Board of University Teaching and Research
Committee info.
- About the Committee
- 2. Vision and Mission
- 3. Composition of the Committee
- 4. Functions of the Committee
- 5. Duties & Responsibilities
- 6. Procedure of Functioning
- 7. Meeting Notices & Minutes
- 8. Action Taken Reports
- 9. Gallery / Events
- 10. Contact / Support
About the Committee / Body
Overview, Purpose & Context
The Board of University Teaching and Research is a statutory academic body responsible for planning, regulating, coordinating, and strengthening teaching, training, and research activities of the University. The Board acts as a linking body between academic execution and academic policy, supporting the Academic Council through recommendations based on ground-level academic and research requirements.
The Board also plays a key role in promoting research culture and industry–university interaction.
Vision
To foster a robust teaching and research ecosystem that integrates academic excellence, innovation, and industry relevance.
Mission
- To coordinate and regulate instruction, teaching, training, and research activities
- To promote quality research and interdisciplinary collaboration
- To strengthen industry–university interaction
- To support academic decision-making through well-grounded recommendations to the Academic Council
Composition of the Committee
| Sr. No. | Name of the Person | Representative As | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. (Dr.) Anilkumar S. Gupta | Vice-Chancellor | Chairperson |
| 2 | Prof. (Dr.) Murali M. Bhupathi | Deans of the Schools | Member |
| 3 | Dr. Jaydeep B. Patil | Member | |
| 4 | Prof. (Dr.) Anil T. Gaikwad | One Professor, other than the Head of the Department, from the concerned Department, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor | Member |
| 5 | Prof. (Dr.) Sangram T. Patil | Member | |
| 6 | Dr. Tanaji R. Bhosale | Member | |
| 7 | Dr. Sarika S. Wandre | Member | |
| 8 | Dr. Vidya L. Badadare | Member | |
| 9 | Dr. Namita S. Patil | Director, R&D | Member |
| 10 | Prof. (Dr.) Jayendra A. Khot | Registrar | Member Secretary |
Functions of the Committee
The Board of University Teaching and Research performs the following key functions:
- Controls, regulates, and coordinates teaching, training, and research
- Promotes industry–university interaction
- Advises on academic and research programmes
- Facilitates collaboration with other universities and research organisations
- Supports academic planning through structured recommendations
Duties & Responsibilities
The Board shall exercise the following powers and responsibilities:
- Recommend to the Academic Council the conduct of instruction, teaching, training, and research
- Recommend to the Academic Council the requirements of teachers in respective subjects
- Recognize research guides in accordance with applicable regulations
- Determine programmes of instruction, teaching, training, and research
- Decide the nature and extent of academic and research work to be undertaken by teachers
- Promote and facilitate collaboration and advisory services with external institutions and organisations
- Approve subjects for research and other requirements for research degrees
Procedure of Functioning
Meetings
- The Board shall ordinarily meet twice a year.
- Additional meetings may be convened if required.
Presiding Authority
- The Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the meetings.
- In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, a Dean nominated by the Vice-Chancellor shall preside.
Decision-Making
- Decisions and recommendations are made through formal deliberations and recorded in minutes.
- Recommendations are forwarded to the Academic Council for consideration and approval, wherever required.
Secretariat & Communication
The Registrar, as Member Secretary, is responsible for:
- Issuing notices and agendas
- Recording minutes
- Communicating decisions and recommendations to concerned authorities