Academic Council
Governing Academic Excellence at MIT University Sikkim
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.
Council Members
Distinguished leaders and experts guiding the academic excellence of MIT University Sikkim
Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Kumar Singh
Chairman
Vice Chancellor
Computer Science & Educational Leadership
Dr. Priya Sharma
Member Secretary
Registrar
Educational Administration
Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Rai
Dean, Engineering
Professor, Computer Science
Software Engineering & AI
Dr. Kavita Sharma
Dean, Management
Professor, Business Administration
Strategic Management & Finance
Dr. Sanjay Mehta
External Expert
Former Director, IIT Guwahati
Engineering Education & Research
Dr. Maya Patel
Industry Representative
Senior VP, Tech Mahindra
Technology & Innovation
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