Overseas, local candidates compete for Nagpur University vice-chacnellor's post
The search-cum-selection committee, which met in Mumbai on Thursday, began the process of scrutinising the applications for the post. According to insiders, around 70 applications were received so far. The committee is expected to complete the scrutiny soon and call shortlisted candidates for interviews by the end of this month or in early September.
Sources said the applicant from abroad was earlier shortlisted and even selected for a state university post but chose not to join at the time.
"This time, the candidate has shown interest again, which adds an interesting twist to the competition," said an official familiar with the process.
In addition, a sitting vice-chancellor from within the state is among the aspirants, while another from outside Maharashtra, who previously headed a college here, is eyeing a comeback. Some principals and professors from affiliated colleges have also thrown their hats in the ring.
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Among the internal contenders, 12 senior professors from various departments of NU have applied. "It's rare to see such a large number of internal faculty applying at once," said a senior academic.
The search committee, constituted under the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016, is mandated to recommend a panel of names to the chancellor, who will make the final appointment.
If timelines are maintained, the new vice-chancellor could be appointed by September for the over 100-year-old university.
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