About the Academic Council
The Academic Council is the supreme academic body of MIT University Sikkim, responsible for formulating and implementing academic policies, ensuring quality standards, and overseeing the overall academic governance of the institution.
Comprising distinguished academicians, industry experts, and educational leaders, the Academic Council ensures that MIT University Sikkim maintains the highest standards of academic excellence while staying relevant to industry needs and global trends.
The Council meets quarterly to review academic performance, approve new programs, formulate policies, and make strategic decisions that shape the academic future of the university.
Key Responsibilities
The Academic Council oversees all aspects of academic governance and quality assurance
Curriculum Development
Design and approve academic curricula that meet industry standards and global benchmarks
Course structure approval
Curriculum updates and revisions
Industry-academia integration
International curriculum benchmarking
Quality Assurance
Ensure highest standards of academic quality and continuous improvement
Academic quality monitoring
Faculty performance evaluation
Student feedback analysis
Accreditation compliance
Academic Policies
Formulate and review academic policies and regulations
Examination policies
Grading systems
Academic calendar
Student assessment methods
Faculty Development
Oversee faculty recruitment, development, and professional growth
Faculty recruitment guidelines
Professional development programs
Research support policies
Performance evaluation criteria