Academic Office (Dean, ADs and Staff)

The academic office plays a central role in the efficient functioning of academic activities within the institute, ensuring that students receive quality education, faculty have the necessary support, and academic policies are consistently applied. The academic office functions as the central hub for various academic activities, overseeing critical functions that contribute to the smooth operation of the academic ecosystem. Responsible for curriculum development, the academic office works closely with faculty to design and update programs that meet educational goals and industry standards. It plays a pivotal role in course scheduling, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, classrooms, and faculty to facilitate effective course delivery. The office plays a pivotal role in fostering student success by overseeing the registration process, offering academic guidance, and ensuring precise documentation of academic advancement. Additionally, the academic office is instrumental in implementing and communicating academic policies, handling grade management, and coordinating graduation ceremonies. By fostering communication between academic departments and faculty, the academic office contributes significantly to the overall quality of education in the institute. In addition to administrative tasks, the academic office plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of academic records. The office manages student transcripts, verifies enrolment, processes transfer credits, and conducts degree audits to guarantee students fulfil all graduation requirements. The office is also engaged in continuous improvement efforts, seeking feedback from both students and faculty to enhance academic programs and services. With a commitment to technology integration, the academic office utilizes information systems to streamline administrative processes and maintain up-to-date databases. As the central hub for academic affairs, the academic office is dedicated to facilitating an environment that promotes learning, supports faculty endeavors, and ensures compliance with institutional and accrediting body standards.

Dean (Academic)

 
Dr. S. T. Ramesh
Dean (Academic)

Phone: +91 431 250 3013
E-Mail : deanap@nitt.edu

As per the schedule ‘C’ of NIT statutes the duties and responsibilities of the Dean (Academic) are:
Admission and enrollment of students ; Finalisation of academic calendar, time-tables, registration of students for course work and examinations, class arrangements and all other requirements for proper conduct of class work ; Conduct of class tests and co-coordinating the finalization of session’s evaluations and for ensuring the timely declaration of results ; Supervision of the maintenance of up-to-date academic record of all categories of students ; Publication and distribution of the syllabi ; Organizing meeting of all the Institute level academic bodies ; Arranging the issue of all academic certificates, medals and prizes to the students ; To arrange or conduct of those examinations which are to be conducted by the Institute as stipulated in the Institute regulations ; To formulate policies for the conduct of research and steps to maintain suitable standard by implementing the Board of Governors/Senate decision ; To execute the policy of the Senate in the conduct of P.G., Ph.D. and other research programmes including the examination of the thesis ; To co-ordinates for the conduct of Convocation ; All proposals to modify the teaching programmes will be considered by BOAC, for which Dean (Academic) i.e., the Chairman and if approved will be sent to the Senate for formal approval ; To admit sponsored Early Faculty Induction Programme and Quality Improvement Programme candidates ; To suggest the Director to take suitable steps from time to time to strive for the high academic standards.

Associate Deans

Associate Deans
Roles and Responsibilities
 
Dr. Parthasarathy R
ECE
Associate Dean (Academic) / UG I

Phone:+ 91 431 250 3912
E-Mail : ugacad@nitt.edu

Admission, Enrollment ; Academic Schedule / Calendar, Assessments ; Publication and distribution of the syllabi ; Temporary Break of Study, Admission Cancellation ; Scholarships, No Objection Certificate ; Industrial Visits ; Curriculum Development, Board of Studies ; Feedback and follow-up ; Academic Audit, Data Management ; Co-ordination for the conduct of Convocation & Institute Day ; Data for Convocation / Institute Day ; Maintenance of Academic Records, Archiving of Academic Records ; Information for RTI / MHRD queries, NAD ; Study in India ; Any other duty assigned by the Institute.
Dr. G. Thavasi Raja
ECE
Associate Dean (Academic) / UG II

Phone: +91 431 250 3912
E-Mail : ugacad2@nitt.edu

MIS (Academic module) ; Course Registration, MIS, Course plans ; Co-coordinating the finalization of session’s evaluations and ensuring the timely declaration of results ; Performance Analysis Committee ; Results, Reassessment, Redo, Formative Assessment ; Updating of Regulations and incorporation in the MIS ; Any other duty assigned by the Institute.
Dr. R. Thilagavathy
ECE
Associate Dean (Academic) / PG

Phone: +91 431 250 3910
E-Mail : pgacad@nitt.edu

Admission, Enrollment ; Course Registration, MIS, HTTA ; Scholarships ; Academic Schedule / Calendar ; Assessments, Publication and distribution of the syllabi ; Co-coordinating the finalization of session's evaluations and for ensuring the timely declaration of results ; Performance Analysis Committee ; Results, Reassessment, Redo ; Temporary Break of Study, Admission Cancellation ; Industrial Projects ; Curriculum Development, Board of Studies ; Feedback and follow-up ; Academic Audit, Data Management ; Data for Convocation / Institute Day ; Co-ordination for the conduct of Institute day / Convocation ; Maintenance of Academic Records, Archiving of Academic Records ; Information for RTI / MHRD queries, NAD ; Any other duty assigned by the Institute.
Dr. Shelas Sathyan
EEE
Associate Dean / (MS / Ph.D.)

Phone: +91 431 250 3011
E-Mail : phdacad@nitt.edu

Admission, Enrollment ; Course Registration, MIS, HTRA ; Directed Study, Results ; Full time to Part time conversion, Temporary Break of Study, Admission Cancellation ; Data Management, Publication (SCI, SCIE, SCOPUS, ESCI) ; Co-ordination for the conduct of Institute day / Convocation ; Data for Convocation ; Maintenance of Academic Records, Archiving of Academic Records ; Information for RTI / MHRD Queries, NAD ; Any other duty assigned by the Institute.
Dr. R. Periyasamy
ICE
Associate Dean (Academic)

Phone: +91 431 250 3918
E-Mail : adacad@nitt.edu
Accreditation ; Peer Review ; Senate matters ; NIRF, Academic Reforms ; NAD, Academic Audit ; Data for Convocation / Institute Day ; Co-ordination for the conduct of Institute day / Convocation ; NAD ; Any other duty assigned by the Institute.

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