Government appoints chancellor, vice-chancellor for JJ de-novo Deemed University

AP Jamkhedkar appointed as chancellor of JJ De-Novo University, with Rajanish Kamat as interim VC. ₹26 crore allocated for infrastructure development.

Updated on: Mar 13, 2024, 07:32:11 IST

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Mumbai: The state government has appointed AP Jamkhedkar as the first chancellor of the newly established JJ De-Novo Deemed University. Rajanish Kamat, currently the vice-chancellor of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, will serve as the interim VC of Sir JJ University for six months. The university, including the renowned Sir J.J. School of Art, Architecture, and Applied Arts, received a boost with a ₹26 crore allocation for infrastructure development. It aims to introduce innovative courses in Art, Architecture, and Design from the academic year 2024-25, focusing on industry relevance. Kamat emphasised the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to meet global market demands. He will assume the role of VC on Wednesday.

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