Registrar
Dr. Prasad Mahadeo Karande
Dr. Prasad Mahadeo Karande
Registrar, University of Mumbai
Contact
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Office: Registrar’s Office, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400 032
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Email: registrar@fort.mu.ac.in
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Fax: +91 (22) 2263 4461
Appointment & Background
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Dr. Karande was appointed full-time Registrar of the University of Mumbai in August 2024, after the post remained vacant (or held by acting/in-charge persons) for nearly two years.
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Before that, he served as Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation (BoEE) at Mumbai University, until March 2024.
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He is an Associate Professor at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai.
Key Contributions
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While Director of BoEE, he oversaw examination processes for over three lakh (300,000+) students across ~450 courses.
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He introduced and worked on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in examination and evaluation systems at MU.
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Some major reforms under his acting charge included:
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Moving from full online exams (due to COVID-19) back to in-person exams, restoring “normalcy” in exam conduct.
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Implementing new systems for question paper delivery, seat allocation, on-screen marking, etc.
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Introduction of QR / barcode systems, improvements in the OSM (Online/Screens-based/On-screen Marking) system, streamlining result processing & revaluations etc.
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Profile Summary
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Dr. Prasad Mahadeo Karande |
| Current Role | Registrar, University of Mumbai (Full-time) |
| Previous Roles | Director, BoEE (Board of Exams & Evaluation), Associate Professor at VJTI |
| Major Focus Areas | Exam reforms; Technology / AI in evaluation; process streamlining; restoring exam system post-COVID |