JNU's Milestones: From Academic Excellence to Inclusivity and Innovation

JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit highlighted the university's achievements, including academic excellence, faculty recruitment, and inclusive promotions. The institution boasts a diverse student body, significant funding, and top rankings. JNU emphasizes Indian knowledge systems and innovation, with increased female participation and infrastructure advancements like BioNest.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 12-01-2026 15:54 IST | Created: 12-01-2026 15:54 IST
JNU's Milestones: From Academic Excellence to Inclusivity and Innovation
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit spotlighted the institution's recent triumphs in academic excellence and diversity. Her comments came during the 9th convocation ceremony, where she detailed the university's expansion and a robust Rs 70-crore corpus fund.

Pandit emphasized JNU's historic strides in faculty recruitment and transparent promotions, contributing to the overall inclusivity of the campus. With 80 PhD programs and a student body exceeding 9,100, JNU has become a leading educational hub, drawing students from 15 states supported by policies like CUET and NEP.

The Vice Chancellor highlighted JNU's strong focus on the Indian Knowledge System, its esteemed 'A++' NAAC accreditation, and its strides in research and startup culture with the newly established BioNest facility. She also underscored the university's commitment to gender diversity with a rise in female leadership roles.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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