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Som Nath Sachdeva | |
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| Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University | |
| Assumed office 10 November 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Residence(s) | Kurukshetra, Haryana, India |
| Alma mater | Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra (B.Sc. Civil Engg.); Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (M.E. Highways); Kurukshetra University (Ph.D.) |
| Profession | Professor (Civil engineering) |
| Website | https://kuk.ac.in/vice_chancellor-2/ |
Som Nath Sachdeva is an Indian academic administrator and professor (civil engineer). He has been serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, Haryana, since November 2020.[1][2] His term was extended for another three years.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Sachdeva studied B.Sc. civil engineering at the Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra (now National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra). He earned a Master of Engineering in Highways from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, in 1987, and later obtained a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Kurukshetra University.[5]
Academic career
[edit]Sachdeva began his teaching career at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, before joining the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (formerly Regional Engineering College). Over more than three decades, he worked in the Department of Civil Engineering, where he also served as Head of Department, and supervised postgraduate and doctoral students. [5][6]
He has authored publications in transportation engineering, pavement design, and road safety. His research interests include transportation engineering, pavement design, and road safety [7]
According to his academic profiles, Sachdeva has authored more than 100 publications and supervised a significant number of M.Tech. and Ph.D. scholars.[8]
Administrative roles
[edit]At NIT Kurukshetra, Sachdeva held positions including chief warden, grievance cell director, and professor in charge of examinations. He was also associated with the National Cadet Corps.[5]
He has been a member of committees of the Indian Roads Congress, the National Board of Accreditation, and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.[5]
Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University
[edit]In November 2020, Sachdeva was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University.[1][2] His term was extended for three years in September 2023.[3][4]
During his tenure, the university received an A++ grade from NAAC in 2024, the first state university in Haryana to achieve this grade.[9] The Tribune reported that the university filed more than 65 patents, expanded online programmes, set up incubation centres, and launched new degree programmes aligned with the National Education Policy 2020.[10][11][12]
He has also held additional charge as Vice-Chancellor of Ch. Ranbir Singh University, Jind,[13] and Shri Krishna Ayush University, Kurukshetra.[14][15]
In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, Kurukshetra University was ranked 35th among Indian universities, improving from 41st in 2024.[16] [17] [18]
Recognition
[edit]- Best paper gold medal from the Journal of the Indian Roads Congress.[5]
- Outstanding Vice-Chancellor of India Award (2025), conferred by the Indian Education Network.[19]
- Champion of Education Award (2024), presented in New Delhi for contributions to entrepreneurship and skill development.[20]
- Environment Champion Award (Wildlife Warriors category), received by Kurukshetra University in 2025.[21]
Personal life
[edit]Sachdeva is married to Dr. Mamta Sachdeva, an educationist and social worker. The couple has two sons.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Prof SN Sachdeva of NIT Kurukshetra appointed as new VC of Kurukshetra University". The Times of India. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ a b "प्रोफेसर सोमनाथ सचदेवा केयू के नये वीसी". Amar Ujala. 9 November 2020.
- ^ a b "3-yr extension for Kurukshetra University VC Prof Som Nath Sachdeva". The Tribune. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ a b "प्रो. सोमनाथ सचदेवा तीन साल और बने रहेंगे कुरुक्षेत्र विश्वविद्यालय के कुलपति". Amar Ujala. 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Brief Profile of Prof Som Nath Sachdeva". Kurukshetra University. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Prof. Som Nath (NIT Kurukshetra author page)". National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Somnath Sachdeva — Google Scholar profile". Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Som Nath SACHDEVA — ResearchGate profile". Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Kurukshetra University gets NAAC 'A++' grade". The Tribune. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Kurukshetra University's vision for higher education". The Tribune. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Kurukshetra University to implement NEP from current session". The Tribune. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "कुलपति के एक साल के कार्यकाल में जुड़ी कई उपलब्धियां". Jagran. 9 November 2021.
- ^ "केयूके के वीसी को मिला सीआरएसयू के कुलपति का अतिरिक्त कार्यभार". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 5 December 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "केयू के कुलपति प्रो. सोमनाथ सचदेवा ने संभाला श्रीकृष्णा आयुष विश्वविद्यालय का अतिरिक्त कार्यभार". Amar Ujala. 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Kurukshetra University VC gets addl charge of Shri Krishna AYUSH University". The Tribune. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "National ranking list: No institution in top 100 in overall category". The Tribune. 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Kurukshetra, Rohtak varsities excel in national ranking". The Tribune. 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "कुरुक्षेत्र विश्वविद्यालय की एनआईआरएफ रैंकिंग से बढ़ा हरियाणा का मान". Amar Ujala. 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Kurukshetra varsity VC honoured with Outstanding Vice-Chancellor of India Award". The Tribune. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "Kurukshetra varsity V-C gets award for contribution to skill development". The Tribune. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ "Kurukshetra University gets Environment Champion Award". The Tribune. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.