Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 16: Professor Nilofer Khan has been reappointed as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir for a period of two years.
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An order issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chancellor of the University, read: “In exercise of powers vested in me, under Section 12(5) of the Kashmir and Jammu Universities Act, 1969, I, Manoj Sinha, Chancellor, University of Kashmir, hereby re-appoint Prof. Nilofer Khan as the Vice Chancellor of University of Kashmir, for a period of two years w.e.f. 19.05.2025, the date of completion of her existing term as the Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir,” read the order.
Khan told Excelsior that God has given her more time to contribute for development of the University of Kashmir.
“I owe a lot to this great institution of which I have been an alumina. I will try my best to build the academic and research environment of the Varsity. I will try to collaborate with universities across the country and at the international level for better research and academic environment,” she said.
Nilofer said that during her tenure she has made 62 recruitments in the faculty of the Varsity. “It is going on and these were pending for over a decade,” he added.
Professor Khan, who became the first woman Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir in 2022, is a distinguished academic in the field of Home Science and has held several important positions at the university prior to her appointment as Vice-Chancellor.
She has been the first woman Registrar KU, Dean College Development Council KU, Dean Students’ Welfare KU, first Director for Centre for Women’s Studies & Research KU and Director, Institute of Home Science KU.
Professor Khan has been instrumental in the phased implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the University, focusing on academic flexibility, multidisciplinary learning, and skill development. Under her leadership, the University introduced the Design Your Own Degree (DYD) program, enabling students to curate their academic paths as per their interests and career goals.
The varsity under her guidance has launched several new and forward-looking courses such as Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, aligning its curriculum with emerging global trends and job market requirements. These initiatives reflect her vision to make the University a hub of contemporary and inclusive higher education.
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