Governance of Pillai College of Engineering (Autonomous)
The college will have the following committees to ensure proper management of academic, financial and general administrative affairs:
The following are statutory bodies in the Autonomous College:
- Governing Body
- Academic Council
- Board of Studies
- Finance Committee
Governing Body
As per the guidelines issued from University Grants Commission, New Delhi, for the formation of Governing Body for Autonomous Colleges the UGC New Delhi, University of Mumbai and Higher and Technical Education Department, State Government of Maharashtra have appointed their nominees in the Governing Body of our college and we have constituted the Governing Body as follows:
| Dr. K.M. Vasudevan Pillai | Chairman & CEO, MES | Chairman |
| Dr. Daphne Pillai | Secretary, MES & Chairperson Management Board | Member |
| Dr. Priam V. Pillai | Chief Operating Officer, MES & Member Management Board | Member |
| Mr. Franav V. Pillai | Management Representative & Member Management Board | Member |
| Prof. Munawira Kotyad Pillai | Management Representative & Member Management Board | Member |
| Prof. (Dr.) Rabindra Kumar Sahu | UGC Nominee Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Odisha | Member |
| Mr. Pramod A. Naik | State Government Nominee, Joint Director of Technical Education, RO, Bandra, Mumbai | Member |
| Prof. Sunil Bhirud | University Nominee, Director, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Matunga (E), Mumbai | Member |
| Dr. Bernard M. | Educationist, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | Member |
| Dr. Sharvari S Govilkar | Teacher, Pillai College of Engg., HOD, Computer Engineering Coordinator IQAC | Member |
| Mr. Pragnesh Shah | Teacher, Pillai College of Engg., Associate Professor, EXTC | Member |
| Dr. Sandeep M. Joshi | Principal, Pillai College of Engg. | Member Secretary |
Functions of the Governing Body
Subject to the existing provision in the bye-laws of respective college and rules laid down by the state government / parent university, the Governing Body shall:
- Guide the college while fulfilling the objectives for which the college has been granted autonomous status.
- Institute scholarships, fellowships, studentships, medals, prizes and certificates on the recommendations of the Academic Council.
- Approve new programmes of study leading to degrees and/or diplomas.
- All recruitments of Teaching Faculty / Principal shall be made by the Governing Body / state government as applicable in accordance with the policies laid down by the UGC and State Government from time to time.
- To approve annual budget of the college before submitting the same at the UGC.
- Perform such other functions and institute committees, as may be necessary and deemed fit for the proper development of the college.
Academic Council
As per the guidelines issued from UGC, New Delhi, for the formation of Academic Council for Autonomous Colleges the University of Mumbai vide their letter no. Aff./ICD/21-22/1636 dated 23rd December, 2021 has appointed Dr. Sudhir D Sawarkar, Principal, Datta Meghe COE, Airoli, Dr. G.T. Thampi, Principal, Thadomal Shahani Engg College, Bandra and Dr. Hari Vasudevan, Principal, D J Sanghvi COE, Vile Parle as Nominees in the Academic Council of our college.
We have constituted the Academic Council consisting of the following members:
| Dr. Sandeep Joshi | Principal | Chairman |
| Dr. Sudhir D. Sawarkar | Mumbai University Nominee Principal, Datta Meghe COE, Airoli | Member |
| Dr. G. T. Thampi | Mumbai University Nominee Principal, Thadomal Shahani Engg. College, Bandra | Member |
| Dr. Hari Vasudevan | Mumbai University Nominee Principal, D J Sanghvi COE, Vile Parle | Member |
| Mr. Hitesh Modi | Director, Jaydee Electronics Pvt. Ltd. | Member |
| Mr. Satish Shetty | President Taloja Industrial Association | Member |
| Mr. Maruti Pawar | MD, Amptronics Techno P Ltd. | Member |
| Mr. Ravi Chandran Raj | Chairman and Managing Director, Arrows Mining Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | Member |
| Dr. Arun S. Pillai | HOD, Applied Science, Mathematics and Humanities | Member |
| Dr. Divya Padmanabhan | HOD, Automobile Engineering | Member |
| Dr. Sharvari S. Govilkar | HOD, Computer Engineering | Member |
| Dr. Monika Bhagawat | HOD, Electronics and Computer Science | Member |
| Dr. Avinash R. Vaidya | HOD, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | Member |
| Dr. Satishkumar L. Varma | HOD, Information Technology | Member |
| Dr. Dhanraj P. Tambuskar | HOD, Mechanical Engineering | Member |
| Dr. Priam V. Pillai | Teacher of the College | Member |
| Dr. Prashant Lokhande | Teacher of the College | Member |
| Dr. Prashant Nitnaware | Teacher of the College | Member |
| Dr. R. H. Khade | Teacher of the College | Member |
| Prof. Pragnesh Shah | Faculty Nominated by Principal | Member Secretary |
Functions of the Academic Council:
The Academic Council shall have powers to:
(a) 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 that where the Academic Council differs on any proposal, it shall have the right to return the matter for reconsideration to the Board of Studies concerned or reject it, after giving reasons to do so.
(b) Make regulations regarding the admission of students to different programmes of study in the college keeping in view the policy of the Government.
(c) Make regulations for sports, extra-curricular activities, and proper maintenance and functioning of the playgrounds and hostels.
(d) Recommend to the Governing Body proposals for institution of new programmes of study.
(e) Recommend to the Governing Body institution of scholarships, studentships, fellowships, prizes and medals, and to frame regulations for the award of the same.
(f) Advise the Governing Body on suggestions(s) pertaining to academic affairs made by it.
(g) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Governing Body.
Board of Studies
We have constituted Board of Studies for all Departments as per the UGC composition:
- Head of the Department concerned (Chairman).
- The entire faculty of each specialization.
- Two subject experts from outside the Parent University to be nominated by the Academic Council.
- One expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel of six recommended by the college principal.
- One representative from industry/corporate sector/allied area relating to placement.
- One postgraduate meritorious alumnus to be nominated by the principal. The Chairman, Board of Studies, may with the approval of the principal of the college, co-opt:
(a) Experts from outside the college whenever special courses of studies are to be formulated.
(b) Other members of staff of the same faculty.
Functions of Board of Studies:
The Board of Studies of a Department in the college shall:
(a) Prepare syllabi for various courses keeping in view the objectives of the college, interest of the stakeholders and national requirement for consideration and approval of the Academic Council;
(b) Suggest methodologies for innovative teaching and evaluation techniques;
(c) Suggest panel of names to the Academic Council for appointment of examiners; and(d) Coordinate research, teaching, extension and other academic activities in the department/college.
Board of Studies for Automobile Engineering Department
| Dr. Divya Padmanabhan | Coordinator (Chairperson) |
| Prof. Amey Marathe | Teacher |
| Prof. Ameya Nijasure | Teacher |
| Dr. Basavraj Talikotti | Teacher |
| Dr. S. R. Kumbhar | Academic Council Nominee Professor, RIT, Islampur, Sangli, Shivaji Univerisity, Kolhapur |
| Mr. Sanjay Nibhande | Academic Council Nominee Chairman, SAE-Western Section / Automotive Research Association of India, Pune |
| Dr. Prasanna Nambiar | Vice Chancellor Nominee, Principal Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla |
| Mr. Narayan Kulkarni | Placement Representative, Consultant / Ex Deputy General Manager, TOYO, Mumbai |
| Mr. Tejas Kamath | Alumnus Nominee Tata Elxsi |
| Dr. K. C. Vora | Industry Expert Ex-ARAI, College of Engg, Pune |
| Dr. Vivek Yakkundi | Subject Expert Professor, Saraswati COE, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai |
| Dr. Rajshekar Sadargi | Subject Expert, Professor, Shivajirao S. Jondhale COE & Technology, Asangaon |
| Prof. Vaishali S. Kumbhar | Other Member of Staff of Same Faculty |
Board of Studies for Computer Engineering Department
| Dr. Sharvari S. Govilkar | Coordinator (Chairman) |
| Dr. Prashant P. Nitnaware | Teacher |
| Prof. Varunakshi Bhojane | Teacher |
| Prof. Payel Thakur | Teacher |
| Dr. Neeta Deshpande | Academic Council Nominee (Proposed) R H Sapat COE, Savitribai Phule Pune University |
| Dr. Jyoti Malhotra | Academic Council Nominee (Proposed) MIT School of Engineering MITADT University, Pune |
| Dr. Kavita Sonawane | Vice Chancellor’s Nominee Professor, St. Francis Institute of Technology, Borivali West, Mumbai |
| Miss. Pranita Mahajan | (PG alumni) Alumnus Nominee Assistant Professor, SIESGST, Nerul, Mumbai |
| Mr. Samir Mahindre | Industry Expert Director, Jetatech Infoservices Pvt. Ltd. |
| Prof. Madhura Vyavahare | Other Member of Staff of Same Faculty |
Board of Studies for Electronics and Computer Science Department
| Dr. Monika Bhagwat | Coordinator (Chairperson) |
| Dr. Rajendrakumar H. Khade | Teacher |
| Prof. Ajit Saraf | Teacher |
| Prof. K. S. Charumathi | Teacher |
| Dr. Bhavana Ambudkar | Academic Council Nominee (Proposed) Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune, Savitribai Phule Pune University |
| Dr. Seema Shah | Academic Council Nominee (Proposed) HOD, Department of Computer Engineering, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engg., NMIIMS, Mumbai |
| Dr. S.J. Bhosale | Vice Chancellor Nominee, HOD, Department of Electronics Engineering, VJTI, Mumbai |
| Mr. Sambhaji N. Kadam | Industry Representative relating to placement Founder Member & Director, 1. Sai Vision Innovative Technology Pvt Ltd, 2. OB Energy Research Enterprises |
| Mr. Rajat Tyagi | Alumnus Nominee Senior Consultant, Deloitte |
| Mr. Prashant Kathole | Industry Expert, Director, Ecstatic Software Technologies Pvt Ltd., Pune |
| Prof. Ravi Biradar | Other Member of Staff of Same Faculty |
Board of Studies for Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Department
| Dr. Avinash R. Vaidya | Coordinator (Chairman) |
| Prof. Jayashree Bhosale | Teacher |
| Prof. Ruchira Patole | Teacher |
| Prof. Ameet Mehta | Teacher |
| Dr. Tusharika Banerjee | Teacher |
| Prof. Suchitra Patil | Teacher |
| Dr. Saurabh Nagar | Academic Council Nominee (Proposed) Assistant Professor, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, TN |
| Mr. Ketan Kolge | Academic Council Nominee (Proposed) M. D., RFID Tags and Services, Thane |
| Dr. S. J. Bhosale | Vice Chancellor Nominee HoD, Electrical Engineering, VJTI, Mumbai |
| Mr. Neil Ravindra Savant | Placement Representative CEO, NUOS Home Automation, Mumbai |
| Mr. Somesh Ransubhe | Alumnus Nominee Senior Software Engineer, Wipro Mumbai |
| Mr. Swapnil Gaul | Industry Expert Founder, NUMEREGION (TaraNG), Pune |
| Prof. Harsha Sharma | Other member of Staff of same faculty |
Board of Studies for Information Technology Department
| Dr. Satishkumar L. Varma | Coordinator (Chairman) |
| Dr. Sushopti Gawade | Teacher |
| Dr. Madhu N. | Teacher |
| Prof. Gayatri Hegde | Teacher |
| Dr. Sanjay Shitole | Academic Council Nominee (Proposed) Head IT, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai |
| Dr. Sunil B. Mane | Academic Council Nominee (Proposed) Asso. Professor CS, College of Engg, Pune |
| Dr. Kavita Sonawane | Vice Chancellor Nominee, Head CS, St. Francis Institute of Technology, Borivali |
| Mr. Shubham Satyam Verma | UG Alumnus Nominee Deputy Manager, Reliance Jio, Mumbai |
| Mr. Ankit Sharma | Postgraduate Alumnus Nominee Corporative Risk Senior Analyst, BNP Paribas Brasil |
| Mr. Manoj Sarode | Industry Expert Senior Consultant, TCS, Mumbai |
| Prof. Sheetal Gawande | Other Member of Staff of Same Faculty |
Board of Studies for Mechanical Engineering Department
| Dr. Dhanraj P Tambuskar | Coordinator (Chairman) |
| Dr. Priam Pillai | Teacher |
| Dr. Rashed Ali | Teacher |
| Dr. Gajanan N. Thokal | Teacher |
| Dr. Richa Agrawal | Teacher |
| Dr. B Rajiv | Academic Council Nominee, Associate Professor, Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Management College of Engineering, Pune |
| Mr. Debdatta Acharya | Academic Council Nominee Director, Icertis, Pune |
| Dr. Prasanna Nambiar | Vice Chancellor Nominee, Principal Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla Mumbai |
| Mr. Nandkishore Nemade | Industry Expert, Founder and Managing Partner Nikhil Comforts, Mulund, Mumbai |
| Mr. Anand Khandekar | Alumnus Nominee Director, Validus Analytics LLP |
| Prof. M. Durga Rao | Other Member of Staff of Same Faculty |
Finance Committee
As per the guidelines issued from UGC, New Delhi, for the formation of Finance Committee for Autonomous Colleges the University of Mumbai has appointed Prof. (CA) Pradeep Kamthekar, Finance and Accounts officer, University of Mumbai as Nominee in the Finance Committee of our college.
| Dr. Sandeep M. Joshi Principal, PCE, New Panvel | Chairman |
| Dr. (CA) Pradeep Kamthekar Finance and Accounts officer, University of Mumbai | Member |
| Prof. Pragnesh N. Shah Associate Professor, PCE, Nominated by the Governing Body | Member |
| Mr. Murli Nair Dy. Chief Financial Officer, Mahatma Education Society | Member |
| Mr. Alexander George Accounts Officer, Pillai College of Engineering | Member |
| Prof. Swapnil Gourkar Teacher, PCE, Nominated by the Principal | Member |
Functions of the Finance Committee:
The Finance Committee shall act as an advisory body to the Governing Body, to consider:
(a) Budget estimates relating to the grant received / receivable from UGC, and income from fees, etc. collected for the activities to undertake the scheme of autonomy; and
(b) Audited accounts for the above.
