November 25th 2023.
Vice-Chancellor K Tharanikkarasu has recently taken on the role to lead the Pondicherry University. Former VC Gurmeet Singh's term ended on November 23, 2023, and since then, Tharanikkarasu assumed leadership. Singh had served from November 29, 2017 to November 23, 2023 and was a well-known academic administrator and a highly respected authority in the fields of smart materials and corrosion science on a global scale. During his vice-chancellorship, Singh thanked all parties involved including the statutory officers, teachers, staff, students, and stakeholders for their continuous support.
Tharanikkarasu has been part of the Pondicherry University since 2015, where he oversaw the chemistry department. He also worked as the registrar for approximately nine months and one year and eight months as the controller of examination.
The process to name the new VC has also begun at Pondicherry University. On November 22, the executive council of the university proposed two candidates to form the search committee responsible for selecting the new vice chancellor. The announcement inviting applications for the Vice-Chancellor position will be released shortly. The National Institution Ranking Framework's 2022 report placed the Pondicherry University at number 68.
In addition, the Madras High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to act on a complaint filed against the misappropriation of funds at Pondicherry University. The complaint will be thoroughly investigated and any wrongdoing will be addressed accordingly.
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