This award honors an exceptional Vice Chancellor who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and institutional development, significantly contributing to higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Transformational Leadership – Proven track record in institutional governance, policy-making, faculty development, and fostering innovation to drive academic excellence.
- Academic & Research Excellence – Significant contributions through publications, fellowships, patents, awards, research grants, books, and memberships in academic societies, reflecting a strong impact on education and research.
- Institutional Growth & Development – Played a pivotal role in enhancing university rankings, achieving accreditations (NAAC, NBA), building industry partnerships, and improving infrastructure, ensuring long-term institutional success.
Application Requirements:
- Evidence-Based Achievements – Submission of research publications, patents, research grants, awards, fellowships, and professional memberships that highlight contributions to academic excellence and institutional growth.
- Leadership & Institutional Contributions – Documentation of leadership roles in governance, policy-making, faculty development, and enhancement of academic programs, ensuring long-term institutional success.
- Student Success & Academic Excellence – Verification for students ranking in the top 3 positions in university examinations, to be submitted on the official letterhead from the Head of the Institution or HOD, specifying the student’s rank.
- Additional Noteworthy Contributions – Any impactful initiatives, collaborations, or innovations in education, research, or administration that distinguish the applicant’s leadership in higher education.
Supporting Documentation:
Proof of Leadership Achievements– Reports on institutional development, research grants, and policy reforms.
Institutional Endorsements– Letters from board members, faculty, or academic peers validating leadership contributions.
Publications & Recognition– List of research papers, rankings, media mentions, or awards, etc.