Dr. Jaywant Shelar is the Vice Chancellor of ITM Skills University and a seasoned higher education leader with over three decades of experience in academics, operations, and institutional governance. Holding an MBA and a Ph.D. in Management, he has played a pivotal role in establishing more than 12 institutions under the ITM Group across disciplines including management, engineering, law, hospitality, nursing, and architecture. Renowned for his expertise in academic administration and compliance, Dr. Shelar is committed to fostering industry-aligned, skill-based education that prepares students to become agile and future-ready leaders. His vision is to strengthen educational institutions across India by promoting innovation, excellence, and a learner-centric approach to higher education.