Proposed Academic Council

In accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations governing Autonomous Colleges, the Academic Council functions as the principal academic authority of the institution. It provides academic leadership and oversight over curriculum development, academic planning, teaching-learning processes, research, examination and evaluation, and maintenance of academic standards.

The Council promotes academic excellence, innovation, quality enhancement, transparency, accountability, and institutional development while ensuring compliance with UGC Regulations, University statutes, ordinances, and government policies.

Composition of the Academic Council

Sr. No.	Name	Category	Email ID	Contact Number
1	Dr. Rajeshwari Ravi	Principal (Chairperson)	rajeshwari.rr24@gmail.com	9821277324
2	Asst. Prof. Trupti Nagadiya	Vice Principal IQAC Co-Ordinator	nagadiyatrupti@gmail.com	9820550179
3	Asst. Prof. Trupti Nagadiya	HOD Department of Accountancy	nagadiyatrupti@gmail.com	9820550179
4	Asst. Prof. Arzoo Duseja	HOD Department of Commerce	arzooduseja@gmail.com	7972004581
5	Dr. Shivnetra Rampalli	HOD Department of Botany	shivnetra1993@gmail.com	8451067916
6	Dr. Aparna Ghadi	HOD Department of Zoology	ghadiaparana339@gmail.com	8291022876
7	Asst. Prof. Dipika Gupta	HOD Department of Chemistry	dipikasgupta@gmail.com	8286359440
8	Asst. Prof. Namita Panchal	HOD Department of Economics	namitapanchal16@gmail.com	9987503423
9	Asst. Prof. Ravi Jaiswal	HOD Department of IT	ravijaiswalsir@gmail.com	9833449267
10	Asst. Prof. Trupti Nagadiya	Controller of Examination	nagadiyatrupti@gmail.com	9820550179
11	Awaiting approval from the State Government after the conferment of Autonomous Status. (University Nominee)
12	Awaiting approval from the State Government after the conferment of Autonomous Status. (University Nominee)
13	Awaiting approval from the State Government after the conferment of Autonomous Status. (University Nominee)
14	Asst. Prof. Namita Panchal	Staff Secretary, Principal Nominee	namitapanchal16@gmail.com	9987503423

Functions of the Academic Council

The Academic Council shall be the principal academic authority of the institution and shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions:

1. Curriculum Design and Academic Standards

Prescribe, review, and periodically revise programmes of study, curricula, syllabi, course structures, and teaching-learning methodologies in accordance with the provisions of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, the guidelines of the affiliating University, and emerging national, global, academic, and professional requirements.
Ensure that the curriculum is academically relevant, contemporary, rigorous, and aligned with the highest standards of quality, while promoting continuous review and improvements to meet the evolving needs of higher education, industry, and society.
Promote the adoption of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education, experiential and competency-based learning, skill enhancement, research-oriented learning, digital pedagogy, and other innovative teaching-learning practices.

2. Admissions

Regulate admissions to the various academic programmes of the College in accordance with applicable government policies, reservation norms, UGC Regulations, and affiliating University statutes.
Ensure that the admission process is conducted in a fair, transparent, equitable, and merit-based manner.

3. Examinations and Evaluation

Frame, review, and revise regulations governing examinations, continuous assessment, grading systems, moderation procedures, and declaration of results.
Consider and approve examination schemes, assessment methodologies, credit requirements, and academic regulations.
Ensure integrity, transparency, fairness, credibility, confidentiality, and high academic standards in examinations and evaluation processes.

4. Research and Academic Development

Promote and facilitate research, innovation, consultancy, entrepreneurship, extension and outreach activities.
Recommend the introduction of new academic programmes, diploma courses, certificate programmes, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary courses.
Encourage faculty and student participation in research, publications, funded projects, seminars, conferences, workshops, and faculty development programmes.

5. Faculty and Academic Development

Recommend the creation of teaching positions and prescribe qualifications, eligibility criteria, and academic requirements for faculty appointments.
Advise on policies relating to faculty development, professional growth, mentoring, performance enhancement, and academic excellence.

6. Academic Policy and Governance

Formulate, review, and recommend policies relating to curriculum development, teaching-learning processes, credit systems, academic flexibility, and student progression.
Recommend measures for maintaining academic quality, innovation, institutional excellence, and continuous quality improvement.

7. General and Residuary Functions

Exercise academic autonomy in matters relating to programme design, curricula, syllabi, academic regulations, and credit frameworks.
Ensure conformity with UGC Specifications of Degrees, NHEQF, NEP 2020, and other national quality assurance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with applicable government policies and affiliating University statutes while preserving institutional autonomy.
Perform other academic functions as delegated by the Governing Body or prescribed under UGC Regulations.

8. General Powers and Responsibilities

In addition to its specific functions, the Academic Council shall:

Provide expert advice and recommendations to the Governing Body on academic planning, academic policy, quality assurance, and institutional development.
Monitor and periodically review academic support services including libraries, laboratories, ICT facilities, research facilities, and digital learning resources.
Recommend the conferment of academic distinctions, medals, prizes, awards, and other recognitions wherever permitted.
Promote extension activities, outreach programmes, community engagement initiatives, and student development activities.
Recommend measures for planning, expansion, modernization, and continuous enhancement of academic infrastructure.

Concluding Provision

The Academic Council shall serve as the apex academic body of A.B.V.M. Agrawal Jatiya Kosh’s Ghanshyamdas Jalan College of Science, Commerce and Arts. It shall provide academic leadership and strategic direction while ensuring high standards in curriculum design, teaching-learning processes, research, examinations, evaluation, and quality assurance. The Council shall uphold academic autonomy while ensuring compliance with UGC Regulations, national higher education policies, and other statutory requirements, thereby fostering academic excellence, innovation, and institutional development.