President Pranab Mukherjee, in his capacity as the Visitor of the Central University of Jammu, appointed Vohra, as the Chancellor of the university for a period of five years, an official spokesman said here today.
Vohra was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, country's second highest civilian award, in 2007.
He took over as the 12th Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in June 2008.
During his illustrious administrative career (1959-1994), Vohra had held various important positions under the state and Central governments.