Former Bangalore University Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.R. Shetty passes away

A file photo of PRof. N.R. Shetty. | Photo Credit: Gurpreet Kaur

Prof. N.R. Shetty, educationist and former Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University, passed away early on Thursday (November 12, 2026) at his native place, Karkala. He was widely respected for his extensive experience and contributions to the field of higher education.

Prof. Shetty served as the Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University for two consecutive terms from 1993 to 1999. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to the academic and administrative development of the University.

He held a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, an M.Sc. in Opto-Electronics from the University of Essex, England, and a B.Sc. in Physics and Electronics from the University of Madras.

From 1988 to 1993, he served as the Principal of Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC), Surathkal. Between 2000 and 2003, he served as the Member Secretary and Chief Executive of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi.

He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, and was associated with Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) as an advisor.

Throughout his distinguished career, Prof. Shetty held several key positions in the fields of education, research, technical education and university administration.

Bangalore University paid its heartfelt tributes to the departed educationist and expressed its deep condolences on his demise.

Published - November 12, 2026 04:34 pm IST