Nepal Sanskrit University Appoints New Rector and Registrar

Key points

• Prof. Dr. Jagannath Regmi and Prof. Dr. Nawaraj Kattel officially assumed their positions as Rector and Registrar of Nepal Sanskrit University.
• Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhim Prasad Khatiwada administered the oath of office at the central campus in Beljhundi on Bhadra 26.
• The appointments were finalized by the Prime Minister based on recommendations from a selection panel chaired by Prof. Dr. Madhav Sharan Upadhyay.
• The university manages 14 constituent Vidyapeethas along with traditional Gurukuls, offering classical, modern, and technical programs.

Details

The executive leadership at Nepal Sanskrit University has been updated with the swearing-in of two top university administrative officials. Rector Prof. Dr. Jagannath Regmi and Registrar Prof. Dr. Nawaraj Kattel took their oaths of secrecy and formally assumed office during a ceremony held at the university central office in Beljhundi, Dang on Bhadra 26. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhim Prasad Khatiwada administered the oath during the official event, which was chaired by Tikaram Budha, Director of the National Culture Study Institute Centre.

The Prime Minister of Nepal, acting as Chancellor of the university, appointed the two officials following recommendations from a three-member committee coordinated by Prof. Dr. Madhav Sharan Upadhyay. During the assumption of office, Rector Regmi stated his focus would remain on driving academic progress and dynamism. Registrar Kattel expressed his commitment to operating with transparency, institutional impartiality, and resolving the operational difficulties faced by Gurukuls.

Nepal Sanskrit University currently oversees 14 constituent Vidyapeethas in addition to several affiliated campuses and over 200 evaluated Gurukuls. In addition to traditional disciplines such as Veda, Nyaya, and Jyotisha, the university conducts courses in modern subjects like Mathematics and English, technical courses like Bachelor of Ayurveda (BAMS), and a one-year B.Ed. program. Students seeking academic direction across higher education programs in Nepal can ask a question to get advice, while technical students can utilize resources like numerical video solutions to supplement their coursework.

What this means for students

With new leadership filling these key executive positions, pending administrative matters and official approvals at Nepal Sanskrit University are expected to proceed without operational delays. Students across constituent and affiliated Vidyapeethas can anticipate better administrative transparency and prompt execution of university decisions.