PATNA, July 12 -- Bihar Lok Bhavan has revised eligibility criteria for the appointment of vice-chancellors (VCs) and pro-vice-chancellors (Pro-VCs) in state universities and also extended the deadline for accepting applications. The changes are expected to open the door for a broader range of experienced academics who might have been sidelined under the earlier norms.

According to a press note issued by Lok Bhawan on Sunday, the experience clause in the rules for appointment of the VCs and Pro-VCs has been revised in accordance with the Universities Grants Commission (UGC) norms, replacing the old provision. "Instead of earlier practice of counting experience from the date of the official notification, granting professorship, it will no...