SRINAGAR: Former Registrar, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Prof Naseer Iqbal, Wednesday formally assumed the charge as Registrar, Kashmir University succeeding KU’s former Registrar, Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir, who served the varsity since 2019.
A professor of Physics at Kashmir University, Prof Naseer previously served as Director North Campus, KU and Chief Proctor, KU and is a visiting professor at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune, an official statement read.
His appointment comes in the backdrop of a government order issued Monday in which the Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, appointed Prof Naseer Iqbal as Registrar, KU; Dr Fayaz Ahmad Loan as Librarian, Allama Iqbal Library, KU; Dr Sheikh Ghulam Mohammad as Director, North Campus, KU and Dr Mandeep Singh as Director, Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, KU.
While acknowledging and appreciating the meticulous contributions of the predecessor, Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir, who played a commendable role in the overall development of the institution, KU Vice Chancellor, Prof Nilofer Khan, expressed her optimism about Prof Naseer’s appointment and hoped that he will deliver with same zeal and dedication, the statement read.
Prof Khan also welcomed and congratulated the new appointees – Librarian, Allama Iqbal Library, KU, Dr Fayaz Ahmad Loan; Director, North Campus, KU, Dr Sheikh Ghulam Mohammad and Director, Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, KU, Dr Mandeep Singh.
“These new additions to the university administration brings in new hope for I believe people entrusted with these new roles and responsibilities will shine through and take our university to new heights,” Prof Khan reiterated.
Thanking Prof Nilofer Khan for her unwavering support, former Registrar, Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir, expressed his gratitude to the whole university for entrusting him with the key administrative role he served thus far.
He congratulated Prof Naseer on assuming the new charge and said: “I am confident that Prof Naseer Iqbal will carry forward the legacy of excellence in university administration and contribute significantly to its academic vibrancy.”
The university community thanked the outgoing registrar for his contributions made towards improving the quality of academic and administrative affairs, the statement read.
Later, Prof Naseer Iqbal had an interaction with the university functionaries and staff who shared his thoughts about this new role and the responsibilities to be shouldered during his tenure.
“I am honoured to take on this role at Kashmir University, and I am committed to strive for a conducive academic environment. Together with the dedicated team at KU, I look forward to contributing to the advancement of education and research,” the statement read.
The university community eagerly anticipates a fruitful and collaborative tenure under Prof Naseer Iqbal’s leadership, as he brings his expertise to further elevate KU’s academic standing and administrative efficiency, the statement further read.

KR Desk