PATNA, May 28 -- In a sudden development, the Bihar Governor's Secretariat has cancelled the advertisements inviting applications for the appointment of vice-chancellors in four state universities. The notifications in this regard have been issued.

The decision to cancel the advertisements issued in May June and December, 2025 was taken after the meeting of chief minister Samrat Choudhary with Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, who is also the chancellor of state universities, on May 25 at the Lok Bhawan to discuss higher education issues.

A senior official of the Lok Bhawan said that while the reasons behind the cancellation was not known, as it was between the CM and Governor, the advertisements would be issued afresh with fresh...