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H.R. Mahadevaswamy takes charge as GM University vice-chancellor
H.R. Mahadevaswamy has taken charge as vice-chancellor of GM University at a ceremony on its campus in Davangere.
He succeeds outgoing vice-chancellor S.R. Shankapal, who was recognised for his service to the institution.
The university’s chancellor welcomed Mahadevaswamy, while university representatives expressed hope that it would continue to grow under his leadership.
Mahadevaswamy holds degrees in electronics and communication, industrial electronics, and a Ph.D.
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His previous roles include vice-chancellor of JSS University in Noida, a post he held from 2024, as well as academic and technology-sector positions.
The university has announced no specific plans for his tenure, so his leadership at GM University is the next development to follow.
H.R. Mahadevaswamy took charge as vice-chancellor of GM University at a ceremony on its campus in Davangere.
He succeeded S.R. Shankapal, who was recognised for his service to the institution.
Chancellor G.M. Lingaraju welcomed Mahadevaswamy and felicitated Shankapal.
Mahadevaswamy previously served as vice-chancellor of JSS University, Noida, from 2024.
He holds degrees in electronics and communication, industrial electronics, and a Ph.D. in fractal and wavelet image compression.
- Who
- H.R. Mahadevaswamy took charge, succeeding S.R. Shankapal.
- What
- He became vice-chancellor of GM University.
- When
- The ceremony was held recently, according to the article published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- GM University’s campus in Davangere.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Mahadevaswamy began serving as vice-chancellor of JSS University, Noida.
Mahadevaswamy took charge from Shankapal at a ceremony on GM University’s campus in Davangere.
- Incoming vice-chancellor
- H.R. Mahadevaswamy
- Outgoing vice-chancellor
- S.R. Shankapal
- University
- GM University, Davangere
- Previous vice-chancellor post
- JSS University, Noida, from 2024
- Ceremony location
- GM University campus, Davangere