This role will be responsible for providing overall academic and institutional leadership to strengthen the University's quality, reputation, and long-term growth. The position will focus on strategic direction, academic governance, research advancement, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the institution's competitiveness at national and international levels. Key Responsibilities Provide overall academic and institutional leadership to ensure governance effectiveness, academic integrity, and regulatory compliance. Define and execute the University's long-term strategic plan aligned with academic excellence, research growth, and societal impact. Lead accreditation, quality assurance, and ranking initiatives including NAAC A+, NBA, NIRF Top 100, QS, THE, and Impact Rankings. Strengthen academic governance, curriculum design, and interdisciplinary programs in alignment with NEP 2020. Oversee internal quality assurance systems, outcome-based education, academic audits, and continuous acc...