Dayananda Sagar University Vice Chancellor Recruitment 2026 – Leadership Opportunity
Dayananda Sagar University Vice Chancellor Recruitment 2026. Check the ideal candidate profile, leadership requirements, application process, email addresses and Bengaluru campus address.
Posted Date: 30-09-2026
Organization: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU)
Recruitment 2026
Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) is inviting applications for the position of Vice Chancellor. The university is seeking an experienced academic and research leader with a distinguished record in engineering or a related field.
The position offers an opportunity to lead the university’s academic and research activities and support its future-focused initiatives.
About Dayananda Sagar University
According to the supplied recruitment advertisement, Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) was established under Karnataka Act No. 20 of 2013 and is part of the Dayananda Sagar Institutions (DSI), which has a student strength of about 43,000.
The advertisement states that DSU has nine schools covering areas including:
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Commerce & Management
- Basic & Applied Sciences
- Computer Applications
- Law
- Design & Digital Transmedia
- Arts and Humanities
The university states that it offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes and focuses on areas including entrepreneurship, innovation and incubation.
Vice Chancellor Vacancy
Position
The university describes the role as a leadership opportunity for an experienced academician and researcher.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The advertisement specifies the following preferred profile:
- Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field with a distinguished academic and research record.
- Proven experience in academic leadership, preferably as a Dean, Director or Vice Chancellor.
- Strong industry and research collaborations, with a focus on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Data Science, Cyber Security and Sustainability.
- Commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and global partnerships.
- Candidates are expected to have been academic leaders in top-class institutions, including institutions such as NAAC A+ / A++ rated institutions, as stated in the advertisement.
- The advertisement also refers to experience/accreditation involving NBA, National Board of Accreditation, and QS Rankings / NIRF & QS Rankings.
Leadership Opportunity
The advertisement states that this is an opportunity to lead DSU into its next phase of growth, with a focus on emerging areas including:
- AI Maker Labs
- Quantum Computing
- Data Science
- Next-Generation Technologies
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV along with a recent photograph within 10 days to the following email addresses:
Email: registrar@dsu.edu.in
Email: vc-ceo@dayanandasagar.edu
Candidates should include their detailed academic and professional profile in the CV.
Application Deadline
The advertisement states:
“Interested candidates may send their CV with recent photograph within 10 days to”
The image does not provide a specific calendar date for the closing deadline, so the exact last date cannot be determined from the supplied advertisement alone.
Address
DSU Main Campus
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli,
Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District – 562111
Karnataka, India
Website: www.dsu.edu.in
