Prof. Arvind Kumar Bansal Appointed New VC of Punjab Technical University
Ravi Jakhu
Chandigarh, August 23, 2026: Professor Arvind Kumar Bansal has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), Jalandhar, by the Governor of Punjab and Chancellor of the university. An official notification to this effect has been issued by Vivek Pratap Singh, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor.
Prof. Arvind Kumar Bansal has been appointed for a period of three years from the date he assumes charge of the office.
The appointment has been made under Section 10(1) of the Punjab Technical University Act, 1996, exercising the powers vested in the Chancellor under the Act.
The notification further states that a separate notification regarding the terms and conditions of service of the newly appointed Vice Chancellor will be issued separately.
With this appointment, Prof. Bansal will take charge of the university’s top academic and administrative position for the next three years.