India, July 3 -- Five Patna University colleges, except BN College, on Wednesday got new principals from the panel of names recommended by the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) through a draw of lots, as suggested by the Raj Bhawan.

PU VC Ajay Kumar Singh said that as per the Raj Bhawan guidelines, the new incumbents have to join within a maximum of three months.

For the first time, of the five principals in PU colleges, there will be two women and three from outside the university

Dr Alka, a teacher of home science from BRA Bihar University, has been been appointed principal of Patna Science College. She will be the first woman to be appointed principal of the college, which will complete 100 years in 1927.

Dr Anil Ku...