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BENNETT UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH (Established by Government of Uttar Pradesh, under Act No. 24 dated September 16, 2016)

Information under Right to Information Act, 2005

(Updated 01 Aug 2018)

Sl. No. Particulars Page No.

1. Introduction (Basic Information under RTI Act, 2005) 2

2. Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties 3-10

3. Organization Structure 11

4. Power and Functions of various Authorities & Officers of the University

12-23

5. Rules, Regulations and Instructions used for discharge of functions

23

6. Board, Sub-committees and other Statutory bodies of the University - Composition, Power and Functions

24-28

7. Mode of public participation 28

8. Official documents and their availability 29

9. Procedure followed in decision-making process 29

10. Faculty and Officers’ list with contact details 29

11. Scholarship 30

12. Information available in Electronic form 30

13. Means, Methods and Facilities available to citizens for obtaining information

30

14. Public Information Officer (PIO) and First Appellate Authority

30

15. Incumbency Statement (Officers of the University) 31


Introduction (Basic Information under RTI Act, 2005)

Background of this Handbook Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act)

Objectives and purpose of this Handbook To provide information about the University

and sources of information

Users of this Handbook General Public

Organisation of the information in this

Handbook

Name of the University

Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar

Pradesh

(Established under Bennett University,

Greater Noida, UP Act Number 24 dated

September 16, 2016)

Definitions Act: Right to Information Act, 2005

Chancellor Mr. Vineet Jain

Fax: 0120-7199301

E-mail: [email protected]

Vice Chancellor Prof Raghunath K Shevgaonkar

Ext. 0120-7199600

Fax: 0120-7199301


Registrar Col. Vijay Kumar (Retd.), SM, VSM

Ext: 0120-7199311

Fax: 0120-7199301


Finance Officer Mr. Venkatesh Vaidyanathan

Ext. 0120-7199390

Fax: 0120-7199301


Address of the University Bennett University

Plot No’s: 8-11, Tech Zone II,

Greater Noida - 201310, Uttar Pradesh,

India.

Phone, FAX & Website Phone : 0120-7199300

FAX : 0120-7199301

Website: www.bennett.edu.in


Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties

GENESIS

Extending the core journalistic principles of Trust, Knowledge and Public Service, Bennett,

Coleman and Co. Ltd. (BCCL) established over 177 years ago, has continually undertaken

initiatives for the betterment of Indian society. BCCL, through its trust, Bharatiya Jnanpith,

instituted one of the most prestigious Indian literary awards, the Gyanpeeth Award, in 1961.

Further it has set up number of Educational institutions through its Sahu Jain Foundation.

These include Sahu Jain College, Rama Jain College, Murti Devi Kanya Vidyalaya (School) and

Murti Devi Sanskriti Inter College. Taking a proactive approach in contributing to the

improvement of society, BCCL has launched multiple educational initiatives such as Teach

India, Times School of Journalism and Newspaper in Education (NIE).

Encouraged by the success of these educational initiatives and with a desire to improve the

state of education in India, the group started expanding into the education sector with the

launch of TimesPro - which focuses on short-term courses that enhance employability. It,

through its company “Bennett Institute of Higher Education” has now established Bennett

University, a state private university in Uttar Pradesh that will provide quality professional

education to students making them, ‘life and career ready’.

Bennett University has been set up at Greater Noida and started operations in Aug 2016,

initially with B.Tech, MBA and Ph.D. programs in Engineering. With a focus on giving students

a premium learning experience, in an immersive environment at a campus designed by the

internationally renowned RSP Architects, coupled with enhanced use of technology to meet

student’s aspirations, the University aims to create a learning atmosphere conducive to both

research and practical & entrepreneurial applications.

The University is currently offering programs in Engineering (B.Tech. & M.Tech.),

Management (BBA & MBA), Law (5 years BBA-LLB (Hons) & BA-LLB (Hons)), Media (BA

Journalism & Mass Communication) and Ph.D. (In Engineering and Sciences).

When fully operational, the Bennett University will offer other programs at undergraduate,

postgraduate and doctoral level in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Management, Media,

Liberal Arts, Law, Design and Public Policy. In addition, the University will foster an

environment of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, while enhancing skills in all areas of higher

education through the centers for Entrepreneurship and Executive Education.

VISION

To become a Centre of Excellence comparable to the best in the world; helping define

aspirations and possibilities for the long term, and producing ‘life and career ready’

professionals with leadership qualities, who are ready to challenge and be challenged -in the

areas of technology, innovation, management and entrepreneurship.


MISSION

• To develop as a benchmark University in higher and professional education.

• To provide a qualitative premium education and learning experience in the higher

education space in a world-class infrastructure and research driven academic

environment, to students looking for a well-rounded academic experience with enhanced

employability prospects; and

• To harness human capital for sustainable competitive edge and social relevance.

OBJECTIVES

The University shall disseminate advanced knowledge and skills by providing instructional,

research and extension facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit. The University

shall endeavor to provide to students and teachers the necessary atmosphere and facilities

for the promotion of:

(a) innovations in education leading to restructuring of courses, new methods of teaching,

training and learning including on-line learning, blended learning, continuing education

and such other methods, leading to integrated & wholesome development of personality;

(b) studies and research in various disciplines;

(c) inter-disciplinary studies; and

(d) National integration, secularism, social equity and engineering of international

understanding and ethics.

WHAT DIFFERENTIATES BENNETT UNIVERSITY

Its Academic Philosophy: Built around five key dimensions:-

• Global Academic Partnerships

• High Caliber National and International Faculty

• Industry-Centric Curriculum

• Entrepreneurial Thinking

• Life and Career Ready Students

ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES/INSTITUTIONS

Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)

For over a decade, Georgia Tech has remained in the top 10 Public Universities in the United

States. As of 2015, Georgia Tech's undergraduate engineering program is ranked 4th and its

graduate engineering program is ranked 6th by U.S. News & World Report.

Bennett University has entered into an agreement with Georgia Tech to facilitate collaborative

efforts in design and delivery of top-notch, high-end engineering curriculum. The agreement

will help promote academic collaboration between the two institutions and support Bennett

University in developing technical excellence in engineering studies. As part of the

collaboration, students will get to interact on campus with visiting Georgia Tech faculty and

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research engineers. Further, Bennett will also set up centres of excellence in Embedded

Technologies and Cloud Computing, with assistance from visiting Georgia Tech faculty,

supported by research engineers.

Babson College

Babson Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of Babson College globally recognized for its

leadership in entrepreneurship education, is working with Bennett University to set up the

Centre for Entrepreneurship Education for fostering an environment of innovation and

entrepreneurial spirit at Bennett through specifically targeted activities/courses/programs

aimed at all students. In addition, this partnership will set up "The Hatchery – the incubator"

on Bennett campus.

The collaboration seeks to promote cooperation in curricular and faculty development in the

Centre for Entrepreneurship Education of Bennett University with a focus on teaching and

learning about entrepreneurship as a way of life on par with global standards.

The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University

Bennett’s School of Management to add global expertise and insights, has become partners

with “The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University, an

Ivy League business school based in New York State”. Known for its outstanding faculty and

innovative programming, Johnson has been a leader in business education for the past 70

years.

This partnership shall prepare students for global success by building a strong foundation and

the leadership skills required to solve the business challenges of tomorrow. Under the

partnership (2016-2021), Johnson – Cornell will assist Bennett in the BBA, MBA and other

management programs. Faculty from Cornell will spend a week at the Bennett campus

interacting with students/faculty, besides joint research, executive education and student

immersion sessions as well as Bennett students getting to spend a semester at the Cornell

campus.

Cornell Law School

The Bennett School of Law has entered into an academic partnership with Cornell Law School

to have faculty and student exchange programs beginning 2017. Under the academic

partnership, Prof Gary Alexander and Prof Elizabeth Anker from Cornell Law School visited the

Bennett campus in January 2018 to offer courses to first year law undergraduate students of

Bennett.

edX

edX, the non-profit online learning initiative founded by Harvard University and the

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), signed a collaborative agreement with the

Bennett University in January 15, 2016. Under the agreement, edX will be the premium

provider of massive open online courses (MOOCs) to Bennett University which will work


closely with edX and its consortium of global universities to increase access to high quality

online education for Indian learners throughout the country. Both edX and Bennett University

will also work to develop a mutually-agreeable plan for offering MOOCs to students as part of

a blended curriculum.

Both partners will also explore and test innovative approaches to learning, support and train

the faculty at Bennett to create and offer next-generation online and blended learning

courses. Within the collaboration framework, edX will also help Bennett University to create

and host courses via enabling training for faculty and staff, as well as provide access to

relevant infrastructure and features (such as Private Cohorts) that enable the same. This is a

milestone in the Indian education forum.

SCHOOLS

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) - A.Y. 2016-17 onwards

As a student-centered, research-led school, it offers an education that encourages innovative

thinking, develops technical excellence and builds communication and leadership skills.

Believing in Philosophy that today’s engineers must be citizens of the world the School of

Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS) is committed to developing global, multi-cultural and

multifaceted engineers, who can operate across borders and boundaries. This is amply

demonstrated by the curriculum being offered and the faculty on its rolls.

With a globalized economy comes opportunities and competition. SEAS will help students to

meet that challenge through a curriculum and culture that embraces continuous learning and

adaptability. Its graduate programs include Masters and Doctorate degrees, focused on

innovation, management and entrepreneurship. Research within the school will transcend

disciplinary and departmental boundaries, offering a unique learning opportunity for both

graduate and undergraduate students. Such a collaborative culture will help students develop

the next generation of innovations that will impact the world.

The programs offered by SEAS have highly flexible curriculum enabling the students to achieve

their defined targets and goals. The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education

(CIE) on campus will work towards incorporating activities and courses to foster an

environment for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit to assist students grow these highly-

desirable skill sets. SEAS will focus on providing a platform for people who desire to solve

problems, to discover, to create, to design, to invent, and to innovate.

All students will receive a rigorous, interdisciplinary education matching global standards. The

school is supported by high end infrastructure to include lecture theatres, classrooms

facilities, labs and studios that compete with the best in the world. And importantly, its

research driven, high-caliber faculty is committed to sharing their knowledge to create a new

generation of engineers, working across disciplines, and in teams.


The SEAS have the following departments:

• Department of Computer Science Engineering (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards)

• Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards)

• Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards)

• Department of Mathematics (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards)

• Department of Physics (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards)

• Department of Chemistry (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards)

• Department of Civil Engineering (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)

• Department of Biotechnology (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)

Programs on Offer at SEAS

• 4 years B.Tech Programs in Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and

Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering

Physics and Biotechnology.

• 2 years M.Tech Program in Computer Science Engineering. (Admission suspended in

2018-19).

• Ph.D. Programs in Engineering & Applied Sciences.

For more details - https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-engineering-and-applied-sciences/

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The School of Management aims to work towards creating leader-managers and

entrepreneurs capable of developing and leading sustainable business enterprises that focus

on the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit, thereby maximizing wealth for the

society at large. School shall ensure students development into a well-rounded management

professional who can adapt and lead in India's fast-growing, rapidly changing environment

today.

Bennett's management program is built around a unique IOS Model Curriculum which focuses

on the creative transformation of Individuals, Organizations and Society. As a graduate of the

school, the students will develop skills sets to help traditional organizations scale up fast, to

lead and exploit opportunities effectively, without losing the innate value systems inherent in

such organizations. At the same time, the courses will enable the students to conceive and

create innovative enterprises to ride the growth wave.

The curriculum, content and pedagogy are designed with the aim of ensuring that students

evolve into futuristic leaders who can think beyond the obvious and create new blue oceans

of opportunities for the organizations you eventually chose to work with.

At present, the School of Management is offering the following programs:

• 2 years MBA program w.e.f. A.Y. 2016-17 onwards

• 3 years BBA program w.e.f. A.Y. 2017-18 onwards.

For more details - https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-management/

School of Law (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)

https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-engineering-and-applied-sciences/

https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-management/


The School of Law provides a distinctive opportunity to students to take a wide variety of

courses offered by the other schools of the University like Student’s interested in specializing

in Patent Law, may study Sciences at the School of Engineering & Technology and Applied

Sciences. There will be special emphasis laid on training students in oral and written

communication. The purpose of the program will be to enable students prepare for a range

of specializations in the area of law, varying from joining a law firm to working as legal

specialists/consultants in organizations or start their own private practice.

At present, the School of Law is offering the 5 years BBA-LLB (H) program w.e.f. A.Y. 2017-18

onwards and has introduced BA-LLB(H) w.e.f 2018-19.

For more details - https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-law/

School of Media & Liberal Arts (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)

The School of Media & Liberal Arts is an interdisciplinary professional school, engaged in

teaching and research on communication and media systems, processes, messages and

effects, technologies and techniques of media production and dissemination. The School’s

programs will place a special emphasis on India’s emerging communication environment and

its integration into the international communication environment.

The School will offer undergraduate programs in communication studies and media

production with an emphasis on a foundation that provides all students a basic understanding

of both. The program will be fully integrated into the University’s wide undergraduate

curricula and its interdisciplinary and core requirements. At the graduate level the School aims

to prepare students to become experts in their subject, able to step into the working world

with an advanced understanding of their field of study. The initial research focus of the School

will be on research programs on international communication, communication and the

environment and development communication. In the production program, students and

faculty will be expected to engage in the development of creative products across all major

areas of the media production process. Special emphasis will be placed on new and multi-

media forms and the intersection of media production, computer programming, production

design, narrative forms and communication strategies. The School will prepare students for

leading positions in think tanks, non-profits, government, and industry related to the field of

communication.

The School shall also offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs of study covering the

fields of Economics and English, and many others. Students will be able to specialize in their

respective area of knowledge, enabling them to earn a doctoral degree also, if so desired.

Special emphasis shall be laid on delivery of case studies of relevance so that students get a

readymade exposure to typical problems faced by industry.

The School of Media & Liberal Arts is currently offering the 3 years BA–Journalism and Mass

Communication program w.e.f. A.Y. 2017-18 onwards.

For more details - https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-media-and-liberal-arts/

School of Design (To come up shortly)

https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-law/

https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-media-and-liberal-arts/


The School of Design shall offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs of study covering

the fields of Product Design, Fashion, and Interior Design. Students will be able to specialize

in their respective area of knowledge, enabling them to earn a doctoral degree also, if

required.

Special emphasis shall be laid on delivery of case studies of relevance so that students get a

readymade exposure to typical problems faced by the design industry.

School of Public Policy (To come up shortly)

The School shall offer a unique and stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, comparative politics including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration to impact public policy by delivering cutting-edge education, research and engagement. The school shall aim to train and develop leaders in formulation and execution of policy, through world-class programs at the Master’s and Doctoral levels. It shall ensure that the students are specialized in the study of the domestic and global dimensions of key political issues, like Freedom, Security and Justice, Constitutionalism, Democracy and Human Rights. It shall educate current and future policy-makers through a comprehensive teaching programs to promote understanding of public policy-making and current issues through a range of publications, seminars, case studies, discussions and interaction with renowned public figures.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE (Library) - http://library.bennett.edu.in/

PROGRAMS RUN BY THE UNIVERSITY UNDER VARIOUS SCHOOLS

4 Yr’s B.Tech. Programs

Computer Science Engineering (CSE) – (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards) Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) - (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards) Mechanical Engineering (ME) - (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards) Civil Engineering (CE) - (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)- (Admission suspended in A.Y. 2018-19) Biotechnology (BIO) - (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards) Engineering Physics (EP) - (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)

3 Yr’s Graduate Programs

BBA - (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards) BA-Journalism & Mass Communication - (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)

5 Yr’s Integrated UG Programs

BBA-LLB (H) - (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)

BA-LLB (H) - (A.Y. 2018-19 onwards)

PG Programs

MBA – (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards) M.Tech. - Computer Science Engineering (CSE) - (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards) (Admission suspended in A.Y. 2018-19 )

Ph.D. Programs in Engineering, Sciences– (A.Y. 2016-17 onwards)

CENTRES

http://library.bennett.edu.in/


Executive Development Centre (EDC)

The Executive Development Centre aims to provide executives, entrepreneurs and business

owners with key learning’s and skills required to navigate the complex marketplace of today.

Through courses of varying length, across levels of and functions, the Centre will aim to

provide professionals and business owners with insights and learns that will help transform

themselves and their businesses.

The Centre will also help to coordinate the University’s interactions with Corporates and

Academia, and help enable interaction and transfer of knowledge between the two

communities.

For more details - https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/center-executive-education/

Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)

Bennett University’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is India’s leading

institution that promotes entrepreneurial leadership in all spheres of life. With support from

the Babson Collaborative, it brings global best practices to its students. At the same time, the

Times Group’s legacy ensures that its approach to learning is deeply rooted in Indian cultural

and business context.

At CIE, students develop an entrepreneurial way of thinking and action. This provides them

with life-long skills of innovation and seeking opportunities for value creation. Such

entrepreneurial leaders catalyze economic prosperity and bring harmony in societies globally.

Students acquire knowledge and develop skills needed for launching new enterprises, as well

as for leading existing businesses. With a focus on discovery and creation, a potential Startup

founder may leverage CIE’s offerings for building a new product and for finding viable business

models. On the other hand, a student looking for a corporate career will acquire capabilities

for managing growth and creating innovative work culture. At the under-graduate and post-

graduate levels abilities for cross-functional collaboration are developed through classroom

activities, simulations and live projects.

Hands-on learning and reflection are the hallmarks of CIE’s approach. Its in-house startup

incubator – The Bennett Hatchery – provides funding and mentoring support to young

entrepreneurs. In addition to courses, workshops by industry experts, global Startup

competitions and Pitch-days are important parts of creating an exciting and valuable real-life

experience for all our students.

For more details - https://www.bennett.edu.in/center-of-innovation-entrepreneurship/

Organization Structure

Chancellor

(Sh. Vineet Jain)

https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/center-executive-education/

https://www.bennett.edu.in/center-of-innovation-entrepreneurship/


The Court

The Executive Council

Vice Chancellor (Dr. Raghunath K Shevgaonkar)

Selection Committees

Academic Council

Finance Committee

Planning Board

Project Team

HODs

BoS

PCs

Faculty & Lab Staff

Abbreviations:

• BoS - Board of Studies

• PCs - Program Coordinators

• DSA - Dean Student Affairs

• CFO - Chief Finance Officer

• FC - Financial Controller

• CAM - Chief Admin Manager

• COE - Controller of Examinations

Schools:

• Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

• Law (SOL)

• Media and Liberal Arts (SOM&LA)

• Management (SOM)

Centres:

• Centre for Executive Education (CEE)

• Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)

Power and Functions of various Authorities & Officers of the University

The Court:

CAM

&

Staff

Registrar & Staff

DSA COE & Staff

Student Welfare Officer, Sports Officers, Wardens, Proctorial Committee

IT Staff

including ERP,

Website,

Hardware,

Networking,

Projectors,

Biometric etc.

Dean of

School(s)/

Director of

Centre(s)

Maintenance

Services,

Electricity, E&M,

AC,

Compliances

etc.

Librarian

& staff

Digital /School

Marketing,

Communication,

Hired agencies and

Call Centre

Services

Placement

Team

Admin Staff, Wellness Centre, Mess, Cafeteria, Reception, Security, Horticulture, Tuck shop, Laundry, Housekeeping, Pantry Services.

FC & Staff

Head IT

Services

CFO Head

Placements

and

External

Affairs

Director (HR) & Staff

President BU

Head

Operations

Head

Marketing

& Staff


The Court primarily is an advisory body but have the following general power and functions,

namely: -

(a) to review from time to time, the broad policies and programs of the University and

suggest measures for the working, improvement and development of the University;

(b) to consider and pass resolutions on the Annual Report and Annual Accounts of the

University and Audit Report of such accounts;

(c) to advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice;

(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed.

The Executive Council:

The Executive Council is the principal executive body of the University. The Executive Council

have the power of management and administration of the revenues and property of the

University and the conduct of all administrative affairs of the University, not otherwise

provided for in the Act. It has following powers namely

(a) to approve the annual report, annual accounts and financial estimates of the

University,

(b) to create, add, close the Schools/Centres/Department at any time under the relevant

provisions of the Act

(c) to create teaching and other academic posts including Chairs and to ratify the

appointments such as Professors, Associate/Assistant Professors, and other members

of the teaching/non-teaching staff as may be necessary, on the recommendations of

the selection committees constituted for the purpose,

(d) to fix the emoluments and define the duties and functions and conditions of service of

Professors, Associate/Assistant Professors, and other members of the teaching/ non-

teaching staff,

(e) provide for the appointment of Visiting Professors, Emeritus Professors, Consultants

and Scholars and determine the terms and conditions of such appointments,

(f) to approve administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make

appointment there to,

(g) to promote inter- facial research by making joint appointments of teaching staff in

different Schools, Department and Centres,

(h) to accept on behalf of the University any other Sponsoring Body, bequest, donation or

transfer of any movable or immovable property to the University,

(i) to manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments, property, business and

all other administrative affairs of the University and for that purpose to appoint such

agents as it may think fit,

(j) to invest any money belonging to the University, including any unapplied income, in

such stocks, funds, share or securities, from time to time, as it may think fit or in the


purchase of immovable property in India, which the like powers of varying such

investment from time to time,

(k) to approve fees, or other charges like registration fee and caution money, hostel

charges etc. to be paid by students and modify the same from time to time on the

recommendations of the Finance Committee;

(l) to fix limits on the total recurring and the total non-recurring expenditure for a year

on the recommendation of the Finance Committee,

(m) to provide for the building, premises, furniture, apparatus and other means needed

for carrying on the work of the University. to transfer or accept transfers of any

movable or immovable property on behalf of the University,

(n) approve entering into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University

and to make such regulations as may be required towards this objective,

(o) to entertain, adjudicate upon, and if it thinks fit, to redress, any grievances of the

salaried officers, the teaching staff and other employees of the University who may of

any reason feel aggrieved,

(p) approve such programs and of such minimum duration on its own volition or on the

recommendation of Academic Council, introduce, modify or discontinue a program;

(q) approve the procedure for admission to various academic programs including

minimum entry qualification;

(r) approve the Regulations governing the conduct of various programs;

(s) approve the costumes to be worn by participants in the Convocation;

(t) laydown and modify the charges for the issuance of academic documents or

certificates to the students;

(u) to approve rules/regulations to govern the appointment of examiners and moderators

and, if necessary, to remove them, and to fix their fees, emoluments and travelling and

other allowances after consulting the Academic Council,

(v) to select a common seal for the University and provide for the custody and use of the

seal,

(w) to frame rules for institution and grant of University fellowships, Assistantship,

studentships, medals and prizes,

(x) to regulate and enforce discipline among employees and students in accordance with

the Statutes and the Ordinances,

(y) to enter into partnership with industry, government and non-government agencies for

the advancement of knowledge and if desired establish a corpus of funds out of the

profits of such partnership; and

(z) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or

imposed on it by the Act or the Statutes.


(aa) the Executive Council may delegate such of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor, the

Registrar or such other officer of the University or to Committee appointed by it as it

may deem fit for performing certain specified functions for a specified duration.

(bb) provided that the Executive Council shall not make any Statutes or any amendment of

a Statute affecting the status, powers or constitution of any existing authority of the

University until such authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion

on the proposal, and any opinion so expressed shall be in writing and shall be

considered by the Executive Council; Provided further that no Statute shall be made

by the Executive Council affecting the discipline of students, and standards of

instruction, education and examination except after consultation with the Academic

Council.

The Academic Council:

Subject to the provisions of the Act and the Statutes, the Academic Council shall, in addition

to all other powers vested in it, have the following powers duties and functions, namely-

(a) to report on any matter referred to it by the Visitor or Chancellor or Governing Board or

Executive Council, as the case may be;

(b) to make proposals to the Management for the establishment of Departments, Special

Centres, Specialized Laboratories Libraries and museums;

(c) frame and revise curricula and syllabi for the courses of studies for the various

Departments/Academic Centres;

(d) to consider proposals submitted by Board of studies of the Departments of the

University;

(e) to promote research within the University and to requisition from time to time reports

on such research;

(f) to make recommendations to the Management with regard to the creation and

abolition of teaching posts and the emoluments and duties attached thereto;

(g) to recommend to the Executive Council the recognition of diplomas and degrees of

other Universities and institutions and to determine their equivalent diplomas and

degrees of the University;

(h) to recommend appointment of committees for admission to the University;

(i) appoint Advisory Committees or Expert Committees or both for the Departments and

the Academic Centres of the University to make recommendation on academic matters

connected with the working of the Department/Academic Centre. The Head of the

Department concerned shall act as convenor of such Committees;

(j) appoint Committees from amongst the members of the Academic Council, other

teachers of the University and experts from outside to advise on such specific academic

matters as may be referred to any such Committee by the Academic Council; consider

the recommendations of the Advisory Committee attached to various Departments and

Academic Centres and that of Expert and other committees and take such action


(including the making of recommendations to the Governing Board) as circumstances

of each may require;

(k) make periodical review of the activities of the Departments and take appropriate action

(including the making of recommendations to Management.

(l) supervise the working of the Library;

(m) promote research within the Institute and require reports on such research from the

persons engaged thereon;

(n) to publish lists of prescribed or recommended text books and to publish the syllabi of

prescribed courses of study;

(o) to make such arrangements for the instruction and examination of persons, not being

members of the University as may be necessary;

(p) to recommend to the Management the draft Ordinances regarding examinations of the

University and the conditions on which student should be admitted to such

examinations;

(q) to make recommendation to the Management in regard to the appointment of

examiners and, if necessary, their removal and the fixation of their fees, emoluments

and travelling and other expenses;

(r) to make recommendations for the conferment of honorary degrees and to confer of

grant degrees, academic distinction, honours, diplomas, licenses, title and marks of

honour;

(s) to make proposals to the Management for the institutions of fellowships, Assistantship,

scholarships, studentships medals and prizes and to award the same;

(t) to perform, in relation to academic matters, all such duties and to do all such acts as

may be necessary for the proper carrying out of the provisions of the Act, these Statutes

and the Ordinances;

(u) provide for the inspection of the classes and the Halls of Residence/Hostels in respect

of the instructions and discipline there in, supervise the co-curricular activities of the

students of the Institute and submit reports thereon to the Management;

(v) to promote the health and welfare of students and constitute a Council of Students

Affairs consisting of such number of teachers and students as may be prescribed by the

Ordinances to advise the Academic Council on matters relating to the welfare of the

students.

The Finance Committee:

The Finance Committee has the following powers and functions:

(a) Examine and scrutinize the annual budget of the University. The Finance Committee

shall recommend limits for the total recurring expenditure and the total non-recurring


expenditure for the year, based on the income and resources of the University and send

its recommendation to the Executive Council.

(b) Give its views and make its recommendations to the Executive Council, either on the

initiative of the Executive Council or the Vice Chancellor or on its own initiative of any

financial question affecting the University.

(c) The annual accounts and financial estimates of the University prepared by the Finance

Officer shall be laid before the Finance Committee for consideration and comments and

thereafter submitted to the Executive Council for approval with or without

amendments.

(d) Consider and make its recommendations to the Executive Council on all such matters

connected with the University, which have financial implications.

The Planning Board:

(a) It shall be responsible, under the direction of the Executive Council, for planning and

construction of all major infrastructure, academic support system and capital works.

The budget for such tasks shall be projected to the Finance committee for its

consideration and recommendations. Based on the recommendation of the Finance

Committee, necessary administrative approval for the expenditure shall be accorded by

the Executive Council.

(b) It shall have the power to give the necessary administrative approval and expenditure

sanction for minor works and works pertaining to maintenance and repairs, within the

expenditure limit approved by the Executive Council and within the allocated budget.

(c) It shall cause to be prepared estimates of cost of buildings and other capital works,

minor works, repairs, maintenance and the like, using the standard practices.

(d) It shall be responsible for making technical scrutiny of work proposed, as may be

considered necessary by it.

(e) It shall be responsible for enlistment of suitable contractors and acceptance of tenders

and shall have the power to give direction for the University works where necessary;

(f) It shall have the powers to settle rates not covered by tender and settle claims and

disputes with contractors.

The Chancellor:

1. The Chancellor shall by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University and shall

constitute interim Executive Council. The Chancellor shall exercise general control over

the affairs of the University


2. The Chancellor shall preside over the meeting of the Court, the Executive Council, and

convocation of the University, conferring degrees, diplomas or other academic

distinctions.

3. The Chancellor shall, in addition to the powers vested in him as chairman of the Court,

the Executive council and roles assigned under the Act, have the following additional

powers, namely: -

(a) To appoint and remove the Vice Chancellor; in the overall interest of the

University with prior approval of the Sponsoring Body. The Chancellor shall ensure

compliance to the requirements of Statute 9 for the Vice Chancellor before

removal of the Vice Chancellor. In case of resignation or termination of the Vice-

Chancellor, the Chancellor shall nominate a Senior Dean as officiating Vice-

Chancellor till such time new incumbent is put in place.

(b) The Chancellor may appoint the first Vice Chancellor of the University without

calling for proposal by the search committee as outlined in Statute 9.

(c) The Chancellor may confirm, modify or reverse any decision taken by the Vice

Chancellor in relation to any grievance of employees or students.

(d) The Chancellor may appoint the first Registrar of the University duly waiving the

procedure outlined for selection in Statutes 12.

(e) To call for any information or record;

(f) Such other powers as may be conferred by the Statutes.

The Vice Chancellor:

The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University

and shall be the Chairman of the Academic Council, Finance Committee and Planning Board

of the University. He shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the

University and give effect to the decisions of the Court and Executive Council of the University,

in letter and spirit and shall ensure that they are not contradictory in nature and practice. The

Vice Chancellor shall have the following additional powers and functions:

(a) The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at and to address any meeting of any

other authority or any other body of the University;

(b) It shall be the duty of the Vice Chancellor to see that the provisions of the U.P. Act No

24 of 2016, the Statutes and the Ordinances of the University are duly observed and he

shall have all powers necessary to ensure such observance;

(c) The Vice Chancellor shall have all the powers necessary for the proper maintenance of

discipline in the University and he may delegate any such powers to such person or

persons as he may deem fit;


(d) The Vice Chancellor shall be empowered to grant leave to any officer of the University

and make necessary arrangements for the discharge of the functions of such an officer

during the period of his absence;

(e) The Vice Chancellor shall grant leave of absence to any employee of the University in

the prescribed manner and if he so decides delegate such powers to any other officer

or officers of the University;

(f) The Vice Chancellor shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened meetings

of the various bodies/committees of the University;

(g) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions the Vice – Chancellor shall have

the powers to make short-term appointments for a period one year, of such persons as

may be considered necessary for functioning of the University;

(h) The Vice-Chancellor shall cause the budget to be made by the Finance Committee and

put before the Executive Council for consideration and approval;

(i) The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary on

any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under

the Act and shall convey to such authority the action taken by him on such matters

However, such acts should be informed to the Chancellor immediately without any

delay;

(j) Provided that if the authority of the University or any person in the service of the

University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-

section may prefer an appeal to the Chancellor within one month from the date of

communication of such decision. The Chancellor may confirm, modify or reverse such

action taken by the Vice Chancellor,

(k) The Vice Chancellor shall have the powers to enter into agreements on behalf of the

University as approved by the respective and relevant Committees or as approved by

the Chancellor;

(l) The Vice-Chancellor may delegate any of his powers to other officers of the University

in consultation with the Chancellor.

President BU

President shall include overseeing all the non-academic and corporate functions of the

University (under supervision and control of the Vice Chancellor) including but not limited to:

a) Marketing & Brand Building;

b) Admissions/ Enrolments;

c) Placements and Corporate Relations;

d) Human Resources;

e) Finance, Accounts, Taxation, MIS, Budgeting/ overall Financial Target management;

f) Project Management;


g) Administration & Compliance;

h) Information Technology;

i) Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions, as may be delegated or

assigned to him by the Vice- Chancellor, in consultation with the Chancellor.

Deans:

1. The Dean shall be the executive officer of the respective school and shall preside over

the meetings of its faculty and staff.

2. The Dean shall exercise such other powers and discharge such other functions as may

be prescribed in the Ordinances. The Dean of the School shall:

(a) report to the Vice Chancellor;

(b) be responsible for the conduct of academics in the school, records, and

compliance to academic policies and procedure as outlined by the Academic

Council;

(c) be empowered to withhold the Hall Ticket of student of the school for valid

reasons;

(d) exercise such other powers and perform such other functions, as may be

delegated or assigned to him by the Vice- Chancellor.

Directors of the Centres:

Director shall exercise general supervision and control over affairs of the Centre and give

effect to the decisions of the Vice-Chancellor and perform such functions as may be assigned

by the Vice-Chancellor.

1. Director shall prepare the budget of the Centre and forward the same to the Vice-

Chancellor.

2. Further, the Director of the centre shall:

(a) Report to Vice Chancellor;

(b) be responsible for the conduct of academics in the centres, records, and

compliance to policies and procedure as outlined by the Academic Council;

(c) Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions, as may be

delegated or assigned to him by the Vice- Chancellor.

Director Human Resource (Dir HR)

He shall be responsible for creating an environment in which the faculty and staff is motivated

to perform to their full potential. His role shall be to put the personnel policies of the


University into practice. It shall include strategy and policy development, recruitment,

conditions of service, dealing with promotions and disciplinary matters, including

implementation of HR rules and policies as per the service rules. These may include all or any

of the following:

(i) Develops University HR strategies by identifying and researching human resources

issues, establishing human resources objectives in line with University objectives.

(ii) Implements HR policies and strategies by establishing accountabilities, talent

acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare

benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health,

succession planning, employee relations and retention, Equal Employment

Opportunities (EEO) compliance, and labour relations.

(iii) Manages HR operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching,

counselling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising as per policies, and

reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production,

productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems;

accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.

(iv) Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting,

and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources;

developing action plans; measuring and analysing results; initiating corrective actions;

minimizing the impact of variances.

(v) Guides Vice Chancellor and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and

updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing

organization values.

(vi) Ensuring compliance with central, state, and local legal requirements by studying

existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to

requirements; advising management on needed actions to reduce, and if possible

eliminate, issues that could lead the University open to litigation. He shall be

responsible for developing strategies to deal with discrimination, whether it is on

grounds of gender, religion, age or any other illegal activities and grievances based on

these, when they arise.

The services of the Dir, HR can be terminated by the Chancellor on his/her own or as advised by the Vice-Chancellor by giving him three months’ notice or three months’ salary in lieu of notice, without assigning any reason.

Dir, HR may by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, resign his office with a notice period of three months or three month’s salary in lieu of notice, without assigning any reason. The resignation shall be forwarded to the Chancellor with specific recommendation by the Vice-Chancellor for consideration and acceptance.

The Registrar:

The Registrar will be a key officer of the University and have following powers and functions:


(a) be the custodian of the records, the common seal and other properties of the

University as the Sponsoring Body shall commit to his charge;

(b) conduct the official correspondence of the University on behalf of all or any of its

authorities;

(c) issue notices conveying the dates of meeting of the University authorities to the

members and make necessary arrangements for the conduct of such meetings and

also for other assigned duties by the Court/Executive Council/Vice-Chancellor from

time to time.

(d) supply to the Chancellor copies of the agenda of meetings of the authorities of the

University, as soon as they are issued and the minutes of the meeting of the authorities

ordinarily within a month of the holding of the meetings;

(e) in an emergency, when the Vice-Chancellor is not able to act, call a meeting of the

Executive Council forthwith, and take its directions for carrying on the work of the

University;

(f) represent the University in suits or proceedings by or against the University, sign

powers of attorney and verify pleadings or depute his representative for the purpose;

(g) the Registrar shall have the powers to enter into agreements on behalf of the

University as approved by the respective and relevant Committees or as approved by

the Vice Chancellor;

(h) perform such other duties and functions as may be specified in the Statutes or

prescribed by the Ordinances or as may be required, from time to time, by the

Executive Council or the Vice- Chancellor, and

(i) be the secretary of the Court, Executive Council, Planning Board and Academic Council

with or without voting rights as per their individual constitutions.

The Finance Officer shall –

(a) exercise general supervision of the funds of the University and advise it regards its

financial policy;

(b) hold and manage the property and investments including endowed property for

furthering any of the objects of the University;

(c) see that the limits fixed by the Finance Committee for recurring and non-recurring

expenditure for one year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended on the

purposes for which they are granted or allotted;

(d) be responsible for the preparation of the annual accounts and the budget of the

university for the next financial year and for their presentation to the Finance

Committee;

(e) keep a constant watch on the state of the cash and bank balances and on the state

investments;


(f) watch the progress of collection of revenue and advise on the methods collection

employed;

(g) have the account of the University regularly audited by the auditors as may appointed

for the purpose;

(h) call for from any office under the University any information or return that he may

consider necessary to discharge his financial responsibilities.

(i) The Chief Finance Officer shall be the ex-officio secretary of the Finance Committee

and shall not have right to vote.

(j) The Chief Finance Officer shall be responsible for all regulatory compliances, with all

authorities, related to Accounts, Tax and any other Finance related matter.

The Controller of Examinations

The duties and responsibilities of the Controller of Examination shall be as specified in the

ordinances of the University with respect to conduct of examinations or as assigned by the

Executive Council from time to time. The functions shall include all, but not restricted to :

a) Monitor examination schedule as per the Announce Academic Calendar of University.

To postpone or cancel examination in part or in whole, in the event where such need

arises, with prior approval from the Vice Chancellor.

b) Issue suitable guidelines and notices to all concerned, on impending examinations of all

nature including supplementary examination or examination of additional semesters or

Internships etc.

c) Issue of Date sheets for conducting different programmes, theory as well as practical

examinations based on academic calendar

d) Coordination of paper-setting work.

e) Issue of Invigilation Plan and duties, examiners etc

f) Preparation of seating plan

g) Finalize the students list eligible to take examinations in coordination with Schools/ERP

system, announce the list and where required declare list of debarred students due to

shortage of attendance or ant disciplinary action.

h) Nomination of flying squads or such like committees to ensure smooth and fair conduct

of exams.it may involve appointing external agency(s)/ observer(s) for conducting and

monitoring the examinations;

i) To arrange for printing of question papers and answer books and their safe custody;

j) Management and conduct of examinations

k) To arrange to evaluation and to process the timely publication of results and declaration

of same to the students;


l) In case of reported incident of Unfair means initiate necessary action to investigate as

per the rules on UFM and submit the report/findings/orders to the Registrar for

Promulgation.

m) Provide to Registrar hard copy of signed results and after same are uploaded/locked on

the ERP system to enable issue of grade sheets and Transcripts.

n) To submit report regarding examination(s) and results review to the Vice-Chancellor and

Academic Council;

The Chief Proctor

The Chief Proctor shall exercise such powers and perform such duties in respect of the

maintenance of discipline among students, as may be delegated/assigned to him/her by the

Vice- Chancellor, in addition to those listed below.

The Chief Proctor shall:

(a) monitor the disciplinary climate prevailing in the student community;

(b) take preventive steps such as issue of notices, warnings, instructions regulating certain acts, and other arrangements for the purpose of forestalling acts of individual or collective indiscipline;

(c) shall be responsible for liaison with the district administration in matters related to law and order in the campus;

Rules, Regulations and Instructions used for discharge of functions https://www.bennett.edu.in/about-us/ordinances-statutes-rules-and-regulations/

• The Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Act, 2016 (U.P. Act no. 24 of 2016) - Establishing Bennett University

• UGC letter on status of University

• BCI approval to Bennett University’s School of Law to conduct Integrated Law Programs

• First Statutes of University adopted by the Executive Council on 31 Jan 2017

• First Ordinances of University adopted by the Executive Council on 31 Jan 2017

Academic Rules governing various programs

• Ph.D.

• B.Tech.

• M.Tech.

• BBA-LLB(H) / BA-LLB (H)

• MBA

• BA (J&MC)

• MBA (BFSI)

Rules governing Unfair Means, Discipline, Conduct of students in Campus and Hostel

• Unfair Means • Discipline • Conduct of Students • Hostel Rules

Board, Sub-Committees and Other Statutory bodies of the University

(Composition, Power and Functions)

The Court

Powers and Functions already defined above.

https://www.bennett.edu.in/about-us/ordinances-statutes-rules-and-regulations/


Composition

Sl. Name Designation Position Remarks

1 Sh Vineet Jain Chancellor Chairman Ex officio

2 Dr Raghunath Shevgaonkar Vice Chancellor Member Ex officio

3 Mr Deepak Parekh Chairman, HDFC

Bank

Member Nominee of the

Sponsoring Body/

Chancellor

4 Mr Rakesh Bharti

Mittal

Vice Chairman,

Bharti Enterprises

Member As Above

5 Mr Alok Ranjan, IAS IAS (Retd) Member As Above

6 Vacant Member As Above

7 Prof Zvi Galil Dean, Georgia

Institute of

Technology

Member Eminent Educationist

Nominee of Chancellor

8 Prof Devang V Khakhar Director, IIT-

Mumbai

Member As Above

9 Prof Suneet Tuli Dean, School of

Engineering &

Applied Sciences

Member Ex Officio

10 Vacant Dean, School of

Management

Member Ex officio

11 Prof V C Vivekanandan Dean School of Law Member Ex Officio

12 Col Vijay Kumar (Retd), SM,

VSM

Registrar Non-

Member

Secretary

Ex officio


The Executive Council

Powers and Functions already defined above.

Composition

Sl. Name Designation Position

1 Mr Vineet Jain Chancellor Chairman (Ex-Officio)

2 Dr Raghunath Shevgaonkar Vice Chancellor Member (Ex officio)

3

One officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary from the Higher Education Department

To be nominated by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh (Nomination sought)

Member (Ex officio)

4 Prof Suneet Tuli Dean, SEAS Member (Ex officio)

5 Vacant Dean, SOM Member (Ex officio)

6 Prof V C Vivekanandan Dean, SOL Member (Ex officio)

7 Mr Ajay Batra Director, CIE Member (Ex officio)

8 Sh Sunil Mathur

MD and CEO, Siemens Ltd, Nominee from Industry/ Corporate nominated by the Sponsoring Body and Chancellor

Member

9 Mr Bhaskar Pramanik

Chairman, Microsoft Corporation(India) Pvt Ltd, Nominee from Industry/ Corporate nominated by the Sponsoring Body and Chancellor

Member

10 To be nominated

Nominee from Industry/ Corporate nominated by the Sponsoring Body and Chancellor

Member

11 To be nominated

Nominee from Industry/ Corporate nominated by the Sponsoring Body and Chancellor

Member

12 Prof Sartaj Sahni

Distinguished Professor of

Computing, University of

Florida

Eminent Educationist –Nominee of Chancellor

13 Prof Deepak Khazanchi Dean-IST, University of Nebraska, Omaha

Eminent Educationist –Nominee of Chancellor

14 Col (Retd) Vijay Kumar, SM, VSM

Registrar Non-Member Secretary

15 Mr Venkatesh Vaidyanathan CFO Special Non-Member

Invitee


The Academic Council

The powers and functions have been defined above.

Composition

Sl. Name Designation Position Remarks

1 Dr Raghunath Shevgaonkar Vice Chancellor Chairman Ex officio

2 Prof Suneet Tuli Dean, SEAS Member Ex officio

3 Vacant Dean, SOM Member Ex officio

4 Prof V C Vivekanandan Dean, SOL Member Ex officio

5 Mr Ajay Batra Director, CIE Member Ex officio

6 Prof Sunil Saxena Head, SOM&LA Member Ex officio

7 Prof Deepak Garg HOD, CSE Member Ex officio

8 Prof Thayagrajn HOD, Physics Member Ex officio

9 Prof Rama S. Komaragiri HOD, ECE Member Ex officio

10 Prof Talakokula Visalakshi HOD, Civil Engg Member Ex officio

11 Prof Vinayak Ranjan HOD, Mech Member Ex officio

12 Prof Rajinder Chauhan HOD, Biotech Member Ex officio

13 Dr Vinod Shastri Head-Academics, CIE Member Ex officio

14 Prof Shivani Goel Professor Member Seniority and rotation

15 Prof Nilanjan Banik Professor Member -do-

16 Dr Sangeeta Shukla Associate Professor Member -do-

17 Dr S Chung Associate Professor Member -do-

18 To be nominated Assistant Professor Member -do-

19 Dr Vipul Mishra Assistant Professor Member -do-

20 Prof Surendra Prasad IIT, Delhi

Member Distinguished Academician/ Nominee of Chancellor

21 Prof S K Kak Distinguished Academician

Member Nominee of Chancellor

22 Dr Ganesh N Industry Professional Member Nominee of Chancellor

23 To be nominated Industry Professional Member Nominee of Chancellor

24 Dr Sanjay Kataria Librarian Special Invitee

Ex officio

25 Col Vijay Kumar (Retd), SM, VSM

Registrar Member Secretary

Ex officio


The Boards of Studies

The Board of Studies in respective School/Departments shall have following composition:

(a) The Dean of the School/Director of centre/HOD of Department as Chairperson

respectively;

(b) The Heads of Departments (for School);

(c) The Professors in the Departments in the school;

(d) One Associate and Assistant Professor, by rotation according to seniority, from each

Department in the School;

(e) Two members elected by the Academic Council for their special knowledge in any

subject assigned to the School or in any allied branch of knowledge;

(f) Such other members, but not exceeding two, as may be specified in the Ordinances;

Every Board shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as:

(a) organise instruction and research in the subject under the general supervision of the

Dean and the Academic Council;

(b) consider and make recommendation to the Dean of school and the Academic Council

on any academic matter pertaining to its sphere of work, as may appear to it necessary

or on any matter referred to it by the Dean, or the Academic Council;

(c) recommend introduction, alteration and modification of courses in the Program;

(d) recommend creation, abolition and upgrading of research posts in the Department in

accordance with its needs;

(e) organise Lectures, Seminars, Symposia, etc. from time to time;

(f) consider applications for admission to the Ph.D. Program in the Department;

(g) consider and recommend research schemes;

(h) appoint research supervisors;

(i) Consider to constitute its Sub-committee (s) if required. A Sub-Committee may be

constituted by the Board of Studies to discharge the duties in any specified area. The

Sub-Committee shall stand dissolved after it had completed the work assigned to it.

The Sub-Committee shall perform such function, as may be assigned to it by the Board

of Studies.

Selection/Promotion Committees


The Selection Committee shall be constituted as per the extant UGC regulations on the subject

and shall comprise.

(a) Vice Chancellor - Chairman

(b) Dean (of respective school)/Director of the respective centre.

(c) Head of respective Departments (if professor).

(d) Dir, HR Department.

(e) Subject Expert(s) as decided by the Vice Chancellor

Standing Proctorial Committee

1. The Standing Proctorial committee of the University shall have following composition.

(a) Dr. Vipul Mishra - SEAS/member

(b) Mr Rajib Sarkar - SOM/member

(c) Dr Shruti Jain - SOM & LA/member

(d) Dr. Jacob Panickasseril - SOL/member

(e) Mr Harish Srivastava - Head Admin /Member

(f) Ms Manisha Shukla - Student welfare officer (Member /Secy)

2. All members shall be ex-officio. The committee shall be valid for a period of 2 yr’s w.e.f

the date of constitution.

3. The quorum for the meeting shall be minimum of 4 members. In case of absence of

chairperson, the next senior member shall preside over the meeting.

4. The committee shall be responsible to investigate all cases of indiscipline, referred to

it by the Vice Chancellor and/or chief proctor, and submit the report within the

specified time. The committee is empowered to call the students against whom report

has been received or those reported to be witness or any other student as it may deem

necessary during the course of investigation or any members of the faculty/staff as a

witness to the reported events.

5. The committee shall only investigate the event(s) (and not give any recommendation

w.r.t the punishment) and submit its report to the chief proctor, who then shall decide

on further course of action. However, the committee may provide recommendations

for improvement in the disciplinary procedures or the steps to ensure that such acts

are not repeated in future.

Mode of public participation

Through various notices and website, the University provides all the information to the public.

Official Documents and their Availability

University Brochure Click Here

https://www.bennett.edu.in/admission/admission-process/


Mandatory disclosure required by UGC https://www.bennett.edu.in/mandatory-disclosure/

Academic Calendar(s) https://www.bennett.edu.in/notices-registrar-office/

(a) All Programs less MBA-BFSI

(b) MBA (BFSI Program)

Admission Procedures https://www.bennett.edu.in/admission/admission-process/

List of PhD Students/Scholars Click Here

UGC letter on status of University Click Here

Information Submitted to UGC: Maintenance of Standards By Private Universities Click Here

BCI approval to Bennett University’s School of Law to conduct Integrated Law Programs Click Here

Policy on dealing with cases of sexual harassment and committee Click Here

Anti-ragging policy and committee Click Here

Procedure Followed in Decision-Making Process

The procedure for settlement of disputes between employees or students and the

University.

Subject to provisions of section 32 and 33 of the U.P. Act No 24 of 2016 the university shall

provide a fair and reasonable opportunity to employees or students who have any grievance

about any aspects of their employment/rules/grievance with the University. The grievance

redress mechanism is as per web link below

https://www.bennett.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Greivance-Mech-Emp-and-

Students.pdf

Faculty and Officers’ List with Contact Details

Faculty (School/Department wise) - Click here

Authorities of the University - Click here

Contact details - Click here

Scholarship

https://www.bennett.edu.in/mandatory-disclosure/

https://www.bennett.edu.in/notices-registrar-office/

https://www.bennett.edu.in/admission/admission-process/

https://www.bennett.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Template-of-the-proforma-for-uploading-data-regarding-Ph.D.-Scholars.pdf

http://www.bennett.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Status-of-Bennett-University.pdf

https://www.bennett.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/0-UGC-proforma-v7A-23-vk0506.pdf

http://www.barcouncilofindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Status-of-Law-College.pdf

https://www.bennett.edu.in/Policy-Sexual-Harrasment.pdf

http://www.bennett.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Anti-Ragging-Policy-and-Ctte.pdf

https://www.bennett.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Greivance-Mech-Emp-and-Students.pdf

https://www.bennett.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Greivance-Mech-Emp-and-Students.pdf

https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/faculty-at-bennett-university/

https://www.bennett.edu.in/about-us/leadership/

https://www.bennett.edu.in/contact-us/


The University as a very special gesture has announced the Chancellor Scholarship of Rs. 50000/- to each of the students admitted to the B.Tech. Programs in A.Y. 2016-17. The said scholarship is applicable for all 4 years.

Further a Bennett Talent Scholarship Scheme was also announced to the meritorious students, with tuition waivers ranging from 25% to 60%, depending on JEE (Main) score for students admitted in 2016-17.

The Bennett Talent Scholarship scheme has also been announced for the A.Y. 2017-18 and comprise tuition fee waiver from 20% to 50% based on the merit drawn on JEE scores.

The Bennett Talent Scholarship scheme has also been announced for the A.Y. 2018-19 and comprise tuition fee waiver from 20% to 100% based on the merit drawn on JEE scores or 10+2 scores.

Further the University has announced Academic Scholarship of upto 20% of TF based on academic performance.

Information available in Electronic form

All information pertaining to the University are available on its website.

Means, Methods and Facilities available to Citizens for obtaining information

The general and relevant information may be obtained thru University’s website, by

telephone and emails to University’s authorities.

The information under RTI may be routed through UGC, as per current rules on the subject.

Public Information Officer (PIO) and First Appellate Authority

Authority under RTI

Name & Designation Address of Office Phone No. & Email IDs

PIO Col. (Retd) Vijay Kumar, SM, VSM Registrar

Bennett University Plot Nos : 8-11, Tech Zone II, Greater Noida - 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India.

0120-7199311 [email protected]

First Appellate Authority

Dr. Raghunath K Shevgaonkar Vice Chancellor

Bennett University Plot Nos : 8-11, Tech Zone II, Greater Noida - 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India.

0120-7199600 [email protected]

Incumbency Statement


(Officers of the University)

Post Name From To

Chancellor Mr. Vineet Jain 20.09.2016 Till date

Vice Chancellor Dr. Yaj Medury

Prof. Raghunath K Shevgaonkar

21.09.2016

22.01.2018

21.01.2018

Till date

President Bennett University Mr. Sachin Jain 01.03.2018 Till date

Director, Centre for Innovation

& Entrepreneurship (CIE) Mr. Ajay Batra 08.08.2016 Till date

Director, Human Resource (HR) Mr. Ashok Raparia 08.08.2016 Till date

Registrar Col. Vijay Kumar (Retd.) 21.09.2016 Till date

Dean, School of Engineering &

Applied Sciences (SEAS)

Prof. Suneet Tuli

Prof. Sudhir Chandra, Actg Dean

08.08.2016

05.07.2018

30.06.18

Till date

Dean, School of Management

(SOM)

Prof. Saji Gopinath

Prof. Trichy Krishnan

Prof. Rakesh Singh, Actg Dean

01.04.2016

16.07.2017

07.06.18

30.11.2016

06.06.18

Till date

Dean, School of Law (SOL) Prof. V C Vivekanandan 01.05.2017 Till date

Prof. and Head School of Media

& Liberal Arts (SOM&LA) Prof. Sunil Saxena 15.06.2017 Till date

Controller of Examinations

(COE)

Col. Vijay Kumar (Retd.)

Prof. Sudhir Chandra

08.08.2016

01.11.2017

31.10.2017

Till date

Chief Proctor Prof. V C Vivekanandan 28.09.2017 Till date

Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Mr. Arun Jain

Mr. Venkatesh Vaidyanathan

21.09.2016

30.03.2017

29.03.2017

Till date

Dean Research & Consultancy

(DR&C)

Prof. Suneet Tuli

Prof. Rajinder Chauhan, Actg Dean

28.06.2017

05.07.18

30.06.18

Till date

Dean Students Affairs Prof. Milind Padalkar 09.05.2018 Till date