It is unfortunate that in a country that describes itself as a Vishwa Guru (world leader), the appointment of Kulgurus, as Vice-Chancellors of universities are known in Marathi, seldom evokes hope. They are welcomed with cynicism and often with a feeling of antagonism. The main reason for this resentful or sullen relationship is that the university community is nowhere involved in the selection of its leader. She often lands in an unfamiliar terrain and there is no holding of hands either.
The V-C designate must get some time with the outgoing team to understand the university, for universities are essentially cultural bodies. You need time and patience to imbibe the culture of the campus, get yourself acquainted with the convention of the institution. But most leaders enter with an ambition to leave their stamp on the university, which often leaves it bruised or mauled. V-Cs sadly are not received with respect as they are seen to be beholden to the government of the day.
It is not their academic and administrative merit that makes the selectors choose them. The perceived loyalty to the government actually lowers their stature in the eyes of the university community. It is starker in the context of ideological regimes.