Governance Structure

Governance Structure

K. J. Somaiya Institute Technology, conducts its activities under the overall direction of its Governing Council as per the guidelines of All India Council of Technical Education.
Functions of Governing Body :
  • Guide the college while fulfilling the objectives for which the college has been granted autonomous status.
  • Institute scholarships, fellowships, studentships, medals, prizes and certificates on the recommendations of the Academic Council.
  • Approve new programs of study leading to degrees and /or diplomas.
  • All recruitments of Teaching Faculty/Principal shall be made by the Governing Body/state government as applicable in accordance with the policies laid down by the UGC and State Government from time to time.
  • To approve annual budget of the college before submitting the same at the UGC.
  • Perform such other functions and institute committees, as may be necessary and deemed fit for the proper development of the college.
 
Functions of Academic Council :
  • Scrutinize and approve the proposals with or without modification of the Boards of Studies with regard to courses of study, academic regulations, curricula, syllabi and modifications thereof, instructional and evaluation arrangements, methods, procedures relevant thereto etc., provided that where the Academic Council differs on any proposal, it shall have the right to return the matter for reconsideration to the Board of Studies concerned or reject it, after giving reasons to do so.
  • Make regulations regarding the admission of students to different programs of study in the college keeping in view the policy of the Government.
  • Make regulations for sports, extra-curricular activities, and proper maintenance and functioning of the playgrounds and hostels.
  • Recommend to the Governing Body proposals for institution of new programs of study.
  • Recommend to the Governing Body institution of scholarships, studentships, fellowships, prizes and medals, and to frame regulations for the award of the same.
  • Advise the Governing Body on suggestions pertaining to academic affairs made by it.
  • Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Governing Body.
Functions of Finance Committee :

The Finance Committee shall act as an advisory body to the Governing Body, to consider:

  • Budget estimates relating to the grant received/receivable from UGC, and income from fees, etc. collected for the activities to undertake the scheme of autonomy.
  • Audited accounts for the above.
 
  • Shri Samir Somaiya

    Chairman, Somaiya Vidyavihar Trust

    Member from Management Trust

  • Lt. General Jagbir Singh

    Hon. Secretary, Somaiya Vidyavihar Trust

    Member from Management Trust

  • Dr. Raghunath K. Shevgaonkar

    Provost, Somaiya Vidyavihar & Somaiya Ayurvihar

    Member from Management Trust

  • Dr. Larry Walker

    Retd. Professor, Biological & Environmental Engineering, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, New York. Presently Adjunct Professor, Michigan State University, USA

    Member from Management Trust

  • Dr. V. N. Gupchup

    Retired Principal, VJTI. Former Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai. Former Chairman of National Board of Accreditation, India.

    Member from Management Trust

  • Dr. Sunita Patil

    Vice Principal, KJSIT

    Teacher of the college

    Nominated by the Principal based on seniority

  • Dr. Namrata Ansari

    Dean Academics, KJSIT

    Teacher of the college

    Nominated by the Principal based on seniority

  • Mr. Abhijit Majumdar

    PWC, Technology Consulting partner, Industrialist.

    Nominated by the management

  • Prof. Pratosh Bansal

    Dept. of Information Technology, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Indore.

    UGC Nominee

  • Shri. Pramod Naik

    Jt. Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State.

    State Government Nominee

  • Dr. S. M. Khot

    Principal, Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

    University Nominee

    Nominated by the University of Mumbai

  • Dr. Vivek K. Sunnapwar

    Principal, KJSIT

    Ex-Officio

 
  • Dr. Vivek K. Sunnapwar

    Principal, KJSIT

    Chairman

  • Dr. Sunita Patil

    Vice Principal, KJSIT

    Member Secretary

  • Dr. Jayashree Khanapuri

    Head, Department of Electronics & Telecom. Engineering, KJSIT

    Member

  • Dr. Milind U. Nemade

    Head, Department of Electronics Engineering, KJSIT

    Member

  • Dr. Sarita Ambardekar

    Head, Department of Computer Engineering, KJSIT

    Member

  • Dr. Radhika Kotecha

    Head, Department of Information Technology, KJSIT

    Member

  • Dr. Harsha Mishra

    Head, Basic Sciences & Humanities, KJSIT

    Member

  • Dr. Namrata Ansari

    Department of Electronics & Telecom. Engineering

    Senior Teacher, Nominated by the Principal

  • Dr. H. K. Chavan

    Department of Information Technology

    Senior Teacher, Nominated by the Principal

  • Dr. Rajesh Meshram

    Department of Basic Science and Humanities

    Senior Teacher, Nominated by the Principal

  • Mrs. Jyoti Wadmare

    Department of Computer Engineering

    Senior Teacher, Nominated by the Principal

  • Dr. Sasikumar Mukundan

    Associate Director (R&D), CDAC Mumbai

    Expert in Engineering nominated by the Governing Body

  • Dr. Kavi Arya

    Professor, Computer Science & Engineering Dept., IIT Bombay

    Expert in Engineering nominated by the Governing Body

  • Dr. Shabbir Merchant

    Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay

    Expert in Engineering nominated by the Governing Body

  • Dr. Kushal Tuckley

    Chairman, Head, R&D, AGV Systems Pvt. Ltd.

    Expert from Industry nominated by the Governing Body

  • Ms. Kanchan Bhonde

    Product Strategy Head, Tech Mahindra, Pune

    Expert from Industry nominated by the Governing Body

  • Dr. Sunil Bhirud

    Deputy Director and Professor in Computer Engineering, VJTI, Mumbai

    University Nominee

  • Dr. Faruk Kazi

    Dean, Research Development & Consultancy, VJTI, Mumbai

    University Nominee

  • Dr. Deven N. Shah

    Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Mumbai

    University Nominee

  • Dr. Vivek K. Sunnapwar

    Principal, KJSIT

    Chairman

  • Mr. Faraz Kagalwala

    Chief Finance Officer Somaiya Vidyavihar Trust and Somaiya Vidyavihar University

    Nominated by Governing Body

  • Dr. (C.A.) Pradeep Kamthekar

    Offg. Finance & Accounts Officer University of Mumbai. Fort, Mumbai 400032

    Finance Officer of University of Mumbai

  • Dr. Sunita Patil

    Vice Principal, KJSIT

    Senior Teacher nominated by the Principal

 
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