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Updated - November 03, 2026 04:24 pm IST - HYDERABDAD
Noted academician and former Vice-Chancellor of Kakatiya University (KU), Chandrakant Kishanrao Kokate
Noted academician and former Vice-Chancellor of Kakatiya University (KU), Warangal, Chandrakant Kishanrao Kokate, popularly known as C.K. Kokate, passed away in Pune, Maharashtra, on Tuesday (November 2, 2026) night. He was widely recognised for his contributions to higher education, pharmaceutical sciences and research.
Kokate served as Vice-Chancellor of Kakatiya University from 2001 to 2004 and subsequently headed KLE University in Belagavi, Karnataka. He also served as President of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and held several key academic and administrative positions during his career.
During his tenure at Kakatiya University, he contributed to strengthening academic programmes and promoting research activities. His contributions to pharmaceutical education and the development of professional standards in the sector earned him recognition in academic circles.
Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor K. Pratap Reddy and Registrar V. Ramchandram expressed grief over his demise. Describing his death as a significant loss to the academic and research communities, they recalled his services to the university and the pharmaceutical sector. They conveyed their condolences to the bereaved family members.
Published - November 03, 2026 03:42 pm IST
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