Chandigarh, Feb. 26 -- Panjab University (PU) is gearing up for its annual convocation on March 12, with President of India Droupadi Murmu expected to be the chief guest. While PU officials have confirmed her participation, final confirmation from the President's office is still awaited.

If confirmed, Murmu will preside over the ceremony and confer degrees upon graduates.

PU vice-chancellor (V-C) Prof Renu Vig said that although the vice-president of India, who serves as the university's chancellor, typically presides over the convocation, Murmu's visit is solely for the event with no major announcements expected regarding PU.

"There were earlier plans to invite the President, but due to COVID-19, this had to be postponed for several y...