Academic Council

Functions of the Academic Council

The Academic Council is the highest academic authority within an autonomous college. The UGC Regulations (2023) clearly outline the Academic Council’s functions and responsibilities.

Academic Planning and Curriculum Approval. Scrutinise and approve proposals from Boards of Studies (BoS) regarding: (a) programmes of study; (b) academic regulations; (c) curricula and syllabi; (d) instructional and evaluation methods; and (e) return proposals to Board of Studies (BoS) for reconsideration or reject them with reasons.
Admission Regulations. Frame regulations for admission to various programmes, consistent with government policy.
Student Development and Campus Life. Make regulations for: (a) Sports; (b) Extra‑curricular activities; (c) maintenance and functioning of playgrounds and hostels
Programme Expansion. Recommend to the Governing Body: (a) introduction of new programmes; and (b) discontinuation or restructuring of existing programmes.
Scholarships & Awards. Recommend institution of: (a) scholarships; (b) Studentships; (c) fellowships; and (d) prizes and medals.
Advisory Role. Advise the Governing Body on academic matters.

In essence, the Academic Council safeguards the academic vision, standards, and autonomy of the institution, ensuring that all programmes remain rigorous, relevant, and future‑ready.

Constitution of the Academic Council

The Academic Council is a statutory body of every autonomous college. The UGC Regulations (2023) provide that an autonomous college shall constitute its Academic Council a follow:

Serial No.	Title	Category
1	Principal of College	Chairman
2	All heads of departments (HODs) of the college	Members
3	Four teachers at the Autonomous College representing different categories of teaching staff by rotation based on seniority of service in the College.	Members
4	Not less than four experts/ academicians from outside the Autonomous College representing such areas as Industry, Commerce, Law, Education, Medicine, Engineering, Sciences, etc., are to be nominated by the Governing Body.	Members
5	Three nominees of the University, not less than Professors.	Members
6	The Controller of Examination (COE) of the Autonomous College	Members
7	A faculty member nominated by the principal	Member Secretary

Regulation 12.3 of the Universities Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status Upon Colleges and Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges)

Regulations, 2023.
Regulation 12.4 of the Universities Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status Upon Colleges and Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023.

Memberlist of the Academic Council

Serial No.	Name	Role	Category
1	Dr. Balkrishna Parab	Chairman	Director of College
2	Dr. Chandrahauns Chavan	Member	Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai
3	Dr. Nitin Joshi	Member	Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai
4	Dr. Vijaykumar Patil	Member	Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai
5	Shri Yogi Sriram	Member	Industry Expert
6	Dr. Kinnari Thakkar	Member	Educationist
7	Dr. Mira Shankar	Member	Educationist
8	Mr. Rakesh Khanna	Member	Industry Expert
9	Dr. Krati Sharma	Member	Head of Department, Marketing Management
10	Dr. Vritee Parekh	Member	Head of Department, Human Resource Management
11	Dr. Sonali Kale	Member	Head of Department, Financial Management
12	Prof. Ramakrishnan Iyer	Member	Head of Department, Information Technology Management
13	Shri Dinesh Mehta	Member	Faculty
14	Shri Hitesh Kaushal	Member	Faculty
15	Ms. Sarita Jha	Member	Faculty
16	Ms. Sweta Nigam	Member Secretary	Faculty