Archive · 31 Jul 2026
AP Gov. Overhauls State University Executive Councils
The state government of Andhra Pradesh decided to change the leadership teams at all 19 of its public universities.
They removed the temporary members of the councils, but kept the permanent leaders.
New councils were set up to serve for three years, including at Andhra University.
The decision was announced in the city of Vijayawada on a Friday.
This move is meant to improve how the universities are run.
Andhra Pradesh government terminated Class‑II members of Executive Councils at all 19 state universities.
Separate Government Orders were issued for each university, while Class‑I ex‑officio members were retained.
New Executive Councils were formed for a three‑year term at several universities, including Andhra University.
The action was announced on Friday in Vijayawada.
The move affects only the nominated and non‑permanent members, not the permanent ex‑officio members.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Terminated Class‑II members of Executive Councils and formed new councils for a three‑year term
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To overhaul university executive governance
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Action
- Termination of Class‑II Executive Council members
- Universities affected
- 19
- New term
- Three years
- Location of announcement
- Vijayawada