Vice Chancellor

Name: Prof. Jagadish K Patnaik

Email: vc[at]nagalanduniversity[dot]ac[dot]in

From the Vice Chancellor’s Desk

Greetings to all my esteemed colleagues.

I am happy to announce that I have completed two years as Vice Chancellor of Nagaland University. Together, we have witnessed transformative changes in our academic and administrative ecosystem.

From the outset, we prioritized critical measures that had long been overdue. A significant achievement is the publication of the Ordinance of Nagaland University in the Government of India Gazette, giving us our own Act, Statutes, and Ordinances - an important step toward autonomy.

We have adopted the NEP 2020, launching the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme from the 2023-24 academic session. This aligns our academic framework with national standards and enhances educational opportunities in Nagaland.

After a 12-year gap, we proudly received accreditation from the National Accreditation Assessment Council (NAAC) with a B+ grade and a CGPA of 2.52, valid until 2029. Our next focus will be on improving our NIRF ranking.

We successfully transitioned the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) to its permanent campus in Kohima, where regular classes have commenced in the new facilities. This move was made possible through the hard work and cooperation of everyone involved, including the students.

To foster research and innovation, we have implemented several initiatives. Teachers are encouraged to pursue research with seed funding of 3 lakhs for science and 2 lakhs for non-science projects. We also provide financial support for attending seminars and workshops, along with grants for processing samples in various laboratories. Research scholars are provided a one-time grant of Rs.10,000/- for attending seminars/conferences.

We have also instituted the Vice Chancellor’s award for best paper and best teacher every year. The best student of the year is also awarded with Vice-Chancellor’ prize. Teachers are also provided with financial assistance to attend national and international seminars and for conducting seminars a grant of Rs.1 Lakh each for national seminars and Rs. 1.5 Lakh for international seminars.

Our research output has seen a significant increase, with many publications in prestigious journals, and over a hundred patents filed in just one year—some already granted. Notably, three of our faculty members are now ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally.

In science research, we are establishing a Cancer Research Laboratory under the Zoology Department, fostering collaboration across relevant fields. Additionally, we will soon launch a Multidisciplinary Research Centre to encourage student research in both liberal arts and sciences, starting with the new undergraduate programme. This center shall work as the Hub and the various departments of the university shall be the spoke.

Infrastructure development is also a key focus, with numerous projects set to materialize in the coming years.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication. Together, we are shaping the future of Nagaland University.

God bless you all.

JAI HIND