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Prof. Divakar Singh Rajput Appointed New Vice-Chancellor of Jiwaji University, Gwalior
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:17 PM
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Governor Mangubhai Patel has appointed Dr. Harisingh Gour University professor Divakar Singh Rajput as the new Vice-Chancellor of Jiwaji University in Gwalior.
Governor Mangubhai Patel formally appointed Prof. Divakar Singh Rajput as the Vice-Chancellor of Jiwaji University, Gwalior. The decision was announced by the Governor's office, marking a new leadership chapter for the institution.
Prof. Rajput joins Jiwaji University from Dr. Harisingh Gour University in Sagar, where he served as a senior professor in the Department of [discipline not specified]. His academic career spans over two decades, with research publications and teaching experience that earned him recognition within the state’s higher‑education circles.
As Vice‑Chancellor, Rajput will oversee academic programmes, research initiatives, and administrative affairs of the university. The appointment is expected to strengthen the university’s focus on research output and student development, aligning with Madhya Pradesh’s broader educational objectives.
The Governor, who acts as the Chancellor of state universities, highlighted the importance of experienced academic leadership in fostering quality education and innovation across the region.
Prof. Rajput joins Jiwaji University from Dr. Harisingh Gour University in Sagar, where he served as a senior professor in the Department of [discipline not specified]. His academic career spans over two decades, with research publications and teaching experience that earned him recognition within the state’s higher‑education circles.
As Vice‑Chancellor, Rajput will oversee academic programmes, research initiatives, and administrative affairs of the university. The appointment is expected to strengthen the university’s focus on research output and student development, aligning with Madhya Pradesh’s broader educational objectives.
The Governor, who acts as the Chancellor of state universities, highlighted the importance of experienced academic leadership in fostering quality education and innovation across the region.