Governing Body
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 :
| 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 |