AU appoints new registrar

Visakhapatnam: Andhra University (AU) announced the appointment of Prof. EN Dhanamjaya Rao as its new registrar. The formal handover of responsibilities took place at a ceremony held on the university campus on Monday, where Prof. Dhanamjaya Rao succeeded Prof. N Kishore Babu. Prof. Rao, a senior geology professor, brings decades of experience to his new role. He previously served as the registrar and in-charge VC of Adikavi Nannaya University. TNN

Children University teachers accuse registrar of corruption

A group of 16 teachers at Children's Research University in Gandhinagar wrote to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel accusing registrar Amit Jani of financial irregularities, misuse of authority, and mental harassment. They demanded Jani's removal and the appointment of a new registrar, citing his violations of government and UGC norms since his 2022 appointment.

Pondicherry University invites applications for registrar post

Pondicherry University invited online applications for the registrar position, with a submission deadline of Sept 20 and hard copy by Sept 27. Fees vary from Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,000, while women applicants are exempt. Details can be found on the university's recruitment website. Temporarily filled vacant posts include registrar and finance officer.

No full-time VC, registrar, Pondicherry varsity in doldrums

Pondicherry University, once ranked 13th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2016, dropped to the 101-150 band in 2024. The university lacked a full-time vice-chancellor, registrar, and finance officer, leading to administrative challenges. Issues like vacant faculty positions, exam delays, and alleged paper leaks contributed to the decline in performance.