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(Established under the Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Act, 2016)

(U.P. Act No. 24 of 2016)

Information under Right to Information Act, 2005

(Updated as on 01 March 2019)

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

12-27

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

27

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

28-33

7. Mode of public participation 34

8. Official documents and their availability 34

9. Procedure followed in decision-making process 34

10. Faculty and Officers’ list with contact details 34-35

11. Scholarship 36

12. Information available in Electronic form 36

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

36

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

36

15. Incumbency Statement (Officers of the University) 37


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 ‘The Bennett University,

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Act, 2016’ (U.P.

Act No. 24 of 2016), as passed by the Uttar

Pradesh Legislature, gazette notified vide No.

1402(2)LXXIX-V-1-16-1(ka)-25-2016 dated

September 16, 2016)

Definitions Act: Right to Information Act, 2005

Chancellor Mr. Vineet Jain

Ph. 120-7199301

E-mail: [email protected]

Vice Chancellor Prof Raghunath K Shevgaonkar

Ph. 0120-7199600


President (BU) Mr. Sachin Jain

Ph. 0120-7199400


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

Ph: 0120-7199311


Chief Finance Officer Mr. Pankaj Khandelwal

Ph. 0120-7199306


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 : NA

Website: www.bennett.edu.in

mailto:[email protected]


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 180 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 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 the following programs in

• Engineering (B.Tech.)

• Management (BBA, MBA and MBA(BFSI));

• Law (5 years Integrated BBA-LLB (Hons) & BA-LLB (Hons));

• Media (BA - Journalism & Mass Communication) and

• Ph.D. (Engineering and Applied Sciences).

When fully operational, the Bennett University will also 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 Innovation & 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 four key dimensions:-

• 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 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.

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.

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.

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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 Master 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

(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 has 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

At present, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is offering the following

programs:

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

Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics and

Biotechnology.

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

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

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


Back to top School of Management (SOM) - A.Y. 2016-17 onwards

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

• 2 Years MBA (BFSI) Program w.e.f. A.Y. 2017-18 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)

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 following programs:

• 5 years Integrated BBA-LLB (H) program w.e.f. A.Y. 2017-18 onwards

• 5 years Integrated BA-LLB (H) w.e.f A.Y. 2018-19 onwards

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

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

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


Times School of Media (TSOM) (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)

(Renamed from School of Media & Liberal Arts to Times School of Media w.e.f. 15 Oct 2018)

The Times School of Media 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 Times School of Media 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/

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE (Library)

The Learning Resource Centre at Bennett University is an agile set-up growing incessantly

towards fulfilling the University’s vision in achieving excellence in education and research in

all areas of Engineering, Technology, Management and Social Sciences. Through prompt

services, rich collection and meaningful interaction, it aims at helping students surpass their

own aspirations and have a global impact.

The LRC is equipped with a well-designed state-of-the-art infrastructure to complement the

requirements for reading and research.

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


It is well fitted-out and well stocked with relevant and appropriate learning and information

resources both in print and electronic. The resources are armed with latest collection of

Books, Journals, Magazines, e-Journals, e-Books and Databases from globally known

publishers. Major is to procure online/digital learning resources which allow users to access

them anytime, anywhere 24×7.

The LRC is fully automated using KOHA – Integrated Library Management System with 3M

electromagnetic/RFID enabled security gates, smart card, Self-check-in and check-out, RFID

Drop Box etc.

Taking a cue from our academic partner, Georgia Institute of Technology USA, LRC has

developed an Intellectual Repository of Bennett University in the name of “DRS@BU” using

Dspace – An Open Source Software. The purpose of DRS@BU is to capture, collect, organize,

preserve and disseminate intellectual output of the Bennett University locally and globally.

Many more exciting initiatives are being planned in near future to make the Learning Resource

Centre as the hub of academic and learning activities. Learning Resource Centre is currently in

the process of creating a database covering a wide range of national and international journals

and e-resources including JSTORE, WESTLAW, KLUWER LAW ONLINE, etc.

For more information - 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)

• MBA (BFSI) – (A.Y. 2017-18 onwards)

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

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


CENTRES

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/

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

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


Organization Structure

Chancellor (Sh. Vineet Jain)

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

• CFO - Chief Finance Officer

• FC - Financial Controller

• CAM - Chief Admin Manager

• COE - Controller of Examinations

• R&C - Research and Consultancy

Schools:

• School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

• School of Law (SOL)

• Times School of Media (TSOM)

• School of Management (SOM)

Centres:

• Executive Development Centre (EDC)

• Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)

CAM

&

Staff

Registrar & Staff

COE & Staff

Librarian

& staff

IT Staff

including ERP,

Website,

Hardware,

Networking,

Projectors,

Biometric etc.

Maintenance

Services,

Electricity, E&M,

AC,

Compliances

etc.

Digital /School

Marketing,

Communication,

Hired agencies and

Call Centre

Services

Dean of

School(s)/

Director of

Centre(s)

Placement

Team

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

FC & Staff

President BU

Head

Placements

and External

Affairs

Director (HR) & Staff

Head IT

Service

s

CFO

Dean (R&C)

Dean (Academics)

Dean (Student Affairs)

Head

Operations

Head

Marketing

& Staff


Power and Functions of various Authorities & Officers of the University

The Court:

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.

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.

Deans of Schools:

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.

Dean (Research & Consultancy) – DR&C

The DR&C shall be responsible for

(a) Formulate, Revise or update policies of the University pertaining to funded research

projects. campus policies, procedures and guidelines relating to research and

development;

(b) Responsible for administration of research funding, consultancy and contract research

management, in that to monitor effective utilization of funds of externally funded

projects and related financial matters;

(c) To establishment of research and development priorities/identify research focus

areas, formulate a research plan and create research groups and identification of

potential new areas of research and development;

(d) MoU with Institutions in India and abroad to encourage research activities amongst

faculty;

(e) Motivate faculty to initiate projects/ enhancement of the campus’ research culture,

and mechanisms that support the promotion of research performance;

(f) Maintain updated record of research projects;

(g) Management of PhD program in the University and implementation of

Guidelines/rules;

(h) Lay down policies and Promote Undergraduate research schemes and opportunities.

(i) Administration and monitoring of consultancy work in the University;

(j) Responsible for plans and projecting requirement of research infrastructure;

Dean (Academics Affairs )

Dean (Academics) shall occupy a unique place in the continuum of academic administrators,

as the facilitating link among Schools, Departments for all matters related to formulating

and implementation of policies dealing with academic affairs of the University. Dean shall be

the Principal Academic Executive Officer of the University and shall exercise supervision and

control over the academic affairs of the University, for implementing the decisions taken by

the different Statutory Bodies and the Vice-Chancellor of the University.


Dean Academics shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the senior

professors in the University and shall be required to perform the roles as listed in

paragraphs below, in addition to the teaching responsibilities as may be required.

Deans (Academic) Role and Responsibilities: these include, but are not limited to:

(a) Leading, and coordinating strategic planning, overall academic development and

updating of the curriculum; in that Dean shall issue suitable guidelines to all

Schools/Departments on policies, processes, and rules related to curricular

development, review and related issues and coordinate/resolve interdisciplinary issues.

(b) Oversee, monitor coordinate, facilitate and maintaining quality control of academic

programs shall be one of the key responsibilities of Dean (Academics). This may include

working closely with faculty and staff to ensure all academic goals are being met and

the curriculum of all programs is appropriate.

(c) While overseeing the implementation of different academic programs, he shall also be

responsible for maintaining an optimal balance between curricular and co-curricular

activities (including extension services).

(d) Coordinate and oversee the Publication and distribution of the curricula, syllabi, and

study materials by all Schools and Departments and monitor the provision of online

study material on LMS by all Schools, departments, and faculty.

(e) Supervising, Evaluating, and Supporting, along with other Deans of Schools/HoDs of

Departments, promotion of excellence in instructions, scholarly and creative

productivity, besides research, and academic service and creating centres of excellence;

(f) Coordinate and oversee the development of new programs by Schools and changes in

existing programs if required

(g) Dean shall also be responsible for developing policies and procedures for ensuring that

all accreditation criteria are being met for the programs and ensure compliance to the

effect.

(h) Finalisation of (i) academic calendar, (ii) timetable, (iii) All processes involving

registration of students for coursework and examinations before, during the semester

(iv) classroom arrangements and all other requirements for proper conduct of class

work (v) Academic rules/changes thereto (vi) formulation and implementation of

common rules across all schools etc;

(i) Supervision of the maintenance of up-to-date academic records of policies, procedures

and all categories of students;

(j) Monitoring, analyzing and taking corrective actions, where required on the students’

online feedback.

(k) Ensuring timely meeting of all the Institute level academic bodies like Board of studies,

Academic Council, research committees

(l) Arranging the issue of medals and prizes to the students as per defined policies;


(m) Generally, oversee and monitor the conduct of those examinations, under COE which

are to be conducted at the University level, as stipulated in the regulations and seek

reports on same being done under arrangements of faculty and Schools/ Departments.

This would also include monitoring and mentoring pre-examination and post-exam

processes.

(n) In coordination with Dean (R&C) formulate policies for the conduct of research and

execute the policy on the conduct of P.G., Ph.D. and other research programs, including

the examination of the thesis.

(o) To co-ordinate for the conduct of Convocation.

(p) To suggest the Vice-Chancellor any suitable steps from time to time, to strive for the

high academic standards.

(q) Vice-Chancellor may allocate other tasks as the requirement arises.

Dean (Student Affairs) - DSA

The scope of DSA shall generally encompass non-academic aspects of student life. DSA shall

plan and direct university activities related to student services and campus life. DSA shall

generally be responsible for serving as a point of information for students and responding to

students' needs. He/she shall look after the general welfare of the students and implement

initiatives to obtain a harmonious blend of intellectual and social life for the students. DSA

shall attend to all aspects of the University life which fall outside the classroom and which

contribute to the students’ development as mature, ethical and responsible human beings.

(a) His/her tasks and responsibilities will non-exhaustively include the following:

(i) Strengthen the value-added services for student welfare on campus

(ii) Campus life including all extracurricular pursuits and student discipline

(iii) Hostel administration

(iv) Promote student personality grooming through various Clubs, student Forum,

Sports etc.

(v) Create social consciousness and responsibility through avenues such as NSS, Red

Cross, NCC, and through working with NGOs.

(vi) Oversee campus cafeteria & eateries, their modernization, upkeep and quality

delivery.

(b) Further, DSA shall guide the students of the University in matters relating to the

following:

(i) Organization and development of students' bodies

(ii) Counselling and guidance facilities for students

(iii) Promotion of students' participation in co-curricular and social activities


(iv) Recommend financial aid to the students as per policies in effect from time to

time

(v) Foster healthy relationships between the students and academic faculty as well as

with the administration staff members

(vi) Maintain close liaison with Career advice services and guide students accordingly

(vii) Health and Medical Services for the students

(viii) Residential life of the students

(ix) Arrange facilities for the students' Educational Tours and Excursions, other than

those prescribed as part of academic curricula

(x) securing facilities for students for further studies in the country and/or abroad,

and career advancement

(xi) Any other problems of the students relating to the University.

(c) DSA shall also:

(i) Coordinate the activities of various Halls of Residence and have power of shifting a

resident student from one Hall/Hostel to another, if deemed necessary

(ii) Make arrangements with the Railway and Airlines for the issue of concessional

tickets to students during vacations, for educational tours and for students’

participation in extra-curricular activities and sports

(iii) Maintain the register of Alumni and foster communication

(iv) Perform such other duties and discharge such other responsibilities, as may be

assigned to him by the Academic Council/Vice Chancellor from time to time.

(d) In a matter of student discipline, DSA shall be represented in the proctorial committee

of the University through his/her nominee. DSA shall have following powers with

respect to maintaining discipline amongst the students:

(i) All incident reports of indiscipline amongst students shall first be reported to DSA,

directly or through Student Welfare Officer.

(ii) DSA may dispose a case summarily and award minor punishment/fines in case of

minor offences.

(iii) DSA shall refer the cases for investigation to standing proctorial committee in case

of serious breach of discipline.

(iv) Based on recommendations of the proctorial committee, dispose the case in

consultation with the President of the University.

(v) Direction of Vice Chancellor will be taken in all cases of rustication/

suspension/expulsion irrespective of duration.


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 Chief 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;

Rules, Regulations and Instructions used for discharge of functions https://www.bennett.edu.in/notices-registrar-office/

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

• UGC letter on status of Bennett 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, as revised.

Academic Rules governing various programs

• Ph.D.

• B.Tech.

• MBA

• Integrated BBA-LLB(H) / BA-LLB (H)

• MBA (BFSI)

• BBA

• BA (J&MC)

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

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

Policies

• Anti-Plagiarism Policy-BU

• Internship Policy Applicable for (School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, School of Management, Times School of Media)

• Internship Policy – School of Law (SOL)

• Placement Policy

• Policy on dealing with cases of sexual harassment and committee

• Anti-ragging policy and committee

• Grievance Redress Mechanism

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


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

(Composition, Power and Functions)

The Court

Powers and Functions already defined above.

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 Sachin Jain President, BU Member Ex officio

4 Mr Deepak Parekh Chairman, HDFC Bank

Member Nominee of the Sponsoring Body/ Chancellor

5 Mr Rakesh Bharti Mittal Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises

Member As Above

6 Mr Alok Ranjan, IAS IAS (Retd) 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, SEAS Member Ex Officio

10 Prof Nagendra Chowdary Dean, SOM Member Ex officio

11 Prof V C Vivekanandan Dean, SOL Member Ex Officio

12 Prof Sunil Saxena Head, TSOM Member Ex Officio

13 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

Member (Ex officio)

4 Mr Sachin Jain President, BU Member (Ex officio)

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

6 Prof Nagendra Chowdary Dean, SOM Member (Ex officio)

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

8 Prof Rama Komaragiri Dean Academics Member (Ex officio)

9 Prof Rajinder Chauhan Dean (R&C) Member (Ex officio)

10 Prof Milind Padalkar Dean Student Affairs Member (Ex officio)

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

12 Prof Sunil Saxena Head, TSOM Member (Ex officio)

13 Prof Sudhir Chandra COE Member (Ex officio)

14 Sh Sunil Mathur MD and CEO, Siemens Ltd.

Member

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

15 Mr Bhaskar Pramanik Independent Director, SBI, Sankhya Infotech Ltd., TCS Clothing Ltd.

As above

16 Prof Sartaj Sahni

Distinguished Professor of

Computing, University of

Florida

Eminent Educationist –Nominee of Chancellor

17 Prof Deepak Khazanchi Dean-IST, University of Nebraska, Omaha As above

18 Col (Retd) Vijay Kumar, SM, VSM

Registrar Non-Member Secretary

19 Mr Pankaj Khandelwal 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 Mr Sachin Jain President Member Ex officio

3 Prof Suneet Tuli Dean, SEAS Member Ex officio


5 Prof V C Vivekanandan Dean, SOL Member Ex officio

6 Prof Rama S. Komaragiri Dean (Academics) Member Ex officio

7 Prof Rajinder Chauhan Dean (R&C) Member Ex officio

8 Prof Milind Padalkar Dean Student Affairs Member Ex officio

9 Mr Ajay Batra Director, CIE Member Ex officio

10 Prof Sunil Saxena Head, TSOM Member Ex officio

11 Prof Sudhir Chandra COE Member Ex officio

12 Prof Deepak Garg HOD, CSE Member Ex officio

13 Prof K. Thyagarajan HOD, Physics Member Ex officio

14 Prof Talakokula Visalakshi HOD, Civil Engg Member Ex officio

15 Prof Vinayak Ranjan HOD, Mech Member Ex officio

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

17 Prof Shivani Goel Professor Member Seniority and rotation

18 Prof Nilanjan Banik Professor Member -do-

19 Dr Sangeeta Shukla Associate Professor Member -do-

20 Dr Neelam Chaudhry Assistant Professor Member -do-

21 Dr Vipul Mishra Assistant Professor Member -do-

22 Prof Surendra Prasad IIT, Delhi

Member Distinguished Academician/ Nominee of Chancellor

23 Prof S K Kak Distinguished Academician

Member Nominee of Chancellor

24 Dr Ganesh Natrajan Industry Professional (Chairman and founder 5F world, Pvt Ltd, Pune

Member Nominee of Chancellor

25 Dr Sanjay Kataria Librarian Special Invitee

Ex officio


Registrar Member Secretary

Ex officio


The Finance Committee


Composition

Sr. Name Designation Position Remarks

1 Prof Raghunath K Shevgaonkar Vice Chancellor Chairman Ex officio


3 Prof. Suneet Tuli Dean, SEAS Member Ex officio




7 Mr Sanjeev Shah Executive President, M&A, BCCL

Member Nominee of Sponsoring body

8 Ms Revati Jain Member, BCCL Board Member As above

9 Mr Pankaj Khandelwal Chief Finance Officer Non-Member Secretary

Ex Officio


Registrar Permanent Spl Invitee

Ex officio

The Planning Board


Composition

Sr. Name Designation Position Remarks

1 Prof Raghunath Shevgaonkar Vice Chancellor Chairman Ex officio


3 Prof. Suneet Tuli Dean, SEAS Member Ex officio

4 Prof. Nagendra Chowdary Dean, SOM Member Ex officio


6 Prof Rama S. Komaragiri Dean (Academics) Member Ex officio

7 Prof Rajinder Chauhan Dean (R&C) Member Ex officio


9 Ms Revati Jain Member, BCCL Board Member Nominee of Sponsoring body

10 Mr Sanjay Singh I/C Estate and Works Member As above

11 Mr. Ashok Bambroo Project Engineer Member Ex Officio (Nominee of Executive Council)

12 Mr Pankaj Khandelwal Chief Finance Officer Member Ex Officio

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

Registrar Member Sectary

Ex Officio

14 Mr Rajiv Nandwani Head IT Member Ex Officio

15 Mr Shyam Shankar Head B&C -BCCL Permanent Spl Invitee

16 Mr Sanjeev Shah Executive President, M&A, BCCL

Spl Invitee Nominee of Sponsoring body


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. The senior member

shall preside over the meeting, after notice is issued by Secy and meeting is

assembled

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

it by the Vice Chancellor and/or DSA, and submit the report within the specified time.

The committee is empowered to invite/ 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 investigate the event(s) and give the recommendation w.r.t the

punishment, as per discipline rules and submit its report to the DSA, who then shall

decide on further course of action. The committee may also 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

Ordinances, Statutes, Rules, Regulations, Policies, Instructions used for discharge of

functions and Documents related to establishment of the Bennett University, Greater

Noida are available on University’s website at following links

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


Mandatory disclosures 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 – Even (Jan-Jun) Semester 2018-19 (b) MBA-BFSI Program (A.Y. 2018 –19)

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

Fee Structure https://www.bennett.edu.in/admission/fee-structure/

Scholarship https://www.bennett.edu.in/admission/scholarships/

List of PhD Students/Scholars

https://www.bennett.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Template-of-the-proforma-for-uploading-data-

regarding-Ph.D.-Scholars-25.01.2019.pdf

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 of the University - Click here

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


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


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

https://www.bennett.edu.in/admission/fee-structure/

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/


List of Officers of the University with contact details

Designation Name Email Address Telephone (Ext.)

Chancellor Mr. Vineet Jain [email protected] +91 120-

7199301 (9301)

Vice

Chancellor

Prof. Raghunath K

Shevgaonkar [email protected]

+91 120-

7199600 (9600)

President, BU Mr. Sachin Jain [email protected] +91 120-

7199400 (9400)

Registrar Col. (Retd.) Vijay

Kumar, SM, VSM [email protected]

+91 120-

7199311 (9311)

Director (CIE) Mr. Ajay Batra [email protected] +91 120-

7199316 (9316)

Director (HR) Mr. Ashok Raparia [email protected] +91 120-

7199377 (9377)

Dean

(Academics)

Prof. Rama S

Komaragiri [email protected]

+91 120-

7199351 (9351)

Dean (Student

Affairs)

Prof. Milind

Padalkar [email protected]

+91 120-

7199341 (9341)

Dean (R&C) Prof. Rajinder

Chauhan [email protected]

+91 120-

7199429 (9429)

Dean (SEAS) Prof. Suneet Tuli [email protected] +91 120-

7199332 (9332)

Dean (SOM) Prof. Nagendra

Chowdary [email protected]

+91 120-

7199341 (9341)

Dean (SOL) Prof. V. C.

Vivekanandan [email protected]

+91 120-

7199402 (9402)

Head (TSOM) Prof. Sunil Saxena [email protected] +91 120-

7199421 (9421)

Controller of

Examinations

Prof. Sudhir

Chandra [email protected]

+91 120-

7199363 (9363)

Chief Finance

Officer

Mr. Pankaj

Khandelwal [email protected]

+91 120-

7199306 (9306)

Address of the

University

Bennett University

Plot No’s: 8-11, Tech Zone II, Greater Noida - 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Phone, FAX &

Website Phone: +91 120-7199300; FAX: NA; Website: www.bennett.edu.in


Scholarship

A.Y. 2016-17

The University as a very special gesture 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 announced to the meritorious students, with tuition fee waiver ranging from 25% to 60%, depending on JEE (Main) score for students admitted to B.Tech. Programs in A.Y. 2016-17.

A.Y. 2017-18

The Bennett Talent Scholarship scheme was also announced for the A.Y. 2017-18 and comprise tuition fee waiver from 20% to 50% based on the merit drawn on JEE scores for students admitted to B.Tech. Programs in A.Y. 2017-18.

A.Y. 2018-19

The Admission Scholarship was announced comprising tuition fee waiver from 20% to 100% based on the merit drawn on JEE/CLAT/10+2/CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/NMAT scores (as applicable) for students admitted to B.Tech/BBA/BA(J&MC)/Integrated BA/BBA-LLB (H) and MBA Programs in A.Y. 2018-19.

Further the University has announced Academic Scholarship of 20% of TF based on academic performance of the student; and a discount of Rs. 1,00,000 to children of BCCL Group employees.

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

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 (Academics) Prof. Rama S Komaragiri 15.11.2018 Till date

Dean Research & Consultancy

(DR&C)

Prof. Suneet Tuli

Prof. Rajinder Chauhan, Actg Dean

Prof. Rajinder Chauhan

28.06.2017

05.07.2018

10.09.2018

30.06.18

09.09.2018

Till date

Dean Students Affairs (DSA) Prof. Milind Padalkar 09.05.2018 Till date

Dean, School of Engineering &

Applied Sciences (SEAS)

Prof. Suneet Tuli

Prof. Sudhir Chandra, Actg Dean

Prof. Suneet Tuli

08.08.2016

05.07.2018

10.09.2018

30.06.18

09.09.2018

Till date

Dean, School of Management

(SOM)

Prof. Saji Gopinath

Prof. Trichy Krishnan

Prof. Rakesh Singh, Actg Dean

Prof. Milind Padalkar, Actg Dean

Prof. Nagendra Chowdary

01.04.2016

16.07.2017

07.06.2018

14.12.2018

21.01.2019

30.11.2016

06.06.2018

13.12.2018

20.01.2019

Till date

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

Head, Times School of Media

(TSOM) 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 Finance Officer (CFO)

Mr. Arun Jain

Mr. Venkatesh Vaidyanathan

Mr. Pankaj Khandelwal

21.09.2016

30.03.2017

02.08.2018

29.03.2017

01.08.2018

Till date