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The University of Calicut is facing changes in its senate membership due to the recent local body elections. At least five members, elected from the local bodies category, are set to lose their positions as their tenures expire. The senate is also preparing for another meeting to nominate a candidate for the search-cum-selection panel to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor, a process complicated by previous nominees declining the position and a legal challenge to the Chancellor’s committee selection.

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Calicut University Senate Faces Membership Shakeup, Ongoing Search for Vice-Chancellor

Kozhikode, India – December 18, 2025 – The University of Calicut is poised for significant changes within its senate following the conclusion of local body elections. At least five senate members, representing the local bodies category, are expected to lose their seats due to the expiration of their terms in office. The affected members include K.K. Abdul Gafoor (Wayanad), N. Shiyolal (Kozhikode), V.K.M. Shafi (Malappuram), E. Chandrababu (Palakkad), and Aljo P. Antony (Thrissur). Three of the members are affiliated with the CPI(M), while the remaining two belong to the Indian Union Muslim League.

While the outgoing members may remain in their roles for up to three months, university authorities are anticipated to begin the process of electing replacements soon.

In addition to the senate membership turnover, the university continues its search for a new Vice-Chancellor. The senate is scheduled to convene again on Thursday to select its nominee for the search-cum-selection panel. This follows previous attempts to fill the position, with both Dharmaraj Adat and A. Sabu declining the nomination after being chosen at earlier senate meetings.

The selection process has been further complicated by a legal challenge filed by the Kerala government against the Chancellor’s formation of the search-cum-selection committee on October 31. The Kerala High Court has directed the university to obtain consent from any future nominee. The Chancellor’s office has also issued a notification soliciting applications for the Vice-Chancellor position, with a deadline of December 5.

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