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Academic Committee
The Academic Committee functions under the guidance of the Chairperson (MBA) and in close coordination with the MBA Office. It serves as a vital bridge between the student body, faculty, and administration, ensuring that academic excellence remains at the core of the institute’s operations. The committee plays a pivotal role in enabling a seamless academic experience for students while upholding the institute’s educational values and mission.
Below are the various initiatives and activities undertaken by the committee throughout the academic year to ensure efficient academic governance and a conducive learning environment.
Academic Support & Coordination
- The committee acts as a liaison between students, faculty, the MBA Office, the Chairperson – MBA, and the Dean (Academics), ensuring that academic issues and suggestions are addressed efficiently.
- At the beginning of the academic year, the committee plays a critical role in organizing the Orientation Programme, ensuring a warm and informative welcome for the incoming batch.
- It assists in the scheduling of classes and examinations in collaboration with the MBA Office and the Examination Cell.
- The committee also facilitates the organization of guest lectures, workshops, open houses, and panel discussions, enriching classroom learning with real-world perspectives.
Electives Pitching and Bidding
- The committee proposes new, industry-relevant electives to the respective academic areas and actively reviews existing courses for potential improvements while gathering insights from other management schools and student cohorts.
- A major responsibility of the committee is conducting the elective bidding process for second-year students, coordinating with the software provider and the MBA Office to ensure transparency and efficiency.
Skill Development & Placement Preparation
- The committee organizes certification programs in collaboration with reputed organizations such as KPMG, Grant Thornton, and others. These include workshops on Lean Six Sigma, Excel, and Visualization Tools, helping students develop valuable skill sets.
- It conducts mock Group Discussions (GDs) and domain-specific batch preparedness sessions, especially before and during the placement season, in coordination with the Placement Committee.
- The committee maintains a repository of past placement-related questions. It also organizes junior–senior and alumni interaction sessions before the Summer Internship Programme (SIP) and Final Placement processes, enabling students to gain valuable insights, guidance, and interview preparation support from seniors and alumni.
Academic Assistance Program
- A unique initiative facilitated by the committee is the Academic Assistance (Tutorship) Program for first-year students. This peer-learning system connects second-year and PhD students with first-year MBA students to provide academic support in subjects where additional help is needed. It also helps tutors develop leadership and mentoring skills through active knowledge sharing.
- The program includes structured tutor selection, regular sessions, proper scheduling, and feedback mechanisms managed by the Academic Committee in collaboration with the MBA Office.
Student Support & Monitoring
- The committee supports the Chairperson (MBA) in identifying and addressing institutional or academic challenges affecting students.
- It plays a monitoring role in maintaining academic discipline, including classroom conduct, attendance norms, and dress code compliance.
- The committee assists differently abled (PWD) students by providing the necessary support and assistance in both academic and official activities, ensuring an inclusive and accessible learning environment.
- The Committee ensures compliance with the rules and policies outlined in the MBA manual.
Executive Members
Aditya Raj Nair
Aliya Gupta
Ameya Joshi
Aniket Awasthi
Bharti
Bodhisattva Bose
Payal Sharma
Ritesh Sonawane
Shayan Ghosh
Shubham Garg
Vedanth Bhangadia