Bihar's higher education got boost, Four new Vice Chancellors appointed

Bihar: Following meetings with the CM-Governor, Bihar names four new VCs to important universities, completing a major revamp of academic leadership.

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Bihar: The higher educational scene of Bihar gets overhauled since now four universities get a new VC at its top. Those come into effect through the interaction of the Governor with CM Nitish Kumar, and it makes sure the person finally is picked on to match merit along with proper representation

Sanjoy Kumar appointed as VC at Munger University

Pro VC of Nalanda Open University Appointed Vice Chancellor of Munger University. Sanjoy Kumar has been appointed the new VC of Munger University. The varsity has remained without a full-time VC since August 2024. Hitherto, ad hoc arrangements were in place. The varsity is awaiting a sense of direction with his VCship.

Vivekanand Singh, head, Purnea University

The professor of NIT Patna becomes VC of Purnea University. Prof. Vivekanand Singh of NIT Patna is all set to take the reins of Purnea University. This will be the first VC here after many long months of acting management

Ravindra Kumar to take charge of Nalanda Open University

Patna University Philosophy professor will be the new VC. Prof. Ravindra Kumar, Pro-VC at BRA Bihar University, has now been appointed as the VC of Nalanda Open University. The university now awaits academic reforms and governance

Inderjeet Singh takes over Bihar Animal Sciences University

Guru in agricultural science to helm animal sciences. Dr. Inderjeet Singh, the former professor at Bihar Agriculture University, Gaya, was given the reins of Bihar Animal Sciences University, which focuses on research and innovation

TBD at Pataliputra University

VC yet to be selected; interim administrator in place till date. Even as Pataliputra University has been governed by an interim administrator since 15 January, the VC post, however, awaits a permanent selection process