In a major development, the National Students Union of India has written to Gujarat Governor over the appointment process of vice-chancellors (VC) in universities across the state. The letter has been written based on a response from University Grants Commission (UGC) on appointment of VC's in universities. Amit Parekh, general secretary, Gujarat NSUI had filed an RTI seeking appointment process of VC's.
Parekh said, "In my RTI, I sought details whether appointment of the VC is done as per UGC norms or state government norms and the requirements for VC. To which, UGC replied that the appointment is done as per UGC norms and the person should serve as a professor for ten years."