ARA, Dec. 31 -- Veer Kunwar Singh University (VKSU) will hold its seventh convocation on January 28, officials said.

The university had earlier sent a letter to the office of the Chancellor seeking finalisation of the date. After approval by the Chancellor's office, the date has now been officially communicated to the university.

Chancellor Arif Mohammed Khan will preside over the function and confer gold medals on toppers. The convocation will be held at the new premises of the university.

The Chancellor's office has sought a detailed, minute-by-minute programme for the event. Preparations for the convocation will gain momentum after the university reopens on January 2, following which various committees will be constituted to oversee...