In a significant development, the Supreme Court has put an end to the deadlock surrounding the appointment of vice-chancellors in Tamil Nadu state universities. This ruling grants the Tamil Nadu government the authority to appoint and dismiss VCs, marking a shift in the power dynamics. Notably, nine prominent universities in the state, such as Anna University and Bharathiar University, are set to have new VCs appointed by the state government. Despite the governor retaining the position of chancellor, their role has been curtailed, with the state now taking the lead in overseeing university affairs. This decision is poised to have far-reaching implications on the higher education landscape in Tamil Nadu.