Registrar

Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth in Ernakulam, Kerala is inviting applications for the position of Registrar. The Registrar will oversee institutional governance, statutory administration, and compliance, while supporting the Vice Chancellor and the statutory authorities.

The role requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to manage governance documentation effectively. Interested candidates should apply via email by 2 July 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of statutory administration and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage institutional governance and documentation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the custodian of University records and statutory documentation.
• Act as Secretary to governance bodies and coordinate official documentation.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance in governance processes.

Job description

Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV) invites applications for the position of Registrar. As a key statutory officer of the University, the Registrar is responsible for institutional governance, statutory administration, and regulatory compliance, and the custody of University records, while supporting the Vice Chancellor and statutory authorities in the effective functioning of the University. Inspired by the vision of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, CVV integrates Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Contemporary Knowledge Systems (CKS) to deliver transformative education, and seeks a Registrar who will contribute to advancing its mission, values, and institutional excellence.

The Registrar’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the custodian of University records, statutory documentation, and the common seal of the University.
  Act as Secretary to the Executive Council, Academic Council, and other statutory bodies, and coordinate the preparation of notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and related governance documentation.
• Support the Vice Chancellor and statutory authorities in the implementation of University Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, policies, and governance decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, accreditation, and reporting requirements, including liaison with agencies such as UGC, NAAC, NIRF, AISHE, and other relevant bodies.
• Maintain institutional and governance records, ensuring their proper documentation, preservation, digitization, and retrieval.
• Coordinate legal, regulatory, and official correspondence matters on behalf of the University, including authentication of records and documents as authorized under University Statutes.
• Support the effective functioning of the University’s academic and administrative governance processes.
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor or prescribed under applicable regulations and University Statutes.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience, and suitability of the selected candidate, and will be governed by applicable University policies.

Application Process

Interested candidates may submit their application to [e-mail] with the subject line "Application for Registrar – Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth" on or before 2 July 2026.

Application Requirements

Applicants are requested to submit:

• Contact details of at least three professional referees.
• A statement of purpose (not exceeding two pages) outlining the candidate’s suitability for the position and alignment with the vision and values of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth.