Overview

• Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, acting as Chancellor, reappointed Prof. Nilofer Khan as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir for a two-year term starting May 19, 2025.
• Prof. Khan, the first woman to hold the position, has been leading the university since May 2022, implementing significant academic reforms under NEP 2020.
• Her tenure has seen the introduction of the Design Your Own Degree program and new courses in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, aligning with global education trends.
• The reappointment comes as the university prepares for a crucial NAAC accreditation review, with its current A+ grade due for reassessment.
• This decision mirrors recent leadership extensions at other J&K universities, reflecting a broader governance strategy in the region's higher education system.