Naima Khatoon Appointed as AMU's First Female Vice Chancellor in a Century
Naima Khatoon's historic appointment follows approval from President Droupadi Murmu and the Election Commission of India.
- Naima Khatoon becomes the first woman to serve as Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University in over 100 years.
- Her appointment required approvals due to the Model Code of Conduct in effect during the election period.
- Khatoon has a distinguished academic and administrative career at AMU, including roles as professor and principal of Women's College.
- She has also contributed significantly to the fields of psychology and educational administration through her research and publications.
- The appointment marks a significant milestone in AMU's history, reflecting progress in gender representation in academic leadership.