Universities Begin Vice-Chancellor Selection Interviews

Kathmandu. Interviews and work plan presentations for candidates shortlisted for the vacant Vice-Chancellor posts of Purbanchal University, Mid-Western University, and Agriculture and Forestry University have commenced.

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

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 academic leadership, is expected to further strengthen the culture of merit, accountability, and excellence in university administration. The detailed executive framework for this process has already been made public through official channels of the ministry.

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

According to the predetermined schedule, the presentation and interview for the remaining two, Pokhara University and Rajarshi Janak University, will be conducted tomorrow (Monday).

Prior to this, on Saturday, the interviews and work plan presentations for candidates shortlisted for the vacant Vice-Chancellor posts of Tribhuvan University, Far-Western University, and Lumbini Buddhist University were completed.

With this, the Vice-Chancellor selection process for all eight universities will be completed within the stipulated time frame, which is expected to lead the competent leadership selection, institutional governance, and academic excellence in Nepal's higher education sector towards new heights.