KATHMANDU: The government has appointed Prof. Bhola Thapa as the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Kathmandu University (KU).

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has appointed Prof. Thapa as the Vice Chancellor of the University on the recommendation of the Ministry of Education.

Prof. Thapa has served as the former Registrar of the University and former Dean of the School of Engineering.

The Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Selection Committee formed under the coordination of Education Minister Krishna Gopal Shrestha had recommended the names of three candidates including Prof. Thapa on Monday.