Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Prof. Uma Kanjilal Named First Woman IGNOU Vice Chancellor
Imagine a big school that teaches people from far away using computers and books – that's IGNOU.
Now, IGNOU has a new boss, called a Vice Chancellor, and it's a woman named Prof. Uma Kanjilal.
She's the first woman to ever be the boss there.
She's been helping the school since July and knows a lot about teaching with computers because she's been working in open learning for a long time.
She's really good at using computers and new tech to help students learn, plus she helps run some programs that help people learn using computers.
Prof. Uma Kanjilal has been appointed as the first woman Vice Chancellor of IGNOU.
She has been the acting vice chancellor since July 25, 2024.
Prof. Kanjilal has over 36 years of experience in Open and Distance Learning.
She is known for her work in digital education and academic leadership.
Prof. Kanjilal is currently the National Coordinator for SWAYAM and SWAYAM PRABHA.
- Who
- Prof. Uma Kanjilal.
- What
- Appointment of Prof. Uma Kanjilal as Vice Chancellor of IGNOU.
- When
- Appointment happened recently; she has been the acting Vice Chancellor since July 25, 2024.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
- Why
- To lead IGNOU and oversee its academic and administrative functions.
- Name
- Prof. Uma Kanjilal
- New Position
- Vice Chancellor, IGNOU
- First Woman VC
- Yes
- Acting VC Since
- July 25, 2024
- Experience
- 36+ years in ODL
- Specialty
- Digital education
- Current Role
- National Coordinator for SWAYAM and SWAYAM PRABHA