PATNA, Sept. 15 -- Bihar Lok Bhavan has constituted search committees for the appointment of vice chancellors in Bihar's 10 state universities, which have drawn a large number of applicants from across the country. These candidates will face search committees after their credentials are screened and they are shortlisted.

Dipak Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor, said that the number of applicants was large and could range from 600 to 800 for each university.

"The search committee will soon hold an online meeting to work out the modalities for screening applicants. The Chancellor's nominee or UGC nominee - from outside the state -- have been informed and will arrive once it is time to interact with the shortlisted ca...