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Composition of governing bodies in Calicut varsity to change
The report outlines anticipated shifts in the University of Calicut's governing bodies as a new state government takes office. It notes current compositions of the senate and syndicate and projects potential changes, including increases for the UDF and rearrangements among CPI(M) and BJP members, along with a registrar transition on May 8.
Why It Matters
These changes could influence control over university decisions and appointments, affecting governance and policy directions at the University of Calicut.
Timeline
2 Events
Article reports potential changes in senate and syndicate compositions with a new state government
May 12, 2026
The article states that the University of Calicut senate currently has 75 members out of a possible 111, with 39 CPI(M), 27 UDF, 8 BJP, and 1 Independent. It projects that if the UDF comes to power, its senate strength could rise to 41, the CPI(M) could fall to 20 (including six Left Front-nominated), eight government officials may align with the UDF, and another education adviser could depart. Six MLAs are senate members, with three CPI(M) MLAs expected to lose posts; I.C. Balakrishnan (UDF) and P.P. Sumod (LDF) are reported to be re-elected and will remain in the senate. The BJP bloc is unlikely to change, as those members were Governor-nominated. In the Syndicate, 23 members currently (including the Vice-Chancellor) with 12 elected: seven CPI(M), four UDF, and one BJP; six government-nominated members will not retain posts, four government officials may align with the UDF, and the student representative post is currently vacant, with the UDF hopeful to win it if elections are held. The report also notes potential new appointments such as pro Vice-Chancellor and Controller of Examinations, and mentions that Registrar changes occurred on May 8 with C.D. Sebastian taking over.
Registrar Denoj Sebastian demits office; C.D. Sebastian appointed as replacement
May 8, 2026
Registrar Denoj Sebastian demitted office on May 8, 2026. C.D. Sebastian, Professor, Department of Zoology, replaced him as Registrar.