whose results have been notified up to November 30, 2015 will also be awarded degrees," it added.