Raghavendra P. Tiwari (born 1959) is the Vice Chancellor of Central University of Punjab, Bathinda.

[3] He has also served as the Vice-Chancellor in Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar M.P.

and completed his PG degree in Applied Geology from Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar M.P.

He has been a Member of the University Grants Commission and the Executive Council of NAAC, Bangalore.

[7] He served for 32 years Mizoram University, in various capacities as the Head, Department of Geology, Dean of School of Studies for 13 years and Finance Officer (additional charge) besides serving as members of the Academic Council, Executive Council and the University Court, Member, Mizoram State Higher Education Council; Member, Governing Body and Research Advisory Council of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun; Member, Research Advisory Council of Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow; Member, Exploration Research Advisory Committee of Atomic Mineral Division, North Eastern Region, Shillong and worked as Professor (HAG) in Geology in Mizoram University till 2015.