Covid scare: GCU postpones convocation Online examination will be conducted from August 5 LAHORE: The Government College University (GCU) has postponed its convocation besides shifting to the online mode of examination from August 5, 2021. Government College University (GCU) Vice Chancellor Dr Asghar Zaidi said the difficult but necessary decisions are taken as precautionary measures because the risk of Covid-19 is rising again. The vice chancellor urged students “we need to maintain social distancing and follow SOPs to help prevent the spread.” Vice Chancellor Dr Zaidi announced postponing the University’s 19th convocation, saying that the convocation was expected to be attended by more than 2,200 Graduates besides parents, guests, faculty and staff.