Kathmandu University Vice-Chancellor Appointment Process Stalled Due to Candidate Questions
Summary
The appointment process for Kathmandu University’s Vice-Chancellor has stalled after questions were raised about ethical and financial irregularities involving one of the shortlisted candidates, Prof. Dr. Vivek Baral. The selection committee has asked the university for additional documents while criticism grows over the minister-led evaluation process.
Key Points
- The Vice-Chancellor appointment process at Kathmandu University has been delayed after concerns surfaced about shortlisted candidate Prof. Dr. Vivek Baral.
- The selection committee had recommended Prof. Dr. Balchandra Luintel, Prof. Dr. Vivek Baral and Prof. Dr. Rajendra Joshi to Prime Minister Balen Shah, the university’s Chancellor.
- The Ministry of Education has sought further documents from the university and is conducting additional review into the matter.
- Other candidates, including Prof. Dr. Niranjan Parajuli and Prof. Dr. Vibhutiranjan Jha, have criticized the minister-led evaluation process and questioned its fairness.
