Historic Leadership Milestone: First Lady Principal (In-Charge) of St. Xavier’s College

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Aug 27, 2025
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Updated: Aug 31, 2025

Welcoming New Leadership at St. Xavier’s College

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, is pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Karuna Gokarn has taken charge as Principal (I/C) on the 1st of June 2025.

A senior faculty member of the Department of Microbiology, Dr. Gokarn, becomes the first woman to lead the college in its distinguished history, dating back to 1869.

She served as the Vice Principal (Academics) and Director of IQAC for the past few years. Additionally, she spearheaded the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the college in her capacity as NEP nodal officer.

We congratulate Dr. Gokarn on this milestone and look forward to her leadership as the college continues its journey of academic innovation and institutional growth.

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Historic Leadership Milestone: First Lady Principal (In-Charge) of St. Xavier’s College

Welcoming New Leadership at St. Xavier’s College

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, is pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Karuna Gokarn has taken charge as Principal (I/C) on the 1st of June 2025.

A senior faculty member of the Department of Microbiology, Dr. Gokarn, becomes the first woman to lead the college in its distinguished history, dating back to 1869.

She served as the Vice Principal (Academics) and Director of IQAC for the past few years. Additionally, she spearheaded the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the college in her capacity as NEP nodal officer.

We congratulate Dr. Gokarn on this milestone and look forward to her leadership as the college continues its journey of academic innovation and institutional growth.

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