Office of the Vice Chancellor — MATS University, Raipur

Prof. (Dr.) Karunesh
Pratap Yadav

B.Tech.CSE,PGDBM,M.Tech.CS.PhD.CSE and Post Doctorate D.Sc. CSE and D.Litt.Mgmt

Vice Chancellor, MATS University, Raipur (Appointed by the Hon'ble Governor of Chhattisgarh.) — Nominee of the Hon'ble President of India and the Hon'ble Governor of Chhattisgarh on multiple statutory academic bodies.

30 Years in Academia 3rd Term as Vice Chancellor NAAC, NBA, AICTE, BCI, NIRF, QS Star Rankings, etc expert Country Head, Yesbud University, Zambia
Prof. (Dr.) K. P. Yadav at a university reception
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Vision for the University

The founding intent behind two terms at the helm of MATS University.

To build a globally recognised centre of research, innovation and entrepreneurship — one that ranks among the finest under NAAC, NIRF, ABET, AACSB and QS Star — while developing the University as an AI & Digital Hub with an interdisciplinary research culture strong enough to draw three to five applicants for every seat.
RANKING

Target top placement across NAAC, NIRF, ABET, AACSB, THE and QS Star accreditation systems.

RESEARCH

An eco-system of research funded by alumni and corpus contributions, kept independent of external interference.

INDUSTRY LINK

Research made useful to industry through a sustained, working academy–industry relationship.

Personally teaching more than 25 international countries

Foreign collaborations, international faculty and a target of 25–30% international enrolment.

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Present Position & Nominations

Statutory and advisory roles held concurrently with the Vice Chancellorship of MATS University.

PRESIDENT'S NOMINEE

Visitor's Nominee, IIIT Tiruchirappalli

Government of India institute — Chairman, Professors' Selection Committee.

PRESIDENT'S NOMINEE

Executive Council Member, Nagaland Central University

Nominated by the Hon'ble President of India as Visitor.

GOVERNOR'S NOMINEE

Board Member, Indira Gandhi Agriculture University

Government institution, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

GOVERNOR'S NOMINEE

Board Member, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture & Forestry

Government university, Durg, Chhattisgarh.

GOVERNOR'S NOMINEE

Executive Council Member, Atal Bihari Bajpai University

Government university, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.

INTERNATIONAL

Country Head (India), Yesbud University

Lusaka, Zambia — role equivalent to Vice Chancellor.

INTERNATIONAL

Advisor, Kingdom Life Christian University

South Carolina, USA — academic and research advisory.

OMBUDSMAN

Sikkim Skill University & Asian International University

Grievance redressal per UGC norms, Sikkim and Manipur.

ADVISORY

Advisor to UPSC, New Delhi

Also empanelled with ASRB / ICAR, BPSC and CGPSC.

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The Academic Journey

Thirty years — from a public-service-commission lecturer to a third-term Vice Chancellor.

1996 – 2008

System/Computer Engineer/ Analyst/Scientific Officer/Researcher/Lecturer

Worked in Govt. of India and UP Govt. at different place.

2008 – 2009

Assistant Professor

Dronacharya College of Engineering, Greater Noida.

2009 – 2010

Professor & Head, CSE/IT

Vivekanand Institute of Technology & Science, Ghaziabad.

2010 – 2016

Director

Acme College of Engineering, Saraswati Institute of Engineering & Technology, Mangalmay Institute and KCC Institute of Technology & Management — Ghaziabad and Greater Noida.

2016 – 2017

Director, Academic & Research

IIMT College of Engineering, Greater Noida.

2017 – 2018

Pro Vice Chancellor

MATS University (Mahaveer Academy of Technology & Science), Raipur.

2018 – 2021

Vice Chancellor (President)

Sangam University, Bhilwara, Rajasthan — obtained UGC 2F recognition and obtained naac accreditation and started several new courses.

2021 – 2025

Vice Chancellor(Appointed by the Hon'ble Governor of Chhattisgarh.)

MATS University, Raipur — NAAC A+ Grade secured; Online and odl courses approval grantee from ugc and stared new other courses.

2025 – present

Vice Chancellor(Appointed by the Hon'ble Governor of Chhattisgarh.)

MATS University, Raipur — appointed by the Hon'ble Governor of Chhattisgarh; SIRO certification and expanded ODL programs underway.

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Scholarly & Institutional Impact

A working register of scholarship, guidance and public trust, in figures.

297
Books Authored
201
Research Papers
55
Conference Papers
21
Patents & Copyrights
23
PhD Scholars Guided
28
Honours & Awards
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Selected Honours & Recognition

Nominated many times by state Govt. for Padma Shri Award and by former CJI and sitting Justice of High Court for Ramon Magsaysay Award.

2021

Vishwa Guru / World Guru Award

Kingdom Life Christian University Inc., South Carolina, USA — for global contribution to research and academics.

2021

Most Influential Vice Chancellor Award

Golden AIM Award, Dynergic Business Solutions, Mumbai.

2022

Excellence in Academic & Research Innovation

ASSOCHAM New Delhi, National Council on Education.

2022

Vice Chancellor of the Year

Universal Mentors Association, 2nd Higher Education Innovation & Technology Summit.

2022

International Elite Academician Award

IEEE Global Conference, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

2024

Noble Laureate Award

Yesbud University, Lusaka, Zambia — for academic excellence and administration.

2024

Excellence in Leadership Award

Institute of Technical & Scientific Research and The Institution of Engineers (India), Rajasthan State.

2025

International Noble Academician Award

International Scientific Laurels — for excellence in academic and administrative leadership.

2025

Vice Chancellor of the Year

London School of Digital Business, UK.

2026

Nominated, Ramon Magsaysay Award

Alongside repeated nomination for the Padma Shri in the field of higher education.