Vice Chancellor

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Jamia VC Appointment

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Saturday March 6, 2021

The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed a plea challenging the appointment of Jamia Millia Islamia’s (JMI) current Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar, saying there was no merit in the petition as her appointment was justified.

Dissent Welcome, Not False Propaganda: JNU Vice-Chancellor To Faculty

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 4, 2021

JNU Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar Wednesday came down heavily on a section of teachers of the university, accusing them of spreading misinformation to serve their "false propaganda", days after they alleged he weakened the university's unique character through "arbitrary" decisions.

JNU Teachers' Body Opposes 2nd Term For Vice Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 1, 2021

The JNU Teachers' Association (JNUTA) Monday voiced its opposition to granting a second term to vice chancellor Jagadesh Kumar, who has been allowed by the government to stay in the office till a replacement is found after his term ended on January 26.

Delhi Government Honours 15 Jamia Millia Islamia Paramedical Staff As Corona Warriors

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Friday February 19, 2021

The 'Corona Warrior Appreciation Ceremony' was held today at the Dr MA Ansari Health Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI).

Encourage Students To Take Online Exam On "Cow Science": UGC To Universities

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 19, 2021

The University Grants Commission has asked vice chancellors of varsities across the country to "encourage" students to take an online voluntary national-level exam to test their knowledge on ''gau vigyan'' (cow science).

Dibrugarh University Vice-Chancellor Suspended Over Allegations Of Financial Irregularities

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 12, 2021

Assam Governor Jagadish Mukhi on Thursday suspended the vice chancellor of Dibrugarh University, Ranjit Tamuli, with immediate effect over allegations of financial irregularities and misuse of public fund, a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan here said.

Failed To Retain Glory Of Visva Bharati, Says Vice Chancellor

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 1, 2021

Visva-Bharati Vice Chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty, in the eye of the storm over a host of issues -- including his allegation that a section of teachers and non-teaching staff was responsible for the varsity's downslide -- admitted on Sunday that he has failed to retain the glory of the august institution.

Maharashtra University Vice Chancellors Demand Resumption Of Classroom Teaching

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Friday January 29, 2021

The Vice Chancellors of all public universities in Maharashtra "unanimously" raised before Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari the demand to resume classroom teaching in colleges in face-to-face mode.

IGNOU Republic Day Celebrations: Vice Chancellor Addresses Students, Teachers

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) celebrated the 72nd Republic Day at its Maidan Garhi campus in New Delhi as part of which its Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nageshwar Rao hoisted the national flag and inspected the guard of honour by IGNOU security guards.

JNU Vice Chancellor Has Tenure Extended, 12 Months After Attack On Campus

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday January 22, 2021

The centre on Friday night extended the term of JNU Vice Chancellor Jagadeesh M Kumar, who was widely criticised last year for apparent inaction during the horrific attack on faculty and students that left 34 people injured

Academician Sanjiv Mittal Appointed New Vice Chancellor Of Odisha University

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 20, 2021

Sanjiv Mittal will function as the Vice Chancellor of Sambalpur University, Odisha, for a period of four years

Panel To Select Vice Chancellor Of Puducherry Technological University Formed

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Thursday January 14, 2021

Pondicherry Engineering College, established by Puducherry Administration in 1984, has been upgraded into a state-level Technological University through an Act adopted in the Territorial Assembly with the concurrence of the Centre.

Visva Bharati Vice Chancellor Protests Over Control Of Road Linking Campuses

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 10, 2021

Visva-Bharati Vice Chancellor Prof Bidyut Chakraborty held a sit-in on the premises of the central university on Saturday, demanding that the West Bengal government return the control of a major road which links its two campuses.

AMU Entrance Exam 2020: Result declared At Official Website

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Tuesday January 5, 2021

AMU Entrance Exam 2020: The result consists of the candidates’ roll number and rank and can be downloaded in PDF format for further use. Results have been declared separately for different AMU faculties.

"Big Gap Between Shantiniketan Culture And Vice Chancellor": Amartya Sen

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 26, 2020

At the centre of a raging row over his family being in "illegal" possession of land at Visva Bharati, a livid Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has accused its vice chancellor of acting at the behest of the Centre "with its growing control over Bengal".