Srinagar: Professor Irshad Ahmad Nawchoo, Dean of Kashmir University’s School of Biological Sciences Thursday took charge of the varsity’s Controller of Examinations.
An order issued by Assistant Registrar Administration (Teaching Wing) read that Prof Nawchoo shall function as in-charge Controller of Examinations, in addition to his own duties, till the appointment of the Controller of Examinations is made. He replaced Dr Mohammad Yousuf Bhat who attained superannuation.
Prof Nawchoo, having teaching experience of two decades, has served the university in various capacities previously, including Director Admissions and Competitive Examinations, Head Department of Botany and Director Centre for Biodiversity and Plant Taxonomy. Presently, he also holds the charge of Coordinator J&K SET, Secretary J&K Academy of Sciences and Supervisor CSIR UGC-NET.