{"id":13315,"date":"2026-11-09T02:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T02:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/?p=13315"},"modified":"2026-11-10T02:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T02:36:28","slug":"prof-tankeshwar-kumar-appointed-panjab-university-vice-chancellor-for-three-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/?p=13315","title":{"rendered":"Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar Appointed Panjab University Vice-Chancellor for Three Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Panjab University, Chandigarh, is set to have an experienced academic and higher education administrator at its helm, with Prof. (Dr.) Tankeshwar Kumar appointed as its new Vice-Chancellor for a three-year term. His appointment brings him back to an institution where he pursued his doctoral studies and previously served as a UGC Professor of Physics.

The appointment was notified by the Secretariat of the Vice-President of India on November 9, 2026. According to the official order, the Chancellor of Panjab University appointed Prof. Kumar under Section 10 of the Panjab University Act, 1947. His three-year tenure will commence from the date he formally assumes charge.

Prof. Kumar is currently serving as Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh. With more than three decades of experience in teaching, research and academic administration, he brings substantial institutional leadership experience to his new assignment. Around 15 years of his career have been devoted specifically to educational administration and management.

His academic leadership record includes serving as Vice-Chancellor of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hisar. He has also held additional charge of the Vice-Chancellor’s offices at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology and Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, gaining experience in overseeing multiple higher education institutions.

His association with Panjab University adds a distinctive dimension to the appointment. Before taking up senior administrative responsibilities elsewhere, he served the university as a UGC Professor of Physics. His return, this time as its chief executive academic administrator, marks a new chapter in his long association with the institution.

A native of Yamunanagar, Prof. Kumar completed his graduation from Kurukshetra University before pursuing postgraduate studies and earning his PhD from Panjab University, Chandigarh. His research specialisations include theoretical and computational condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, modelling and computer simulations.

His academic contribution is reflected in a research portfolio of more than 170 published papers, over 2,500 citations and the supervision of 14 doctoral scholars. Alongside scientific research, his professional experience also encompasses academic governance, institutional management and higher education policy in India.

The appointment notification was signed by Amit Khare, Secretary to the Vice-President of India, who also serves as Chancellor of Panjab University. Copies of the order have been circulated to the Union Ministries of Home Affairs and Education, the Punjab Government, Chandigarh Administration, University Grants Commission and the Registrar of Panjab University for necessary action.

Prof. Kumar’s appointment comes at an important juncture for Panjab University, an institution with a significant national academic legacy. His experience in research, university administration and policy matters is expected to be relevant as the university addresses institutional priorities, academic development and the evolving demands of higher education. His leadership will now be closely watched by the university community as he prepares to take charge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Panjab University, Chandigarh, is set to have an experienced academic and higher education administrator at its helm, with Prof. (Dr.) Tankeshwar Kumar appointed as its new Vice-Chancellor for a three-year term. His appointment brings him back to an institution where he pursued his doctoral studies and previously served as a UGC Professor of Physics. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[28,31],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13315","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-chandigarh","8":"category-headlines"},"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t