Former NTA director general Vineet Joshi takes charge as secretary of higher education

NEW DELHI: Vineet Joshi assumed charge as the secretary of the Department of Higher Education at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi today, January 16, 2025. Before this appointment, Vineet Joshi served as the chief secretary of Manipur.

As per the official press release, following his assumption of office, Joshi interacted with senior officials of the Ministry. Vineet Joshi holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT).

Vineet Joshi, a 1992 Manipur cadre IAS officer has also held several positions in the education sector, including Director-General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Education, among others.

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During his tenure as chairman of the CBSE, he introduced the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system, the open text-based assessment that aimed to improve the education system.

Upon assuming this position, IIT Kanpur, Joshi's alma mater, acknowledged his achievement on its official website. “His new position highlights the continued success of IIT Kanpur alumni, who have made significant contributions to various sectors, including public service, industry, and academia. His story serves as an inspiration to current students at IIT Kanpur, proving that an IIT education is a powerful foundation for leadership and excellence,” the institute posted.