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Education
Prof Dr Muralidhar V. Pai appointed Vice Chancellor of Sikkim Manipal University
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🗓 18 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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The Board of Governors of Sikkim Manipal University has named Prof Dr Muralidhar V. Pai as its new Vice Chancellor, effective immediately.
The Board of Governors of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) announced today that Prof Dr Muralidhar V. Pai will take over as the institution's Vice Chancellor. The appointment has been made with immediate effect, marking a new leadership phase for the university.
Dr Pai, a senior academic and administrator, brings decades of experience in higher education to the role. While specific details of his previous positions were not disclosed, his reputation in academic circles is well recognised.
University officials said the new Vice Chancellor will focus on strengthening SMU's research output, expanding academic programmes, and enhancing collaborations with industry and international partners. The appointment is expected to bolster the university's standing in the competitive Indian higher‑education landscape.
The university will hold an inaugural address by Dr Pai in the coming weeks, outlining his vision for the campus and its stakeholders.
Dr Pai, a senior academic and administrator, brings decades of experience in higher education to the role. While specific details of his previous positions were not disclosed, his reputation in academic circles is well recognised.
University officials said the new Vice Chancellor will focus on strengthening SMU's research output, expanding academic programmes, and enhancing collaborations with industry and international partners. The appointment is expected to bolster the university's standing in the competitive Indian higher‑education landscape.
The university will hold an inaugural address by Dr Pai in the coming weeks, outlining his vision for the campus and its stakeholders.