<p><strong>Nature of Work&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Provided strategic leadership and overall governance of the institution, with responsibility for academic excellence, institutional growth and regulatory compliance. Led the planning, design and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and executive education programmes aligned with national policies such as NEP 2020 and global acccreditation frameworks.</p>
<p>Spearheaded institutional accreditation across international and national bodies, ensured quality assurance systems and drove continuous academic improvement. Managed financial planning, budgeting and resource optimisation while strengthening industry partnerships to enhance employability, research and consultancy outcomes.</p>
<p>Led faculty development, research initiatives and stakeholder engagement, while representing the institution at national and international forums. Played a key role in building an industry-integrated academic ecosystem in the built environment domain covering construction, infrastructure and real estate.</p>
<p><strong>Reason for Leaving</strong></p>
<p>Having successfully led and contributed to the growth and global positioning of RICS School of Built Environment, I now seek to take on a larger leadership responsibility at the university level.</p>
<p>The role of Vice-Chancellor offers an opportunity to drive institution-wide transformation, integrate academic excellence with industry relevance and shape long term startegic direction. My experience across international academic systems, accreditation frameworks and industry linked education positions me well to contribute at this level.</p>
<p>I am particularly drawn to NICMAR University due to its sectoral leadership in the built environment and its potential to emerge as a global centre of execellence in construction, infrastruture and real estate education.</p>