Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday met the Governor of Bihar Lieutenant General (Retd) Shri Syed Ata Hasnain, who is also the chancellor of state universities, at the Lok Bhavan Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary. (HT Photo) “We had a meaningful discussion on higher education in the state,” he said, triggering speculations about his consultations with the Governor over the appointment of vice chancellors in three universities, the process for which had been completed and panel of shortlisted names submitted. The CM’s meeting with the Governor is also significant, as he is set to hold the review of the newly created higher education department on Tuesday, with focus on the preparations for the start of 208 degree colleges in uncovered blocks, development of “centres of excellence” and policy changes required for course correction in view of lingering problems, corruption issues and appointment controversy. According to officials familiar with the matter, the issue of unending controversies on the ongoing recruitment of assistant professors by the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) also figured during the …