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Prof. Ganesh Chandra Wary
Vice Chancellor
Kokrajhar University, Kokrajhar, BTC, Assam
Address

Kokrajhar University, Kokrajhar, BTC, Assam

E-mail

vckokuniversity@gmail.com

In office since

28th July 2025

Qualification

MSC and Ph.D in Physics

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Vice-Chancellor’s Message

It is with great pride and a deep sense of purpose that I welcome you to Kokrajhar University an institution whose roots trace back to 1959, when it began its journey as Kokrajhar Government College, and which now stands transformed into a full-fledged university under the Kokrajhar University Act, 2024. As the first university to emerge from this soil, we carry both the weight of legacy and the promise of a new beginning for the Bodoland Territorial Council and the wider Lower Assam region. Assuming charge as the first Vice-Chancellor of this fledgling institution is a responsibility I hold with humility and resolve. It is my firm belief that a university must be far more than a seat of instruction, it must be a living space for enquiry, innovation, and the nurturing of responsible citizens. At Kokrajhar University, we aspire to build an academic ecosystem where rigour walks hand in hand with inclusion, where every student is equipped not only with knowledge but with the discernment and character to contribute meaningfully to society. True to our motto of Discipline and Excellence, we remain committed to honouring the region’s rich cultural heritage while preparing our students to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world with confidence and purpose. I extend a warm invitation to our students, faculty, and staff to walk this path together, as we lay the foundations of Kokrajhar University as a distinguished centre of learning, research, and holistic growth for generations to come.

Vice-Chancellor’s Profile

Prof. (Dr.) Ganesh Chandra Wary, born on 4thMarch 1964, is a distinguished physicist, academician, and administrator who currently serves as the first Vice-Chancellor of Kokrajhar University, established under the Kokrajhar University Act, 2024.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Prof. Wary has contributed significantly to teaching, research, and academic leadership. He obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physics from Gauhati University, specialising in thin semiconducting films, thermoluminescence properties of natural minerals in material sciences. His scholarly output includes over 75 research papers in reputed journals, several conference proceedings, and two specialised research books published internationally. He has also enriched Bodo-medium education through environmental texts, scientific glossaries, and translations for school curricula.

Prof. Wary began his career as a Lecturer in Physics at Dudhnoi College, Dudhnoi, Goalpara, Assam. Soon he joined the then Cotton College (now Cotton University), Panbazar, Guwahati, Assam and rose to become Professor of Physics at Cotton University, where he also served as Head of Department, Dean of Physical Sciences, Dean of Research & Development, and Pro Vice-Chancellor. He also served as the Academic Registrar of Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam (19/03/2014 – 28/02/2017), gaining wide experience in academic governance and institutional building.

His academic reputation is reflected in his active involvement with professional bodies such as the Thermophysical Society of India (TPSI)—where he has served as Vice-President and General Secretary—the Physics Academy of North-East (PANE), and the Asian Thermophysical Properties Conference (ATPC), where he is a member of the International Scientific and Organizing Committees. He has represented India in academic forums across China, Japan, and other international platforms

At Kokrajhar University, Prof. Wary envisions an inclusive and transformative centre of higher education, committed to the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, fostering multidisciplinary learning, research innovation, and community engagement. His mission is to empower students, particularly from tribal and marginalised communities, and to build a university that is globally competitive while rooted in regional aspirations.

Prof. (Dr.) Ganesh Chandra Wary stands as an inspiring academic leader-shaping Kokrajhar University into a vibrant institution that blends knowledge, culture, and social responsibility.

Vice-Chancellor’s Office

Mr. Bibash Brahma Designation: Personal Secretary Phone No: 9707088352