Former Bangalore University V-C N.R. Shetty passes away

Bengaluru 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 PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, an MSc in Opto-Electronics from the University of Essex, England, and a BSc 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.