MCTE convocation ceremony: 37 awarded PG diplomas, 16 get BTech degrees
Mhow: Thirty-seven graduating student officers of Graduate Entry Equipment Orientation (GEEO-57) course were awarded PG diplomas in information and communication technology, while 16 student officers of Technical Entry Scheme (TES-43) course were awarded BTech degrees in computer and communication engineering during a convocation ceremony at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) in Mhow on Saturday.
Brigadier Deven Makhija administered the pledge to graduating officers for commitment of their acquired knowledge to enhance professional effectiveness in the discharge of their duties. MCTE Commandant Lt Gen Vivek Dogra was the chief guest of the ceremony. He gave prizes and awards to the officers.
While addressing the passing out officers, Lt Gen Dogra commended the graduating officers for their sustained hard work, application, and performance.
He also appreciated the commitment of the instructional staff for their relentless pursuit in conducting the courses in a professional manner.
The Signal Officer-in-Chief gold medal, trophy, and Commandant's silver medal were awarded to Lt Yash Vardhan of the TES-43 course. The Commandant's gold medal and trophy were jointly awarded to Major Bhawna Chhetri and Captain Garima Sharma of the GEEO-57 course. The Commandant's silver medal was awarded to Major Sarwan Dubey and Captain Nalini Singh of the GEEO-57 course. Lt Yash Vardhan, Lt Harsh Dahiya, Lt Vibhor Singh, and Lt Pralad Singh of the TES-43 course were awarded the silver medal for the best project.
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