--- title: "Governing Body" url: https://www.aimsr.edu.in/governing-body/ type: page date: 2026-09-03 modified: 2026-09-04 markdown_url: https://www.aimsr.edu.in/governing-body.md author: "aimsr" --- # Governing Body ## Governing Body - [Home](https://www.aimsr.edu.in) Functions Constitution Memberlist ## Functions of the Governing Body The UGC Regulations (2023) outline the Governing Body’s functions and responsibilities. These functions are subject to the existing provision in the byelaws of the autonomous college and rules laid down by the State Government, and the Parent University. - **Strategic and Academic Oversight**. Provide overall direction for the autonomous college; approve new programmes of study (UG, PG, diploma, certificate); and ensure the college fulfils the objectives of autonomy. - **Financial Governance**. Approve the annual budget of the autonomous college. Oversee financial planning and resource allocation. - **Human Resource Governance**. Approve recruitment of teaching faculty and Director, in accordance with the policies laid down by the UGC and State Government. - **Institutional Development**. Create committees as needed for academic, administrative, or developmental purposes; and ensure compliance with UGC regulations and quality standards. - **Accountability and Transparency**. Ensure statutory bodies function effectively; and oversee adherence to regulatory requirements, including disclosures on the website. - **Residual Functions**. Perform such other functions and institute committees as may be necessary and deemed fit for the proper development of the autonomous college. In essence, the Governing Body provides leadership, oversight, and policy guidance, ensuring that the college remains academically strong, financially sound, and administratively compliant. ## Constitution of the Governing Body The UGC Regulations (2023) provide that an autonomous college run by a Trust, or Society shall constitute its Governing Body as follows[ ](https://www.aimsr.edu.in/composition-of-the-governing-body/?preview_id=11869&preview_nonce=014579c097&preview=true#_ftn1): Serial Number Category Nature 1 5 members, one of them to be the Chairperson. Management Nominated by the Parent Body as per its constitution or byelaws. 2 2 members Teachers at the College Nominated by the Principal based on seniority by rotation 3 1 Member Administrative Staff of the College Administrative Officer/Senior administrative staff 4 1 Member Educationist or Industrialist Nominated by the management 5 1 Member State Government nominee Academician not below the rank of professor or State Government official of Directorate of Higher Education or State Council of Higher Education 6 1 Member University Nominee Nominated by the University 7 1 Member Principal of College Member Secretary Regulation 2.7 of the Universities Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status Upon Colleges and Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023. Table A of Regulation 12.3 of the Universities Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status Upon Colleges and Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023. ## Memberlist of the Governing Body The following is the composition of the Governing body: Serial Number Role Category 1 Dr. Harishchandra S. Mishra Chairman Management Representative 2 Shri Ashish H. Mishra Member Management Representative 3 Shri Aditya H. Mishra Member Management Representative 4 Dr. Rajan Saxena Member Management Representative 5 Shri Ajoy Mehta Member Management Representative 6 Dr. Smita Shukla Member Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai 7 Dr. Venkateshwarlu M. Member Educationist 8 Shri P. Chandrashekhar Member Industry Expert 9 Shri Yugal Sikri Member Industry Expert 10 Dr. Balkrishna Parab Member Secretary Director, AIMTR 11 Dr. Krati Sharma Member Faculty Representative 12 Dr. Vritee Parekh Member Faculty Representative 13 Ms. Seema Kedia Member Administrative Officer 14 To-be-announced Member Nominee of the State Government ## Functions of the Governing Body The UGC Regulations (2023) outline the Governing Body’s functions and responsibilities. These functions are subject to the existing provision in the byelaws of the autonomous college and rules laid down by the State Government, and the Parent University. - **Strategic and Academic Oversight**. Provide overall direction for the autonomous college; approve new programmes of study (UG, PG, diploma, certificate); and ensure the college fulfils the objectives of autonomy. - **Financial Governance**. Approve the annual budget of the autonomous college. Oversee financial planning and resource allocation. - **Human Resource Governance**. Approve recruitment of teaching faculty and Director, in accordance with the policies laid down by the UGC and State Government. - **Institutional Development**. Create committees as needed for academic, administrative, or developmental purposes; and ensure compliance with UGC regulations and quality standards. - **Accountability and Transparency**. Ensure statutory bodies function effectively; and oversee adherence to regulatory requirements, including disclosures on the website. - **Residual Functions**. Perform such other functions and institute committees as may be necessary and deemed fit for the proper development of the autonomous college. In essence, the Governing Body provides leadership, oversight, and policy guidance, ensuring that the college remains academically strong, financially sound, and administratively compliant. ## Constitution of the Governing Body The UGC Regulations (2023) provide that an autonomous college run by a Trust, or Society shall constitute its Governing Body as follows[ ](https://www.aimsr.edu.in/composition-of-the-governing-body/?preview_id=11869&preview_nonce=014579c097&preview=true#_ftn1): Serial Number Category Nature 1 5 members, one of them to be the Chairperson. Management Nominated by the Parent Body as per its constitution or byelaws. 2 2 members Teachers at the College Nominated by the Principal based on seniority by rotation 3 1 Member Administrative Staff of the College Administrative Officer/Senior administrative staff 4 1 Member Educationist or Industrialist Nominated by the management 5 1 Member State Government nominee Academician not below the rank of professor or State Government official of Directorate of Higher Education or State Council of Higher Education 6 1 Member University Nominee Nominated by the University 7 1 Member Principal of College Member Secretary Regulation 2.7 of the Universities Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status Upon Colleges and Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023. Table A of Regulation 12.3 of the Universities Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status Upon Colleges and Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023. ## Memberlist of the Governing Body The following is the composition of the Governing body: Serial Number Role Category 1 Dr. Harishchandra S. Mishra Chairman Management Representative 2 Shri Ashish H. Mishra Member Management Representative 3 Shri Aditya H. Mishra Member Management Representative 4 Dr. Rajan Saxena Member Management Representative 5 Shri Ajoy Mehta Member Management Representative 6 Dr. Smita Shukla Member Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai 7 Dr. Venkateshwarlu M. Member Educationist 8 Shri P. Chandrashekhar Member Industry Expert 9 Shri Yugal Sikri Member Industry Expert 10 Dr. Balkrishna Parab Member Secretary Director, AIMTR 11 Dr. Krati Sharma Member Faculty Representative 12 Dr. Vritee Parekh Member Faculty Representative 13 Ms. Seema Kedia Member Administrative Officer 14 To-be-announced Member Nominee of the State Government