Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Delhi Sports University Begins Search for New Vice-Chancellor
Delhi Sports University is looking for a new leader.
The leader is called the Vice-Chancellor.
Karnam Malleswari was the university’s first Vice-Chancellor.
She got the job nearly five years ago.
Malleswari also won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
People can apply for the new position until October 16.
The new Vice-Chancellor will normally serve for five years.
They may be chosen for one more term if the conditions are met.
Delhi has begun the process of appointing a new Vice-Chancellor for Delhi Sports University.
Karnam Malleswari was appointed the university’s first Vice-Chancellor nearly five years ago.
Malleswari won a weightlifting bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Applications for the post have been invited by the Directorate of Higher Education.
The successful candidate will serve five years and may be reappointed for one additional term.
- Who
- The Directorate of Higher Education is inviting applications for the next Vice-Chancellor of Delhi Sports University; Karnam Malleswari was the first Vice-Chancellor.
- What
- The government has started the process of appointing the university’s next head.
- When
- The process began nearly five years after Malleswari’s appointment, and applications are due by October 16.
- Where
- Delhi Sports University in Delhi.
- Why
- To appoint a new Vice-Chancellor for the university.
- University
- Delhi Sports University
- First Vice-Chancellor
- Karnam Malleswari
- Application deadline
- October 16
- Term length
- Five years
- Possible reappointment
- One additional term, subject to conditions
- Eligibility
- A distinguished sports scholar, internationally eminent sportsperson or coach, or a professor at a reputed sports institution or academy with at least 10 years of experience
- Malleswari’s Olympic achievement
- Bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics