SRINAGAR: The President of India, in her capacity as Visitor of the Central University of Jammu (CUJ), has approved an extension of up to one year in the tenure of Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Sanjeev Jain.
According to an official communication issued by the Department of Higher Education, Union Ministry of Education, the extension has been granted under the provisions of the Statutes of the Central Universities Act, 2009.
Prof Jain’s existing tenure was due to end on November 24, 2026.
As per the order signed by Rajesh Kumar, Under Secretary to the Government of India, the extension will remain effective until the appointment of a new regular Vice-Chancellor, completion of the extended one-year period, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The extension will ensure continuity in the university’s leadership until a regular appointment is made or the extended tenure comes to an end.
