Former UGC chief Jagadesh Kumar appointed Chairman of Board of Governors, IIM Calcutta

Former UGC chief M. Jagadesh Kumar has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Governors at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta, according to Ministry of Education officials.

Mr. Kumar has been appointed for the post for a period of four years after approval from President Droupadi Murmu. “Mr. Kumar’s tenure will be till completion of four years as Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIM Calcutta or seventy years of age, whichever is earlier,” a senior MoE official said.

Mr. Kumar, who has previously served as JNU Vice Chancellor and professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, was recently awarded Padma Shri for his distinguished contribution to education.

The Board of Governors (BoG) at IIMs are apex bodies responsible for strategic direction, policy formulation and financial approvals. Comprised of industry leaders, eminent academics and government representatives, they guide the top B schools in ensuring academic excellence and operational autonomy.