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Former Bangalore University Vice-Chancellor Dr N R Shetty Passes Away
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:37 PM
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Renowned educationist and former Vice‑Chancellor of Bangalore University, Dr. N.R. Shetty, has died, as reported by Mangalore Today.
Dr. N.R. Shetty, a veteran educationist who served as Vice‑Chancellor of Bangalore University, has died. The news was announced by the regional daily Mangalore Today, confirming his passing but providing no further details on the circumstances or date.
Shetty’s tenure at the university was marked by efforts to expand academic programmes and strengthen research initiatives. Colleagues and former students have remembered him as a committed administrator who championed higher‑education reforms in Karnataka.
The academic community across the state has expressed condolences, noting his contributions to the growth of higher education in the region. Further information about memorial services or family statements has not yet been released.
The university is expected to issue an official statement in the coming days, acknowledging his service and legacy.
Shetty’s tenure at the university was marked by efforts to expand academic programmes and strengthen research initiatives. Colleagues and former students have remembered him as a committed administrator who championed higher‑education reforms in Karnataka.
The academic community across the state has expressed condolences, noting his contributions to the growth of higher education in the region. Further information about memorial services or family statements has not yet been released.
The university is expected to issue an official statement in the coming days, acknowledging his service and legacy.