The first syndicate meeting of the University of Ladakh under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor, C. Phuntsog was held on November 26. 

C. Phuntsog informed about the steps taken towards establishment of the University. 

While speaking about the re-organization of Jammu & Kashmir, he said that it is expected that the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh would ensure adequate hand-holding in this formidable task of establishing a new university with a limited catchment area.

All the agendas were discussed in detail and the members put forth valuable suggestions.

Rigzin Samphel, Commissioner Secretary to Government, Finance and Higher Education in his capacity as Financial Advisor and Educational Advisor of the University, Dr. Nawang Tsering, Kacho Asfandyar Khan, Dr. D.S Pathania, Professor Ab, Hamid Sheikh, Dr. Jatinder Khajuria, Professor Mohammad Yousuf Peerzada, Prof L.K Mangotra, Deskong Namgail, and Principals of all six constituent degree colleges of the University were present.

The meeting was also attended by Professor Shafi Sumbli, Rector, Satellite Campus of University of Kashmir, Kargil and Professor Farooq Ahmad Khan, Rector, Satellite Campus of University of Kashmir, Leh as special invitees.