Panjab University Gets New Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar Appointed for Three-Year Term

November 9, 2026

Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU) has named Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar as its new Vice-Chancellor for a period of three years. This has been notified by the Vice-President of India who is also the Chancellor of the university on November 9, 2026.

Prof. Kumar is currently Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Haryana.

The new appointment shall be effective from the date of assuming charge for a period of three years.

This was notified by the Vice President Secretariat. “Section 10 of the Panjab University Act, 1947, provides the power to make the present appointment.”

How Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar is Associated With PU

Tankeshwar Kumar has been associated with PU for a long time. He was previously the Vice-Chancellor of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUST), Hisar.

He was also a professor in the department of Physics in Panjab University and also headed the Computer Centre of the university.

New Leadership At PU For Three Years

This appointment will bring new leadership at PU. Prof. Kumar will serve as the Vice-Chancellor for three years.

This appointment was made under Section 10 of the Panjab University Act, 1947. This allows the Chancellor to appoint the Vice-Chancellor.