Interviews Begin for Vice-Chancellor Positions at Three Universities

Kathmandu. The interview and work plan presentation program for candidates shortlisted for the vacant Vice-Chancellor positions at Tribhuvan University, Far-Western University, and Lumbini Buddhist University has commenced today.

The interview and evaluation process for candidates of all three universities has been conducted in parallel, in accordance with the predetermined schedule approved by the University Vice-Chancellor Selection and Recommendation Committee.

It is believed that this process, conducted with the objective of transforming the quality of higher education, strengthening the institutional capacity of universities, and selecting competent, visionary, innovative, and results-oriented educational leadership, will further strengthen the culture of merit, accountability, and excellence in university administration. The detailed schedule of this process has already been published through the official communication channels of the ministry.

Prioritizing the transparency, impartiality, objectivity, and institutional credibility of the selection process, each interview panel has ensured the participation of eminent experts in the relevant subject areas and members of the Vice-Chancellor Selection and Recommendation Committee. Furthermore, separate panels of experts have been arranged for each university to make the evaluation process more effective, systematic, and qualitative.

According to the predetermined schedule, the interview and work plan presentation programs for candidates shortlisted for the Vice-Chancellor positions at the remaining five universities will be conducted tomorrow and the day after. With this, the Vice-Chancellor selection process for all eight universities will be completed within the stipulated time frame, which is expected to lead Nepal's higher education sector towards new heights in competent leadership selection, institutional governance, and educational excellence.

The Vice-Chancellor appointment process has been initiated through an integrated process for the first time in accordance with the 'Integrated Procedure for Selection and Recommendation of Vice-Chancellors of Various Universities, 2083 BS'.

The government had called for applications for the vacant Vice-Chancellor positions in eight universities, including Tribhuvan University, on May 7. The Selection and Recommendation Committee, in its meeting on May 27, had approved the applications of eligible candidates after preliminary screening of the received applications.

The presentation and interview of shortlisted candidates, who have conducted research on the applicants, have started. The recommendation committee will select the names of the Vice-Chancellors based on the marks given by the experts and recommend them to the Chancellor.

Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Universities, Balen Shah, had formed a recommendation committee under the chairmanship of Education and Sports Minister and Co-Chancellor of the Universities, Samit Pokharel, to recommend the names of the Vice-Chancellors. The ministry stated that this committee formed another subcommittee under the leadership of experts, and the shortlist was prepared based on the marks given by the experts.