Kolkata, 6 Oct 2025

Eight state universities in West Bengal will soon get full-time vice-chancellors. These universities did not have regular heads for over two years. The state government and Governor C V Ananda Bose have reached an agreement on this matter.

Agreement Reached After Long Delay

The state government and the governor had disagreements about appointing VCs. This led to a long delay. Now, they have come to an agreement in the Supreme Court. A senior official from the higher education department shared this news. The Supreme Court was looking into the matter of appointing permanent VCs in 13 universities. The state government and the governor had disagreements about appointing VCs. This led to a long delay. Now, they have come to an agreement in the Supreme Court. A senior official from the higher education department shared this news. The Supreme Court was looking into the matter of appointing permanent VCs in 13 universities. Kolkata, Decks have been cleared to appoint full-time vice-chancellors of eight state universities in West Bengal, which remained without regular heads for over two years with interim VCs appointed by the governor…

Possible VC Appointments

Some names are being considered for VC posts. Ashutosh Ghosh may become VC of Calcutta University. Chiranjib Bhattacharya might head Jadavpur University. Omprakash Mishra could return as VC of North Bengal University. Arnab Sen is suggested for Raiganj University. Ashis Bhattacharya may lead Gour Banga University. Other possible appointments include Uday Bandyopadhyay, Chandradipa Ghosh, and Abu Taleb for different universities.

Decks have finally been cleared for the appointment of VCs of eight universities with no impediment as a consensus has been reached between the state government and Governor C V Ananda Bose before the apex court.

The Raj Bhavan will soon notify the names of permanent VCs for the eight universities. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.

Updated 6 Oct 2025, 22:32 IST; source: link