--- title: "Academic Council" url: https://www.aimsr.edu.in/academic-council/ type: page date: 2026-09-04 modified: 2026-09-29 markdown_url: https://www.aimsr.edu.in/academic-council.md author: "aimsr" --- # Academic Council ## Academic Council - [Home](https://www.aimsr.edu.in) Functions Constitution Memberlist ## 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.TitleCategory 1Principal of CollegeChairman 2All heads of departments (HODs) of the collegeMembers 3Four teachers at the Autonomous College representing different categories of teaching staff by rotation based on seniority of service in the College.Members 4Not 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 5Three nominees of the University, not less than Professors.Members 6The Controller of Examination (COE) of the Autonomous CollegeMembers 7A faculty member nominated by the principalMember 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 ## 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.TitleCategory 1Principal of CollegeChairman 2All heads of departments (HODs) of the collegeMembers 3Four teachers at the Autonomous College representing different categories of teaching staff by rotation based on seniority of service in the College.Members 4Not 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 5Three nominees of the University, not less than Professors.Members 6The Controller of Examination (COE) of the Autonomous CollegeMembers 7A faculty member nominated by the principalMember 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