In a historic move, the recommendation committee overseeing the selection of the Vice-Chancellor for Tribhuvan University (TU) has announced a significant development by unveiling a shortlist of 14 candidates. This marks a groundbreaking moment for TU as it undertakes the process of appointing a Vice-Chancellor through an open competition for the first time in its history.
The university had initiated a transparent selection process by inviting applications, and a total of 43 qualified individuals responded to the call. Following a meticulous evaluation, the committee has now narrowed down the list to the final 14 candidates.
The shortlisted individuals are:
- Kusum Shakya
- Keshar Jung Baral
- Govinda Subedi
- Chitra Bahadur Budhathoki
- Gyanendra Prasad Poudel
- Tankanath Dhamala
- Tirtharaj Khaniya
- Narayan Prasad Belbase
- Prakash Ghimire
- Bejraj Aryal
- Mahendra Prasad Sharma
- Ram Chandra Basnet
- Shivalal Bhusal
- Surya Bahadur Thapa
The shortlisted candidates are now poised to undergo presentations and interviews, bringing Tribhuvan University one step closer to welcoming a new leader at its helm. This progressive approach to selecting the Vice-Chancellor reflects TU’s commitment to transparency and open competition in leadership appointments. The university community eagerly anticipates the final decision that will shape the future of this esteemed institution.
