FARIDABAD NEWS 11 SEPT 2025 : GAUTAM ;  Prof. Rajive Kumar, former Member Secretary of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), today joined as the eighth Vice-Chancellor of J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad. The appointment, for a period of three years, was formalized through a notification issued by Haryana Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh, by the Hon’ble Governor of Haryana and Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh. Prof. Kumar succeeds Prof. Sushil Kumar Tomar, who served as Vice-Chancellor since February 22, 2022.
Upon assuming office, Prof. Rajive Kumar was warmly welcomed by Registrar Prof. Ajay Ranga, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Controller of Examination and other staff members. He paid tribute to the renowned scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose by garlanding his statue. Prof. Dinesh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Shri Vishwakarma University, Palwal was also present on this occasion.
Expressing gratitude to the Governor of Haryana and Chancellor, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, for the appointment, Prof. Kumar outlined his priorities, which include implementing the key provisions of the National Education Policy in true spirit and accelerating ongoing academic and infrastructure development projects. He stated, “J.C. Bose University has a long legacy of excellence since its inception, and it is an honour for me to serve as Vice-Chancellor.” He later chaired a formal meeting with all Deans, Chairpersons, and senior officials of the University.
A distinguished scholar, Prof. Kumar holds a Ph.D. from IIT Delhi, an M.Sc. and M.Phil. from the erstwhile Roorkee University (now IIT Roorkee), and an M.E. in Computer Technology and Application from Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi. With over 33 years experience in academic institutions, he has been a transformative academic administrator, shaping policies and strategies that foster innovative education and empower future generations.
Prof. Kumar’s illustrious career includes a remarkable 35-years in academics that include 25 years at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal, where he served as Professor of Mathematics and held key leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology & Computer Science, Chairman of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, and Chairman of the Department of Mathematics. Since 2016, he has made significant contributions at the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, serving over nine years as Advisor-I, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), and Member Secretary.
A champion of innovation, Prof. Kumar has been instrumental in promoting initiatives like the Smart India Hackathon, the world’s largest hackathon, which has become a cornerstone for nurturing student innovation. Under his leadership, Institute Innovation Councils (IICs) have been established across institutions nationwide, mentoring students and connecting hackathon winners with incubators to transform ideas into reality. His efforts have also led to the creation of Idea Labs in 100 colleges, supported by industry and AICTE, and the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT), enabling EdTech companies to deliver AI-based, customized learning solutions to students. His extensive experience includes serving on the Boards of Governors of prestigious institutions like BITS Pilani (Hyderabad, Goa, and Dubai), NITTTTR Bhopal, SLIET Jalandhar, and PEC University Chandigarh, among others.