Let us know here who IAS Vineet Joshi is.
Born
November 2, 1968, in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad)
Education
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur
MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi
Career Highlights
Early Career: Began as an IAS officer in Manipur’s Youth Affairs and Sports Department.
Key Roles in Central Government
Private Secretary in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (1999)
Private Secretary in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (2000-2001)
Chairman of CBSE (2010 & Reappointed in 2022):
Introduced the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system to reform student assessments.
Director-General, National Testing Agency (NTA) (2019-2020):
Oversaw major national exams like NEET, JEE Main, and UGC-NET.
Chief Secretary of Manipur (May 2023 – December 2024):
Played a crucial role in stabilizing the state during a period of unrest.
Current Roles
Secretary, Department of Higher Education (since January 16, 2025)
Additional Charge as UGC Chairperson (from April 11, 2025)
Mr. Joshi’s deep expertise in education policy and administration makes him a key figure in shaping India’s higher education reforms. His leadership is expected to strengthen the UGC’s role in enhancing academic standards and governance.
