Archive · 31 Jul 2026
AP Govt Dissolves Governing Bodies of 18 Universities
The state of Andhra Pradesh in India decided to change how its universities are run.
It ended the governing groups of 18 universities and took out all the people who were chosen by the previous government.
The people who automatically sit on these groups because of their jobs stay on.
New groups were set up for three universities, and the rest will get new members soon.
The state said this will help universities have better leaders.
Andhra Pradesh government dissolved executive councils of 18 universities.
All nominated members under Clause‑2 were removed; ex‑officio members remain.
New councils were appointed for Andhra University, Nagarjuna University, and Padmavati University; others pending.
The move aims to strengthen leadership capabilities in higher education.
Higher Education Council Chairman Madhusudhana Reddy announced the decision.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and Higher Education Council Chairman Madhusudhana Reddy
- What
- Dissolved executive councils of 18 universities and removed nominated members
- When
- Thursday, 2023
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To strengthen leadership capabilities and bring fresh administrative oversight
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Number of universities affected
- 18
- Action
- Dissolved executive councils
- Members removed
- All nominated members under Clause-2
- New councils appointed for
- Andhra University, Nagarjuna University, Padmavati University