Patna: The governor’s secretariat on Saturday invited online applications from eligible candidates for the appointment of vice-chancellors in four state universities — Veer Kunwar Singh University (VKSU), Ara; Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU); Maulana Mazaharul Haq Arabic and Persian University (MMHAPU); and Magadh University (MU). The last date for submission of applications is June 30.Earlier, on May 28, the secretariat issued a notification cancelling its previous advertisements for these posts after the panels of candidates recommended by search committees were rejected. All four universities are currently being headed by caretaker vice-chancellors.Last week, the secretariat had also invited applications for vice-chancellors of six other universities — L N Mithila University (LNMU), Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University (KSDSU), B N Mandal University (BNMU), B R A Bihar University (BRABU), Jaya Prakash University (JPU) and Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU). The last date for submission of applications for these posts is June 20.These six institutions currently have full-time vice-chancellors, but their three-year terms are due to end in the coming months. While the VKSU vice-chancellor is serving an extended term granted by the former chancellor, the remaining three universities are being led by caretakers.According to the notification, candidates must possess a high level of competence, integrity, and institutional commitment. Applicants should be distinguished academicians with at least 10 years’ experience as a professor in a university system or an equivalent position in a reputed research or academic administrative organisation, along with demonstrated academic leadership.The 10-year experience will be counted from the date of notification of the professorship. Candidates should not be more than 67 years of age as on the last date of application, the notification added.
