Bhubaneswar: Professor Saranjit Singh has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University. The notification for the selection of the Vice-Chancellor was published following due procedure and thorough scrutiny.
In the final stage, Prof. Singh’s name was submitted to the Chancellor of KIIT-DU, Ashok Parija. Considering all aspects, including teaching and administrative experience, the Chancellor appointed Prof. Singh as the Vice-Chancellor of KIIT-DU.
Since its inception, KIIT-DU has had distinguished academicians and scientists as Vice-Chancellors.
Expressing his happiness, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, congratulated Professor Singh and expressed hope that KIIT-DU will achieve greater success under his leadership. Prof. Singh is the 11th VC of KIIT DU.
“I am happy to welcome Dr. Saranjit Singh as the Vice-Chancellor of KIIT, confirmed today as per UGC guidelines. Wishing him a successful tenure. He brings dynamic expertise in administration, academics, corporate and international relations, and industry-institute interface,” Samanta said on his X handle.