Archive · 10 Aug 2026
MGM University Vice-Chancellor Vilas Sapkal Conferred Honorary Colonel Commandant Rank
A very important teacher at a university got a special new title.
The teacher's name is Professor Vilas Sapkal, and he is the head of MGM University.
The National Cadet Corps, a group that trains young students in discipline and patriotism, gave him this honor.
It is called the honorary rank of Colonel Commandant.
The special ceremony happened on a Sunday at MGM University's auditorium.
Many important people came, including army officers and the university's leaders.
Only three university heads in Maharashtra got this honor this year, so it is a big deal.
The professor said he is very happy, grateful, and proud.
His new title means he will guide the NCC students at his university.
The NCC teaches students discipline, leadership, and love for their country.
Prof. Dr Vilas Sapkal, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM) University, was conferred the honorary rank of Colonel Commandant by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) under the Union Ministry of Defence.
The ceremony was held on Sunday at the Rukmini Auditorium of MGM University in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Only three vice-chancellors in Maharashtra have been conferred the honorary rank of colonel commandant this year.
NCC Director General Lieutenant General Virendra Vats and Additional Director General Major General Vivek Tyagi recommended the conferment.
On the occasion, NCC cadet Elsa Mukherjee was felicitated for securing second prize in a national-level cybersecurity competition at Rashtriya Raksha University.
- Who
- Prof. Dr Vilas Sapkal, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM) University
- What
- Was conferred the honorary rank of Colonel Commandant by the National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Rukmini Auditorium, MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
- Why
- The honor recognizes his leadership and role in guiding NCC training and activities, promoting discipline, dedication, and a sense of responsibility among cadets at the university.
- Honorary Rank
- Colonel Commandant
- Conferred By
- National Cadet Corps (NCC), Union Ministry of Defence
- Recipient
- Prof. Dr Vilas Sapkal, Vice-Chancellor, MGM University
- Venue
- Rukmini Auditorium, MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- NCC Cadets in India
- Around 18 lakh across 17 directorates
- NCC Cadets in Maharashtra
- More than one lakh
- NCC Motto
- Unity and Discipline
- Vice-Chancellors Honored in Maharashtra This Year
- Three