Naima Khatoon has been appointed as vice chancellor of AMU, according to sources. With this, she becomes the first woman to hold the post in over 100 years. After obtaining approval from President Droupadi Murmu, who serves as the University's Visitor, Khatoon's appointment as Vice Chancellor of AMU was confirmed. This confirmation also involved seeking permission from the Election Commission of India due to the Model Code of Conduct being enforced.