The Academic Council of the institution is the apex academic body which reports to the Governing Body and is responsible for all the matters relating to the academic functioning of the institution such as framing of academic policy, approval of courses, regulations and syllabi, etc. It is comprised of experts and seniors from both within and outside the institution. The term of the members shall be for three years except for the University nominee. The Principal, who is the Chairperson of the Council, shall convene a meeting of the academic council at least twice in a year and whenever required.
Functions of the Academic Council
Without prejudice to the generality of the functions mentioned, the Academic Council has the power to:
- Scrutinize and approve the proposals with or without modification of the Boards of studies with regard to courses of study, academic regulations, curricula, syllabi and modifications thereof, instructional and evaluation arrangements, methods, procedures relevant thereto etc., provided where the Academic Council differs on any proposal, it will have the right to return the matter for reconsideration to the Board of Studies concerned or reject it, after giving reasons to do so
- Make regulations regarding the admission of students to various UG and PG programs in the college
- Frame rules for sports, play grounds, co and extra-curricular activities and for proper functioning of the hostels
- Recommend to the Governing Body regarding the proposals for institution of new programs of study
- Recommend to the Governing Body regarding the institution of scholarships, studentships, fellowships, prizes and medals, and to frame regulations for the award of the same
- Advise the Governing Body on suggestions pertaining to academic affairs made by the academic council
- Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Governing Body
Structure of Academic Council
| S.No | Name of the person | Category | Designation & Department | Status of the person | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Dr. B. Arundhati |
Chair Person |
Principal |
Chair Person |
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
2. |
Dr.V.Madhusudana Rao |
Rector |
Management representative |
Rector |
VIIT, Visakhapatnam |
|
3. |
Mr.N.Srikant |
Executive Director |
Management representative |
Executive Director |
VIIT, Visakhapatnam |
|
4. |
Dr.K.Madhusudhana Rao |
Vice- Principal |
Vice-Principal |
Vice- Principal |
VIIT, Visakhapatnam |
|
5. |
Dr.P.Sekhar |
Member |
HOD - EEE |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
6. |
Dr.K.Murali Krishna |
Member |
HOD-ECE |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
7. |
Mr.B.Dinesh Reddy |
Member |
HOD-CSE |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
8. |
Dr.B.Prasad |
Member |
HOD-IT |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
9. |
Dr.S.Rambabu |
Member |
HOD-ME |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
10. |
Mr.M.Padmakar |
Member |
HOD-CE |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
11. |
Dr.R.Uma Maheswari |
Member |
HOD-ECM |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
12. |
Dr.T.Satyaguru |
Member |
HOD-BS & H |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
13. |
Dr.B.Prasad |
Member |
HOD-MCA |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
14. |
Mr.B.Dinesh Reddy |
Member |
HOD-AI&DS |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
15. |
Dr.P.Ramesh |
Member |
HOD-MBA |
Head
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
16. |
Dr.B.Sateesh |
Member |
Professor (ME) |
Senior Faculty
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
17. |
Dr.E.Laxmi Lydia |
Member |
Professor (CSE) |
Senior Faculty
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
18. |
Dr.K.Venkata Rao |
Member |
Professor (IT) |
Senior Faculty
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam |
|
19. |
Dr.Ch.Hari Govinda Rao |
Member |
Professor- (MBA) |
Senior Faculty
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam |
|
20. |
Mr.K R Satyanarayana |
Member |
Associate Professor (ME) |
Senior Faculty
|
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |
|
21. |
Dr.K.Babu Rao |
Member |
Director (Technical) |
Outside Experts (To be nominated by the Governing Body) |
Navayuga Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad, India |
|
22. |
Dr.M M Naidu |
Member |
Former Professor & Director of CSE, IT, MCA |
Outside Experts (To be nominated by the Governing Body) |
S V University college of Engineering, Tirupathi. |
|
23. |
Dr. Subrahmanyam Boyapati |
Member |
Analog Design Engineer |
Outside Experts (To be nominated by the Governing Body) |
Intel-Bangalore |
|
24. |
Dr.T.V.Raja Sekhar |
Member |
General Manager |
Outside Experts (To be nominated by the Governing Body) |
NTPC, Visakhapatnam |
|
25. |
Dr.R.Srinivasa Rao |
Member |
Director, Academic Planning, JNTUK |
University Nominees (To be selected by the VC, JNTUK) |
JNTUK, Kakinada |
|
26. |
Dr.L.Sumalatha |
Member |
Director of Evaluation, JNTUK |
University Nominees (To be selected by the VC, JNTUK) |
JNTUK, Kakinada |
|
27. |
Dr.V.Ravindranath |
Member |
OSD to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor and PRO, JNTUK |
University Nominees (To be selected by the VC, JNTUK) |
JNTUK, Kakinada |
|
28. |
Dr.A.Naga Jyothi |
Member Secretary |
Dean Academics |
Dean Academics |
VIIT, Visakhapatnam. |