The former Pakistani prime minister was reportedly running for the role from his prison cell in Pakistan.
Khan, a controversial politician and cricket star, attempted to enter the contest despite serving a 10-year jail sentence.
The seat of chancellor of Oxford University is vacant following the resignation of 80-year-old Lord Patten, the former governor of Hong Kong and Tory Party chairman, who held the post for 21 years.
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Oxford University announced the official list of 38 candidates on Wednesday morning but Khan’s name was a notable omission.
The imprisoned former PM was charged by Pakistani police earlier this month with attempted murder.
This was over the death of a policeman during violent protests by his supporters, officials said on Tuesday, October 8.
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Khan, who has been behind bars since 2023, is accused of inciting people to violence, they said.
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