Professor Dr. RN Tripathi, a sociology professor at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyang State University in Chitrakoot. His appointment was made official on Wednesday, with a term length of three years.
About the New Vice Chancellor
Dr. RN Tripathi hails from Budhanepur village in Badlapur tehsil of Jaunpur. Prior to joining BHU in 2015, he served as the head of the sociology department at Tilakdhari Postgraduate College in Jaunpur. He has also been a member of the Higher Education Commission and the Public Service Commission.
University Focus and Responsibilities
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyang State University was established to provide higher education to differently-abled students. The university offers academic programs tailored to the specific needs of these students across various disciplines. As Vice Chancellor, Dr. Tripathi’s responsibilities include improving the academic system, ensuring quality education, and advancing academic activities within the university.
NIRF #6 (2026)Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1916 · 1000 acresView detailsAMUNAAC A+
NIRF #10 (2026)Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920 · 1000 acresView detailsBBAUNAAC A
NIRF #37 (2026)Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1996 · 500 acresView detailsAUNAAC B++
Central UniversityAllahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1887 · 400 acresView detailsRGNAU
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Central UniversityRani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural UniversityJhansi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEAEst. 2014 · 100 acresView detailsSignificance of the Appointment
With extensive academic experience and previous leadership roles, Dr. Tripathi’s appointment aims to strengthen the university’s mission to serve differently-abled students. His tenure is expected to focus on enhancing educational quality and accessibility, contributing to the university’s growth and reputation.


