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The vice-chancellor of Lucknow University (VC-LU)[1] serves as the chief executive officer and principal academic authority of the university. This position is established under the Lucknow University Act, 1920,[2] which outlines the governance structure of the university. The vice-chancellor is responsible for overseeing academic and administrative functions, ensuring the institution's strategic development, and acting as the liaison between the university and external stakeholders.

The selection process for the vice-chancellor involves a committee appointed by the state government, which evaluates

Vice-chancellor of University of Lucknow
Hindi: Lucknow Vishvavidyalaya
Photo of Alok Kumar Rai with Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
since 2019
StyleThe Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor[3]
TypeVice-chancellor
StatusChief Executive of the University of Lucknow
AbbreviationVC-LU
Member ofExecutive Council, Academic Council, and Finance Committee of the University of Lucknow
ResidenceV.C. Residence, Badshah Bagh, Lucknow University Campus, Lucknow[4]
Term lengthThree years
Second term
Constituting instrumentUttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973
First holderDr. Gyanendra Nath Chakraborty
WebsiteOfficial website

candidates based on their qualifications and experience in higher education. The vice-chancellor serves a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment. The maximum age limit for holding the office is typically set at 65 years.

As of now, Prof. Alok Kumar Rai[5][6] holds the position of vice-chancellor at Lucknow University. Under his leadership, the university aims to enhance its academic programs, research capabilities, and overall educational standards.

Chronological list

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The vice-chancellors[7] of University of Lucknow, in chronological order, are as follows.

# Name Photo Took office Left office Ref
1 Dr. Gyanendra Nath Chakravarthi 1920 1926 [8]
2 Dr. Matthew Brown Cameron 1926 1930
3 Pt. Jagat Narain Mulla 1930 1932
4 Dr. R. P. Paranjape 1932 1938
5 Bahadur Sir Sri Muhammad Habibullah Sahib 1938 1941
6 Raja Maharaj Singh 1941 1941
7 Lieut.-Col. Raja Visheshwar Dayal Seth 1941 1947
8 Narendra Deva Portrait of Acharya Nand Dev 1947 1951
9 Acharya Jugal Kishore 1951 1955
10 Prof. Radha Kamal Mukherjee 1955 1958
11 Prof. K.A.S Iyer 1958 1960 [9]
12 Prof. Kali Prasad 1960 1961 [10]
13 Sri Randhir Singh 1961 -
14 Dr. A.Vitthal Rao 1961 1968 [11]
15 Dr. Makund Behari Lal 1968 1971
16 Dr. Gopal Tripathi 1971 1973
17 Sri Ashok Kumar Mustafi 1973 1975
18 Dr. Rajendra Vir Singh 1975 1979
19 Dr. Girija Shankar Mishra 1978 1979
20 Dr. Girija Prasad Pandey 1976 -
21 Dr. Radha Prasad Agarwal 1981 1982
22 Dr. Girija Prasad Pandey 1981 -
23 Dr. Ratan Shankar Mishra 1982 1985
24 Dr. Shambhu Nath Jha 1985 1986
25 Dr. Sheetla Prasad Nagendra 1986 1989
26 Dr. Hari Krishna Awasthi 1989 1992
27 Prof. Mahendra Singh Sodha 1992 1995
28 Prof. Suraj Prasad Singh 1995 1997
29 Prof. Ramesh Chandra 1997 1998
30 Prof. K K Kaul 1998 - [12]
31 Prof. Roop Rekha Verma 1988 1999
32 Prof. Devendra Pratap Singh 1999 2002
33 Prof. Shiv Bahadur Singh 2002 2005
34 Prof. Ram Prakash Singh 2005 2008 [13]
35 Prof. Ajaib Singh Brar 2008 2009
36 Prof. Upendra Nath Dwivedi 2009 -
37 Prof. Manoj Kumar Mishra 2009 2012 [14]
38 Mr. Gopabandhu Patnaik 2012 2013 [15]
39 Prof. S. B. Nimse 2013 2016
40 Prof S.P. Singh 2016 2019
41 Prof. Alok Kumar Rai 2019 Incumbent [16][17]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Official Website of Governor's Secretariat, Raj Bhavan Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India. / Universities / Vice-Chancellors of Universities". upgovernor.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  2. ^ "The Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973" (PDF). 1973. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  3. ^ "Vice-Chancellor". Lucknow University. Archived from the original on 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Vice-Chancellor". Lucknow University. Archived from the original on 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Professor Alok Kumar Rai gets second term as Lucknow University VC, first in 54 years". The Times of India. 2022-12-31. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  6. ^ "LU V-C to play lead in implementing NEP in Central zone universities". digitallearning.eletsonline.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  7. ^ "University of Lucknow / Former Vice Chancellors". www.lkouniv.ac.in. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  8. ^ "G. N. Chakravarti - Theosophy Wiki". theosophy.wiki. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  9. ^ Lambo, Angel. "Who was SOAS's first graduate? – SOAS Centenary Timeline". Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  10. ^ "Prasad, Kali (1901-) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  11. ^ "Prof Rai gets second term as Lucknow University vice-chancellor". Dec 30, 2022.
  12. ^ "Former VC, who had roots in Pak & heart in LU, passes away". The Times of India. 2024-06-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  13. ^ "Vice-chancellor who rid Lucknow University of criminals no more". The Times of India. 2022-11-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  14. ^ "LU gets new V-C,this time from IIT-Bombay". The Indian Express. 2009-10-22. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  15. ^ "Governor's principal secy is LU vice-chancellor for six months". The Indian Express. 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  16. ^ "BHU prof to take charge as LU VC". The Times of India. 2019-12-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  17. ^ "Professor Alok Kumar Rai gets second term as Lucknow University VC, first in 54 years". The Times of India. 2022-12-31. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
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