143 apply for post of BDU V-C

143 apply for post of BDU V-C

Sambath.Kumar@timesgroup.com

Trichy:16.01.2021

A total of 143 candidates from across the country have applied for the post of vice-chancellor of University, according to the shortlist released by the VC search committee on Friday. This is 41% less compared to last time when a total of 241 candidates applied for the post. Academicians say the search committee has managed to eliminate non-serious candidates from applying for the post unlike in the past.

The list of shortlisted candidates was released by the search committee on the university website.

Academicians point out that the application format was slightly different from last time with the search committee asking for valid prof of academic and administrative experience. This kept away non-serious candidates as the evidence of their academic experience was sought along with the application.

“A majority of the applicants have applied for one university or the other in the past for the post of vice-chancellor. This shows that they are serious about the position. If there is no political influence, we can say that an eminent academician will become the vicechancellor of BDU,” said M S Balamurugan, general secretary, Association of University Teachers.

The tenure of previous vice-chancellor P Manisankar had ended on January 7 following which a three-member vice-chancellor search committee was constituted for selecting the next VC last month.

A few suitable candidates will be called for interview by the committee in a few days.

Based on the interview, three names will be sent to the chancellor who will select the vicechancellor.