Participating institutions included Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy and Ayurvedic Colleges of DBU.

The ceremony was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh, along with Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur, President Dr. Sandeep Singh and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti.

Special Guest of Honour Shri Tarun Chugh, National General Secretary (BJP), and

Guest of Honour Dr. Punnet Ghirdhar, Joint DRME, Punjab, graced the occasion.

Senior academicians and principals of respective faculties formally welcomed the dignitaries.

White coats were ceremonially conferred upon first professional students of the 2025 batch.

Dignitaries emphasized professional ethics, responsibility, compassion and human values in healthcare education.

The ceremony concluded with an oath-taking ceremony and a vote of thanks by Dr. B. L. Bhardwaj, Pro-Vice Chancellor, DBU.

Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy and Ayurvedic College, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, organised a White Coat and Induction Ceremony for the newly admitted students of the 2025 batch on January 8. The ceremony was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh, along with Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur, President Dr. Sandeep Singh and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti. The event was further graced by Special Guest of Honour Shri Tarun Chugh, National General Secretary (BJP), and Guest of Honour Dr. Punnet Ghirdhar, Joint DRME, Punjab. During the ceremony, white coats were ceremonially conferred upon the first professional students, symbolising their formal entry into the healthcare profession. Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries encouraged students to uphold ethics, professionalism and compassion while striving for academic excellence. The programme concluded with an oath-taking ceremony, reaffirming the students’ commitment to ethical practice, followed by a vote of thanks presented by Dr. B. L. Bhardwaj, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University.