Search Committee formed for selection of new Vice Chancellor of IITE
A high-level committee of four members has been constituted by the Education Department
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
5 November 2026, 5:53 am · 2 min read
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The official process for the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor at the Gandhinagar-based Indian Institute of Teachers Education (IITE) University has commenced. The State Government's Education Department has constituted a high-level search committee of 4 members to select a new Vice Chancellor for this important position. The primary objective of this committee is to find suitable leadership to further accelerate the academic activities of the university.
According to a report by Sandesh, as per the order issued by the Education Department, experienced experts from the field of education and academics have been included in this search committee. Leading educationist Dr. Parimal Trivedi has been included in this 4-member committee. Along with him, Dr. Shailesh Jhala and Dr. Kalpesh Vandra are also included as members. Additionally, experienced educationist Professor N.C. Gautam has also been given a place in this search committee.
The responsibility of this search committee will be to verify the names of various candidates and recommend a suitable candidate. The committee will verify the documents of the applicants as per the rules and also conduct their interviews. Through this process, a panel of suitable names will be prepared, which will subsequently be presented to the Government. Based on this recommendation, the Government will officially announce the name of the new Vice Chancellor of IITE in the coming days.
The Education Department has entrusted this committee with the important responsibility of undertaking a transparent and proper appointment process. The committee members will conduct an in-depth evaluation of the candidates' qualifications and their experience so that the university can receive appropriate leadership. After the completion of this process, the committee will submit its report to the Government.
The Indian Institute of Teachers Education (IITE) is a well-known and prestigious university located in Gandhinagar. It is an institution dedicated to the education and training of teachers.
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