Chandigarh : In a unique initiative aimed at helping students prepare for various competitive examinations, the Department of Public Administration at Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, conducted a test series titled ‘Prashnaavalee’. Organised for the postgraduate as well as undergraduate students, the series was held in two parts. The first part of the test series included questions based on Constitution of India, its evolution, basic facts, preamble, fundamental rights, fundamental duties and directive principles of state policy. The second part of the series comprised of topics like parts of Constitution, schedules, articles and amendments. The different sections covered under these topics were constitutional amendments, GST, schedules relating to languages and parts of the Constitution, All India Services and Welfare State. A total of 205 students from different colleges across the city participated enthusiastically in the test series. The participants were awarded participation certificates.
In another event, the Department organised an online PowerPoint Presentation Competition on the topic ‘Privatization in India: Current Scenario’. The basic objective of the competition was to give an understanding of the potential benefits of privatization in various sectors in the present era. 33 students from different institutions participated in this competition. First three prize winners were awarded cash prizes.
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava expressed appreciation for the praiseworthy initiative of the Public Administration Department to prepare students for success in competitive exams. She asserted that such endeavours are a reflection of the college’s commitment to ensuring holistic development of the students.
The winners of PPT Competition are:
First Prize: Riddhi Shrivastava, BA III, Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Sector-36, Chandigarh
Second Prize: Kanishka Golia, B.E. II, Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (CCET), Sector 26, Chandigarh
Third Prize: Priyanshi, BA III, Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Sector-36, Chandigarh