Dharampeth Science College Principal Appointed as Nagpur University Pro-Vice Chancellor Nagpur University (NU) finally appointed Akhilesh Peshwe as its full-time pro-vice chancellor on Monday, ending a months-long delay. The post had remained vacant since September 2024, during which time pharmaceutical sciences professor Rajendra Kakde and physics professor Subhash Kondawar served as interim pro-vice chancellors under acting vice chancellors Prashant Bokare and Madhavi Chawre, who also held additional responsibilities. The appointment followed approval from the university’s management council, with Vice Chancellor Manali Kshirsagar overseeing the process after she assumed office in December 2025. Kshirsagar emphasized that the selection required a thorough evaluation of candidates’ academic merit and performance in their current roles. She noted that the process could have been expedited if the candidate had an engineering background, which she preferred, but the need for careful assessment delayed the decision. The university had to choose from over 35 candidates proposed by academic and political groups, reflecting the complexity of the selection process. Peshwe’s appointment has been viewed as a strategic move, given his extensive academic experience and familiarity with traditional university systems. This comes at a critical time for NU, which is facing challenges related to examination management and the conduct of summer exams. Peshwe, an English literature academic with over 30 years of teaching experience, has been principal of Dharampeth Science College since 2016. He stated his focus would be on implementing the vice chancellor’s vision and streamlining the examination system to address the university’s current issues.#nagpur_university #manali_kshirsagar #akhilesh_peshwe #dharampeth_science_college #rajendra_kakde
