Vice Chancellor
Leadership committed to academic excellence, innovation and student-centred learning.
Dr Rajesh Pathak
Vice Chancellor, Metro University
Dr Rajesh Pathak serves as the Vice Chancellor of Metro University, bringing academic leadership, institutional experience and a student-focused vision to the University’s founding journey. His leadership emphasises excellence in teaching and research, technology-enabled learning, multidisciplinary education and career-oriented academic development.
Message from the Vice Chancellor
Situated in the heart of NCR’s educational hub, Metro University is committed to fostering excellence in teaching, research and professional education. The University is being developed as a multidisciplinary learning environment where students can pursue undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across future-focused academic domains.
At Metro University, we believe that modern education must evolve with changing technological, professional and societal needs. Our academic approach moves beyond traditional classroom-bound and teacher-centric methods. We aim to create a more holistic, student-centred and technology-enabled learning experience that encourages curiosity, critical thinking and practical application.
The University’s academic philosophy is built around four important pillars: active learning, learning beyond the classroom, education for professional readiness and career skills development. Through interactive teaching, experiential learning, mentoring, projects and industry exposure, we aim to prepare students for meaningful academic and professional journeys.
Beginning with the academic session 2026–27, Metro University will align its undergraduate framework with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020. This approach supports holistic and multidisciplinary education while encouraging flexibility, creativity, ethical development and lifelong learning.
Our goal is to create an academic environment where students are empowered to explore ideas, build capabilities and prepare themselves for the future. I welcome students, parents, faculty members and partners to the Metro University family. I am confident that your association with this University will be a meaningful and enriching experience.
Committed to Academic Excellence, Innovation, and Nation Building.
Dr Rajesh Pathak
Vice Chancellor | Metro University