Eminent pharmaceutical academician Chandrakant Kokate passes away

Eminent academician and former Vice-Chancellor of Kakatiya University (KU), Chandrakant Kishanrao Kokate

Eminent academician and former Vice-Chancellor of Kakatiya University (KU), Warangal, Chandrakant Kishanrao Kokate, popularly known as CK Kokate, passed away in Pune, Maharashtra, on Tuesday (November 2, 2026) night. He has been widely recognized for his contributions to higher education, pharmaceutical sciences and research.

Eminent academician and former Vice-Chancellor of Kakatiya University (KU), Chandrakant Kishanrao Kokate

Kokate served as the Vice-Chancellor of Kakatiya University from 2001 to 2004 and subsequently headed KLE University in Belagavi, Karnataka. He also served as the President of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and held several key academic and administrative posts during his career.

During his tenure at Kakatiya University, he contributed to strengthening academic programs and promoting research activities. His contributions to pharmaceutical education and the development of professional standards in the sector have earned him recognition in academic circles.

Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor K. Pratap Reddy and Registrar V. Ramchandram expressed grief over his demise. They described his death as a significant loss to the academic and research community and recalled his services to the university and the pharmaceutical sector. They expressed their condolences to the surviving family members.

Published – 03 Nov 2026 15:42 IST