Checklist for Graduating Students

BEFORE CONVOCATION
	To graduate you must register online by November 27, 2021 (11:00 Hrs)
	You must verify your name for graduation by November 27, 2021 (11:00 Hrs).
	Complete all degree requirements.
	Contact your Course Advisor and Training Officer if you wish to verify your eligibility to graduate.
	Check dates for your convocation.
	Collect your convocation attire (caps, gowns and hoods) from your respective stall (UG/EE, UG/CSE or PG/EE/CSE/IS), setup within Engineering Wing labs on December 6, 2021 (before full dress rehearsal)
	Invitation cards are required for the Convocation. Cards will be available from Invitation Committee.
	If you are not attending the ceremony, please inform Convocation Coord Office.
DAY OF CONVOCATION
	Instruction for Participating Graduates
	Arrive MCS at 0800 hrs.
	Please bring along your National ID cards.
	Follow the Dress Code as given below: For Gentlemen: Black or Dark Grey Lounge Suit with Black Shoes Oxford Pattern. For Ladies: White/ sober colour Shalwar Kameez with Black/ White Shoes without heels (high heels are not allowed). NOTE: Wearing of jeans and joggers are strictly prohibited. Dress inspection will be carried out before start of the event, and students not adhering to dress code will be barred from attending the convocation.
	Graduating students should wear their robe, hood and cap before entering the auditorium. The hood shall be worn on left shoulder displaying the appropriate color as per following order for the degree the student is to receive at the Convocation: BETE/BEEE - Red BESE - Green All PG - Blue NOTE: No adornment of any kind is worn outside the robe or cap and no item (i.e. purse or backpack) may be carried.
	Graduating students should comply with the norms and discipline of Convocation and should avoid making any noise or disturbance. Carrying cell phones during convocation is strickly prohibited. NOTE: Students not adhering to norms / discipline of convocation will be fined Rs 5,000/-. Degrees will not be issued to them until they pay the fine amount.
	Graduating Students should line up in front of the Venue prior to the ceremony at 0900 Hrs.
	Leave personal belongings with relatives prior to entering the auditorium.
	Deposit your cell phones at the Entrance counter after security checking.
	Graduates will be given instructions regarding the procession at this time.
	You may ask the orator assigned to your row about reviewing the pronunciation of your name once you receive your name card.
	You will be marched in the convocation hall at sharp 0930 Hrs.
	Please see convocation detail program on website.
AFTER CONVOCATION
	Just after the convocation you need to gather for the group photograph with Chief Guest and faculty.
	Following the ceremony, the graduating students will be served refreshments at the central ground.
	Rentals gowns and hoods must be returned on the same day after the ceremony.
	You can get softcopy of group photograph and other photographs taken during the convocation ceremony
	For hard copy of photographs you need to contact the MCS Photoshop.

BEFORE CONVOCATION
	Guests, please bring this checklist with you to the ceremony, along with your invitation cards.
	Double-check the date on your invitation card(s) for convocation.
	Please do not bring kids below age 12 to the ceremony.
DAY OF CONVOCATION
	Arrive MCS at 8:30 hrs.
	Follow the dress code as given below: For Gentlemen: Lounge suit / Shalwar Suit with Waist Coat / Closed Collar / National dress. For Ladies: Own choice.
	Parking: Guests should park at the parking area opposite to MCS Gate No. 2. Parking in these lots will be free of charge on a first-come first-served basis.
	Parents must go to inside Arena for the convocation ceremony.
	Guest, are advised NOT to bring camera and mobile phones or personal belongings in the auditorium.
	Food and beverages (other than bottled water) are not allowed in the auditorium.
	Ceremony will be 1 hour and 30 minutes in length.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONVOCATION
	Guests are requested to remain seated after the procession marches out and gathered for the group photograph with the chief guest.
	Please gather outside the auditorium to meet your graduate after the group photograph is finished. Immediately following the group photograph the refreshments will be served in central ground for graduates and their guests.
	College photographer will be available in front of CS department for individual photographs. Please gather along with your graduate for photo session. Payment for these photograph is not covered under registration fee.