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UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG


NEW DELHI - 110 002

PERFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION BY STATE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES FOR ASCERTAINING


THEIR NORMS AND STANDARDS

Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

A. LEGAL STATUS

1.1 Name and address of the University : Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

1.2 Headquarter of the University : Plot No’s 8-11, Tech Zone II,
Near Dabra Village.
Greater Noida, 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India
1.3 Information about University
(a) Website : www.bennett.edu.in
(b) E-mail : info@bennett.edu.in /registrar@bennett.edu.in
(c) Phone Nos. : 0120-7199300
(d) Fax Nos. : Not Installed.
Information about Authorities of the University
Phone
Authorities Name Mobile No. Fax Email
No.
022-
Chancellor Sh Vineet Jain 9833451446 NIL vineetjaintimes@gmail.com
30988799
Vice Prof Raghunath K 0120-
9818001702 NIL vc@bennett.edu.in
Chancellor Shevgaonkar 7199600
Col (Retd) Vijay 0120-
Registrar 9910981116 NIL registrar@bennett.edu.in
Kumar, SM, VSM 7199311
Finance 0120-
Manish Gaur 9871105344 NIL manish.gaur@bennett.edu.in
Officer 7199304

1.4 Date of Establishment : 07 August 2016

1.5 Name of the Society/ Trust promoting the : Bennett Institute of Higher Education
University (The University is sponsored by a (A not for profit company registered under
Company) (Attach copy of MoA/Trust Deed) section 8 of Companies Act, 2013)
The Certificate of incorporation, MOA and
AOA of the Company are attached as Annexure 1A, 1B and 1C respectively

1.6 Composition of Society / Trust/Company : Attached as Annexure 1D.

1.7 Whether the members of the Society/Trust/ Company are members in other Societies/Trusts or in
the Board of Governors in Companies? If yes, please provide details in following format.
Yes. Details attached as Annexure 2

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1.8 Whether the promoting Society / Trust/Company is involved in promoting / running any other
University / Educational Institutions? If yes, please give details in following format.

No, The Company is currently sponsoring the Bennett University, Greater Noida only.

1.9 Whether the promoting Society / Trust/Company is involved in promoting / running activities other
than Educational? If yes, please give details in following format

No. Currently, the company is not involved in any of the activities under reference.

1.10 Act and Notification under which established:

The Bennett University has been established, initially under the Bennett University, Greater Noida,
Uttar Pradesh Ordinance, 2016 (U.P. Ordinance No 1 of 2016) . The same was published in Gazette
No 1409(2)/LXXIX-V-1-16-2(Ka)- 1-2016 dated 07 August,2016 and duly notified by Government of
Uttar Pradesh vide letter No 1049(2)/79-V-1-16-2(Ka)1/2016 dated 07 August 2016. Copies of the
Gazette and notification of the Ordinance are enclosed as Annexure-3 and 3A respectively

Further, the bill for establishment of the Bennett University, Greater Noida was introduced in the U.P
State Assembly. The same was approved, as Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Act
2016, (U.P. Act 24 of 2016) . This has been published in Gazette No 1402(2)/LXXIX-V-1-16-1(Ka)- 25-
2016 dated 16 September 2016 and duly notified by Government of Uttar Pradesh vide letter No
650/90-S-1-16-63S/2016 dated 16 September 2016. Copies of the Gazette and notification of the Act
are enclosed as Annexure-3Band 3C respectively.

1.11 Whether the University has been established by a Separate State Act?

YES. Details and supporting documents are as per 1.10 above.

B. ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

2.1 Whether the University is Unitary in nature (as per UGC Regulations)

YES.

2.2. Territorial Jurisdiction of the University as per the Act.

Territorial Jurisdiction of the University is whole of Uttar Pradesh.

2.3. Details of the Constituent Units of the University, if any, as mentioned in the Act.

Nil, as on date.

2.4. Whether any off-campus centre(s) established? If yes, please give details of the approval granted by
the State Government and UGC in the following format

Nil, as on date.

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2.5. Whether any off-shore campus centre(s) established? If yes, please give details of the approval
granted by the State Government and UGC in the following format.
Nil, as on date.

2.6. Does the University offer a distance education program? If yes, whether the courses run under
distance mode are approved by the competent authority?
The University does not offer distance education Program.

2.7. Whether the University has established study Centre’s’?


No.

C. ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION


3. Academic Programs
3.1. Details of the programs permitted to be offered by Gazette Notification of the State Government and
its reference.
Under clause 7(b) of Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Act 2016 (U.P. Act 24 of 2016),
the University is permitted to impart and promote the study of Science, Engineering and Technology,
Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences and other various sciences not
specifically mentioned, Nursing, rehabilitation, Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Siddha,
Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Law
and other Professional courses and also History, Religion, Culture, Commerce, Economics,
Humanities, Philosophy, Languages, Education, Journalism, Social Sciences, Music, Art, Physical
Education etc. or any other subject as decided by the Academic Council from time to time through in
campus, off campus, offshore campus and satellite Centre’s or by conducting Centre’s or by distant
educational programs etc. as decided by the Academic Council from time to time.
3.2. Current number of academic programs / courses offered by the University

Currently following programs have been offered in respective Academic Years (AY):
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Sanctioned Actual Sanctioned Actual Sanctioned Actual Sanctioned Actual
Program
Intake Enrol. Intake Enrol. Intake Enrol. Intake Enrol.
UG Programs
B.Tech-Computer
180 156 180 148 180 196 420 430
Science Engineering
B.Tech-Electronics
and
30 16 30 10 60 55 60 36
Communication
Engineering
B.Tech-Mechanical
30 18 30 14 60 11 40 28
Engineering
B.Tech-Civil
NA NA 20 6 NA NA NA NA
Engineering

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B.Tech-Engineering
NA NA 20 8 30 6 20 16
Physics
B.Tech-
NA NA 20 11 30 8 20 12
Biotechnology
BA (Journalism &
Mass Communication) NA NA 75 72 120 100 180 154
-English
BA (Journalism & Mass
Communication) - NA NA NA NA NA NA 60 13
Hindi
BBA NA NA 90 92 180 147 180 176
5 years BBA-LLB (H) NA NA 60 57 60 60 120 121
5 years BA-LLB (H) NA NA NA NA 60 54 120 123
LLB (H) NA NA NA NA NA NA 60 **
PG Programs
MBA 30 29 30 14 40 16 50 35
MBA (Banking,
Financial Services & NA NA 60 43 90 90 120 45
Insurance)
M.Tech.-Computer
NA NA 10 3 NA NA NA NA
Science Engineering
One year PGD in
Digital Media - NA NA NA NA NA NA 30 **
English
One year PGD in
Digital Media - NA NA NA NA NA NA 30 **
Hindi
One year PGD in
NA NA NA NA NA NA 30 **
Business Journalism
PhD Programs
PhD in Engineering
& Applied Sciences 15 7 60 39 59 39 30 23
/ Law
** Registration is yet to be done on 19 Aug 2019.

3.3. Whether approvals of relevant statutory council(s) such as AICTE, BCI, DEC, DCI, INC, MCI, NCTE, PCI,
etc. have been taken to:
(a) Start new courses
(b) To increase intake

(i) For Programs in Engineering & Technology, Management Studies and Media & Liberal Arts.
Being a State Self-financed Private University established by the State Government, there is no
requirement for taking approval of AICTE for the above Programs.

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(ii) For Law Programs
The University is offering 5 Years integrated BBA-LLB (Hons) program since 2017-18. Further,
5 Years integrated BA-LLB (Hons) program has been introduced in AY 2018-19; and 3 Years LLB
(Honors) program is being introduced w.e.f. AY 2019-20. The existing sanction accorded in 2017
was reviewed and fresh sanction has been accorded for all the programs , vide by Bar Council
of India (BCI) letter No D:669:2019 (LE/STD.12/13 .7.2019 dated 26 July 2019.

3.4. If the University is running courses under distance mode, please provide details about the students
enrolled in the following format:
No courses are being offered under distance education mode as on date.

3.5. Temporal plan of Academic work in the University


(a) For MBA@, Engineering, BBA, Law and Mass Communications - Semester system
(b) For MBA Program (BFSI) - Trimester System
@ The temporal plan for MBA program has been changed from Trimester to semester system with
effect from AY 2018-19.
3.6. Whether the University is running any course which is not specified under Section 22 of the UGC Act,
1956 If Yes, provide details as per format
No. University is not running any Program which is not specified under Section 22 of the UGC Act
1956.

D Student Enrolment and Student Support


4.1. Number of students enrolled in the University for the current academic year according to regions and
countries:
The details of students admitted in the academic sessions 2019-20 ** are as per tables below

No. of students from No of No of NRI No of Grand


Particulars the same state students students overseas Total
where the University from (included students
is located (Uttar other in (c) and excluding
Pradesh) states (d) NRI’s
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
UG M 213 528 0 2 743
F 113 252 0 1 366
T 0 0 0 0 0
PG M 13 37 0 0 50
F 5 26 0 0 31
T 0 0 0 0 0
PhD M 4 6 0 0 10
F 9 4 0 0 13
T 0 0 0 0 0

** Registration is yet to be done for PGD in Media and 3 Yrs LLB(H) programs on 19 Aug 2019.

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4.2. Category-wise No. of students (Current strength as on date-31.07.2019):

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Grand


Total
Category M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total
SC 3 0 3 5 3 8 0 0 0 10 4 14 25
ST 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 7 9
OBC 25 5 30 48 10 58 10 2 12 89 31 120 220
PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
General 129 19 148 257 126 383 482 231 713 701 371 1072 2316
Total 159 24 183 310 139 449 492 233 725 803 410 1213 2570

4.3. Details of the batches of students admitted

As of now only 4 batches of students have been admitted in Academic year 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-
19 & 2019-20

Particulars Batch 1 Batch 2 Batch 3 Batch 4


Year of Entry - Year of Entry - Year of Entry – Year of Entry –
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
UG PG+ Total UG PG+ Total UG PG+ Total UG PG+ Total
PhD PhD PhD PhD
No. admitted to 190 29+ 226 418 60+ 517 637 106+ 782 1109 104 1213
the program 7 39 39
No. of Drop- Last date of
outs admission being 31
(a) Within four 2 0+2 4 6 4+9 19 11 6 17 July 2019, the data
months of shall be available
joining later
(b) After wards 7 0+3 10 24 2+9 35 30 10 40
No. appeared
for the final
NA 29 29 NA 14 14 NA NA NA NA NA NA
year
examination
No. passed in
the final NA 29 29 NA 14 14 NA NA NA NA NA NA
exam$$
No. passed in
NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
first class@@
$$ The university has a system of completing the degree requirements in a specified maximum
duration. Hence, there is no yearly pass/fail. However, the progress of weak students is monitored,
and action is taken in terms of load restriction and remedial classes. Total of 23 students of the
Ph. D Program of three batches have been de-registered, for not meeting the course work
requirement.
@@ The University follows a system of CGPA on the scale of 10 and hence pass division/class is not
applicable.
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4.4. Does the University provide bridge/remedial courses to the educationally disadvantaged students? If
yes, please give details.

The University identifies the weaker educationally disadvantaged students admitted in an


Engineering Program and has a provision to conduct bridge courses for them for 2-4 weeks before
the start of the Semester so as to bring them at par with the other students. In addition, the weaker
students are identified at various stages of evaluation and the concerned faculty organizes remedial
classes for them. The performance of such students is then monitored in the subsequent evaluations
to close the loop and action is taken accordingly.

4.5. Does the University provide any financial help to the students from socially disadvantaged group? If
yes, please give details.
The University provides tuition fee waiver on specific requests to the economically/socially
disadvantaged students.

4.6. In case the University is running M. Phil /Ph. D programs, whether it is full time or Part time and
whether these Programs are run as per UGC regulations 2016 for M Phil/PhD?

The PhD Programs have been offered both, in full and part time mode and same are in compliance to
the UGC regulations 2016 on M Phil/PhD Programs. Ordinances, Rules and Regulations for the Ph. D
Programs of the University are attached as Annexure-4.
Salient points of the Rules include:
(a) Minimum 60% marks are essential in Master’s degree to apply for the PhD program in
Engineering discipline. For Ph.D. program in Law, minimum 55% marks are required to be
obtained for applying for admission.
(b) Written test –named Bennett Research Aptitude test (BRAT) and Personal interview by
nominated admission committee, are mandatory for admission to the Program.
(c) Higher grades values are essential to be achieved and maintained during course work phase, to
continue with PhD program. Students are de-registered in case they fail to achieve minimum laid
down SGPA/CGPA at the end of semester or course work.
(d) PhD student has to pass an Oral Comprehensive Examination followed by approval of Research
Plan in order to qualify to become a scholar and commencing research work. The Oral
Comprehensive Examination is set up and conducted by an independent committee, constituted
by Dean (R&C) and approved by the Vice Chancellor.
(e) Scholar is required to have at least two publications (journal, conference, and seminar) of
which at least one should be a research paper in a refereed journal.
The University is not offering any M. Phil program.

4.7. Whether the University has a website? Whether the website is regularly updated?

Yes, The University has the Website www.bennett.edu.in . The website is updated regularly.

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4.8 How are the prospective students informed about the criteria for admission, rules and regulations,
facilities available etc.?
The University has adopted following means:

(a) Through the University Web site www.bennett.edu.in where complete information about
following, and more, is readily available to all the prospective students:
(i) programs on offer, seats available, eligibility and selection criteria/Process;
(ii) Ordinances and Academic Rules of all Programs, which lay down the Evaluation and grading
patterns, examination system, types of Courses, rules governing award of degree and
progression, rules dealing with various issues in conduct of programs, attendance rules,
discipline rules etc;
(iii) Faculty Profiles;
(iv) Curricula and brief Syllabi of all Programs;
(v) Fee and Scholarships;
(vi) infrastructure available.

(b) The University uses various other communication channels to inform prospective students on
admission related activities which include:
(i) News Paper Advertisement;
(ii) E mails to the prospective candidates, through the leads available;
(iii) Listing on Educational portals;
(iv) Use of digital campaigns.

4.9. Whether any grievance redress mechanism is available in the University? If yes, please provide details
about the complaints received against malpractices, etc in the University.
(i) Yes. The University has a grievance redress mechanism which is in compliance to the Act of the
University; the University policy on redress of grievances provides a fair and reasonable
opportunity to employees or students who have any grievance with the University or any of its
authorities/policies/decisions. The Grievance Redress Mechanisms for Faculty/Staff and
Students/Parents are given below:
(1) For Faculty and staff
University policy on grievance Redress mechanism for faculty and staff has been prepared
dealing with different kinds of grievances. The grievance Redressal mechanism has three
levels of grievance redressal of which Level-III is the Appellate Authority. A brief matrix of
grievances and their redress is as follows

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MATRIX FOR GRIEVANCE HANDLING AUTHORITIES
(2) Grievances of the Faculty.
Nature of Grievances (List is Level-I Level-II Grievance Appellate
not complete) Grievance Handling Authority
Handling authority
1. Against an action of Peer Head of the
Authority Dean of the VC
Group Department School
2. Against Head of Dean of the VC Chancellor
Department School
3. Against Dean VC - Chancellor
4. Against an Officer or Reporting President BU Vice
Support Staff Officer Chancellor
5. performance appraisal, Dean of school --- VC
promotion,
6. Service matters including VP & Head HR President BU VC
pay and allowances, etc
7. Work place facilities/ Head Admin President BU VC
Common facilities such as
transportation, canteen,
medical, etc
8. Library Function Librarian President BU VC

(3) Grievances of the Staff


Nature of Grievances Level-I Grievance Level-II Grievance Appellate
Handling Handling authority Authority
Authority
9. Against an action of any Concerned Concerned Dean VC
member of Faculty Head of the
Department
10. Against an action of any Reporting VP & Head HR VC
staff member Officer
11. Against the reporting Dir HR President BU VC
Officer
12. Against action of any Head Admin President BU VC
Administrative
Department
13. performance appraisal, VP & Head HR President BU VC
promotion,
14. Service matters including Dir HR President BU VC
pay and allowances, etc.
15. Work place facilities/ Head Admin President BU VC
Common facilities such as
transportation, canteen,
medical, etc.

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(4) For Students and Parents.
Students are encouraged to resolve concerns or problems directly with the person(s)
/ Department concerned through personal discussions / counseling in that the
aggrieved students should first approach the respective Course Coordinator who will
informally try to resolve the problem. Wherever necessary, the Course Coordinator
may seek guidance from the appropriate authority for the purpose.
A Matrix for grievance Redressal mechanism for students has been prepared dealing
with different kinds of grievances. The grievance Redressal mechanism has three
levels of grievance redressal of which Level-III is the Appellate Authority

Nature of Grievances Level-I Level-II Appellate


Grievance Grievanc Authority
1. Academic nature Handling e
Authority Handling
• Academic quality Head of the authority
Dean of VC
• Course material Department respective
• Class time table school
• Inadequate learning
resources (IT, Library, Labs /
Equipment, etc.)
• Attendance/directed reading
• Internal Assessment
• Co-curricular activities
2. Against Faculty
Head of Dean of VC
• Academic delivery & quality Department respective
• Classroom conduct school
• Regularity & punctuality
• Any discrimination /
victimization of students
3. Registration/Examination related
Head of Dean/Re VC
• Registration / Re-registration Department gistrar/C
• Student records OE/DOS
• Mid-Semester / End-Semester / A
Supplementary exam scheduling /
date sheet
• Evaluation of answer books
• Grading / results
• Re-checking/ Re- evaluation
• De-barred / Year back cases
• Discrepancy in Diplomas / Degrees

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4. Summer Internship & Placements
Head of Dean/Hea VC
• Discrimination in summer Departmen d
Internship selection t Placement
• Discrimination or non-adherence s
of placement procedures /rules
5. Amenities & Services
Head Admin DOSA VC
• Common services
(Transportation / Canteen /
Medical, etc.)
• Extra-curricular facilities
• Student Financial Aid
• Travel Concession
• Identity Cards
6. Hostel related
Hostel Dean of VC
• Quality of Food and Hygiene Warden/Hea Students’
• Hostel amenities d Admin Affairs

7. Finance related VC
Finance President
• Fees and Dues Officer /CFO BU
• Fee Concessions
• Scholarships
• Refunds

8. Student to Student
Head of Dean of VC
• Conflict between students Departmen the
of same Program t School/
• Intra-School conflicts DOSA
• Inter-School conflicts

(ii) No complaints have been received till date.


(iii) No complaints are currently pending.

5. Curriculum, Teaching Learning Process/Method, Examination / Evaluation System

5.1. Which University body finalized the curriculum? The composition of the body may be given. (Board
of Studies, Academic Council, Board of Management)
(a) Initially, at the start of University, the curriculum was conceptualized and discussed amongst a
Committee comprising the Vice Chancellor, Deans of Schools, Directors of the Centers and senior
faculty of all the schools. The curricula of various Programs were then put for scrutiny and
consideration by respective Board of studies whose recommendations were then approved by
the Academic Council.

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(b) The minutes and proceedings of Academic Council are reported to the Executive Council.
(c) The composition of each of these authorities is attached as follows:
(i) Board of studies - Attached as Annexure 5
(ii) The Academic Council - Attached as Annexure 6
(iii) The Executive Council - Attached as Annexure 7

5.2. What is the Rules/Regulations/Procedure for revision of the curriculum and when was the curriculum
last updated?
(a) The University has been established just few years back. Therefore, as a first step the structure
of programs has been finalized in principle, in most of the Programs, along with educational
Objectives and outcomes in line with guidelines of regulating bodies like AICTE and BCI etc. and
have been kept in mind while preparing the Program Structures. The University understands that
review of the Programs, Curricula and Syllabi is a continuous process. In line with philosophy of
keeping the teaching and learning of academics abreast with the latest advancements in
knowledge and developments in respective areas, the periodic review of Curricula has been
carried out.
(b) The curricula for the programs on offer have been adopted after due deliberations amongst the
stake holders, with inputs from academia and industry. It is contemporary and updated at this
stage of the University development.
(c) The flow chart listing steps for adoption of Programs is attached as Annexure 8. The flow chart
listing steps for addition/deletion of Courses /modification to curricula is attached as Annexures
9.

5.3. Whether approval of statutory bodies such as Board of Studies, Academic Council and Executive
Council of the University has been taken to start various courses? If yes, please enclose extracts of
the minutes.
(a) Yes.
(b) All programs being conducted by the University have been recommended by Academic Council
and approved by the Executive Council of the University. The extracts of Minutes are attached as
Annexure 10.

5.4. Furnish details of the following aspects of curriculum design: (i) Innovation such as modular Curricula
(ii) interdisciplinary/multi-disciplinary approach.
Bennett University aims to create a learning atmosphere fostering an environment of
entrepreneurship, innovation, multi- and inter-disciplinary industry-oriented research at every level
of the curriculum.
The University follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) advocated by UGC. The Curriculum has
a flexible structure with lot of flexibility available to students to choose their electives (Program as
well as Open) in the Semester based teaching, evaluation and grading/assessment pattern advocated
in the CBCS.
Two key elements of inter-disciplinary learning; Life Skills and Entrepreneurial thinking form the
essential Courses for all students in the University.

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International Academic Memorandum of Associations (MoAs) with the following International
Universities of high quality and repute have been signed and are very active right from day one:
(a) Babson Global Inc;
(b) Georgia Institute of Technology;
(c) Georgia Tech Research Corporation;
(d) Cornell University on behalf of Cornell Law School and Management School - Partner for
Management and Law Programs;
(e) Florida International University;
(f) The University of Missouri Kansas City;
(g) University of British Colombia;
(h) College of Information Science & Technology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA

In addition, MOOC platform edX, etc. is being used by each school to ensure international relevance
of the curriculum. Numerous conferences are arranged with International partners to discuss the
evolution of the curricula.
A. Engineering
The curriculum design for Engineering Programs is based the philosophy that aims to empower the
students with a critical thinking led approach, scientific temperament and knowledge in science and
engineering, besides also in the fields of management, to solve problems that challenge humanity. It
caters for teaching that builds critical thinking abilities, inspiring learning environment with optional
/elective content that challenges and motivates students, multidimensional options where
knowledge of science and technology is part of a broader knowledge platform. A student has the
choice of opting for many interdisciplinary Courses outside the chosen program and catering for
extracurricular dimensions promoting many other facets of campus life like student clubs etc.
In line with above philosophy, the University has aimed at creation of curriculum and teaching
practices where the traditional teacher-centric approach has been changed to largely student-centric
approach; combining the strength of face to face teaching with the power of technology enhanced
learning, laying emphasis on blended learning, attempting to introduce concepts such as problem
based learning and collaborative group learning. The curriculum is expected to combine the best
practices in pedagogy with appropriate e-learning tools to take care of the individual differences
amongst learners of various classes and intellectual calibers.
The curriculum and the pedagogic design has also been so integrated as to ensure that students are
carefully guided “how to learn” on their own. The curriculum is so designed as to ensure that along
with the minimum set of competencies in their chosen specialization, graduates also acquire generic
skills and attitudes as an integral part of their program of study. The curriculum is also designed to
ensure that the Program Outcomes (POs) as well as Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) are addressed
adequately by the Program Curriculum. For each Course of a Program, the Course Outcomes (COs)
are formulated and then assessed continuously by the teacher concerned who is teaching that
Course.
Further, the curriculum is also based on the experience gained / studies carried out of the following
aspects:
(a) Curriculum being followed in reputed Universities/Institutions likes IITs, NITs and Central
Universities etc.
(b) Expectation of Industry,
(c) Practice based Courses, and
(d) Integrated Curriculum incorporating essentials of Courses of other disciplines as well as a larger
component of projects and provision of flexibility for slow and fast paced learning.
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B. Management
Bennett University Management program is built around a unique IOS Model Curriculum which focuses
on the creative transformation of Individuals, Organizations and Society. The aim of the curricula of the
School is to ensure development of a student as a well-rounded management professional who can
adapt and lead in India's fast-growing, rapidly changing environment today. The Courses will enable
students to conceive and create innovative enterprises to ride the growth wave.
The Curriculum, Content and Pedagogy are designed with the aim of ensuring that students evolve
into a futuristic leader who can think beyond the obvious and create new blue oceans of
opportunities for the organizations that they eventually chose to work with. The Curriculum also
consists of Courses that develop individual quality by fine tuning the innate behavioral and leadership
skills required of managers of tomorrow which include creativity, innovation, communication, image
management, ethics etc. This will be supplemented by functional skills in various areas of
organizational management which would enable the graduate from the Program to creatively steer
enterprises through exponential growth trajectories. In addition to Courses that focus on individual
and organization development, the Program also has a set of highly effective Courses that are
designed to address the societal challenges that affect such development. The aim of these Courses
is to provide adequate skill sets to MBA graduate to identify opportunities in society for creating and
leading sustainable enterprises. In alignment with the University Philosophy of Entrepreneurial
Thinking and Action, there are several elements in the Curriculum that support the startup culture
among the participants.
The first year Courses are common to all students, and, designed to provide the students with enough
knowledge and skills to excel in any stream of management irrespective of the specialization they
chose through electives in the second year. In addition to the core management subjects, Courses
and workshops to develop perspectives and personality also form part of the First Year Curriculum.
The Summer Internship is an important building block of the Program. The internship provides an
opportunity to put learning into practice and gives an opportunity to learn the nuances of managing
large organizations through hands-on practice.
Given the multidisciplinary nature of management and to keep abreast with current trends in
management, the curricula caters for freedom to earn some credits by attending Courses offered
through recognized international MOOC platforms like edX. Other highlights of Curricula include Non
Credit Compulsory Courses and Workshops, Courses of Guided Study (CGS), Courses from other
sources called Flexi Credit Courses (FCS), Summer Internship, Specializations in one or more area of
management depending upon the electives taken, Rural Immersion & Social Entrepreneurship (RISE)
Program, International Programs to include Academic Immersion Program (AIP), Global
Internship, International Exchange Program (IEP) etc.

C. Law
The Integrated dual degree Program BBA-LLB (Honors) and BA-LLB (Honors) and 3 Years LLB (Honors)
programs are approved by the Bar Council of India.
The Bennett University (BU) School of Law aims to transcend legal education as Justice Education to
shape the future thought leaders as crusaders of a fair and just society. The Curricula of BU Law
Degree Programs have been designed imbibing and integrating the Curriculum of National and
International Law Schools. The dual degree honors programs aim to impart substantive and
procedural laws of National and International comparative perspectives. The School aims to expose

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and provide litigation, transactional and research platforms. The aim is to build a theory-practice
integration, which will enable the much-desired capacity building of the legal profession.
The school aims to graduate students who will excel in the bench and will eventually enable them
find a place in the judiciary.
The Courses of the Law Degree Programs integrate the concepts, legal provisions, case laws and
comparative analysis to get a holistic picture of the Courses. In the Integrated BBA-LLB (Honors)
Program offered by the University, students will gain an in-depth knowledge of Civil, Criminal,
Commercial and International law. The program shall prepare the students with the skills, knowledge
and strategic perspectives essential to the needs of legal practice.
To achieve the avowed goals, the curriculum has been designed to impart critical thinking which will
serve the model of Outcome Based Education (OBE). This essentially means that the graduate lawyers
who are practice hungry and ready to achieve results from day one of their career choices shall have
the competencies as required. There is great emphasis is on extensive and in-depth Moot Court
Clinics. The Clinical Courses also span to other under developed areas of Alternate Dispute Resolution,
Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation. Further, in addition to the Mandatory Courses prescribed by
Bar Council in the first and second degrees, there will be an offering of contemporary seminar Course
touching upon Technology interface, social interface and public policy discourses.
The first degree of BBA will cover crucial business papers of Management Theory, Business Analytics,
Business Communication, Critical Thinking, Business Accounting, Acquisition and Mergers, and other
business subjects. In the first degree of BA it will cover legal economics, Sociological underpinnings
of Law, Legal History and foundations of Political theories and legal systems.
The core law Courses to be taught from first Semester and later to be the main Courses from third to
fifth Year will deal on the traditional areas of civil and criminal law and to have specially designed
electives of contemporary legal interface of Artificial Intelligence & Law, Entertainment Law,
Transactional Issues in IPR, Law and popular culture, Advanced IPR, Cyber space laws, Shipping Law,
Air & Space Law among other interfaces.
The emphasis on Intensive internships, National and International Moot Courts, participation in
debates, essay competitions, policy drafting, and clerkship with Judiciary will give the maximum
exposure and hands on training to the students.
The Courses will have a combination of Socratic Method, Case law analysis, Moot problems,
Simulation exercises and multimedia teaching modules to develop critical thinking. The School will
invite eminent domain experts in Law and non-Law fields to interact and shape a pluralistic outlook
among the enrolled graduates. The School has launched a 3Years LLB (Honors) and Ph. D Program in
law in the Academic Year 2019-20.
D. Media
The Times School of Media is an interdisciplinary professional school whose Programs have been
designed to provide the right mix of knowledge, perspective and skills that students need to succeed
in today’s highly competitive and rapidly changing media environment.
A unique feature of the Curriculum is the time dedicated to practical work. While a little less than half
of the teaching is classroom based; the majority time is dedicated to acquiring skills in state-of-the-
art labs. All practical work is supervised by Faculty that have worked in the industry and are familiar
with the latest technology.

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The focus is on learning by doing. Students acquire practical skills through project work. Among other
things they bring out on campus are set up blogs, run student website, produce television news
bulletins, develop one-minute videos for web, write news reports based on information obtained
through RTI queries, and analyze data to find news threads.
Great care is taken to ensure that there is no dilution of academic rigor and the students get a strong
grounding in communication theory, media laws and media ethics. The Faculty is required to ensure
that the learning outcomes are achieved through well planned lectures and lab work. Team work and
collaborative learning is another key component of the teaching methodology. The students are
made to work in teams to carry out pre-defined tasks.
All learning is student-centric, with the Programs designed to ignite student interest and motivation.
The assignments are deadline driven, and the students are expected to produce their best under
pressure.
An important driver of the Program is software learning. Today’s media lives on technology, and all
content creation and storytelling happens on customized software. With this in mind, the students
are made to work on the latest versions of software to create compelling content.
Yet another important goal of the Curriculum is to sensitize students on socio-economic issues. The
students are required to research and write about major socio-economic issues such as
environmental degradation, gender injustice, lack of health facilities, attacks on women, etc. Two key
areas of inter-disciplinary learning are Life Skills, and Entrepreneurial Communication. The media
students work in collaboration with students of other schools to develop these skills.
The BA (Journalism & Mass Communication), both in English and Hindi Programs thus aims to provide
in depth knowledge and practical expertise in the fields of Print Journalism, Television, Radio, Digital
Content Management, Social Media, Mobile Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Event
Management, Film Studies, Data Journalism, and General Communication. The curriculum has been
built with a strong focus on content creation, software learning and team work.
A unique feature of the curriculum is the stress on practical work. The students spend majority of
their time in state-of-the-art labs learning skills under the guidance of a highly experienced faculty
members who have worked in the industry and are familiar with the latest technology. The goal is to
make the students industry ready without diluting the academic rigor.
The practical work is conducted in a simulated media environment where students produce
newspapers, create radio broadcasts, prepare TV and MoJo news bulletins, write advertisement copy,
run public relation campaigns, produce video films, set up blogs and work on social media platforms
as part of their exciting and path breaking Course Work.
An important component of learning is sensitization of students to socio-economic realities. This is
achieved through a Solutions Journalism Course where the students research and write on issues
such as environmental degradation, gender injustice, lack of health facilities, etc. Besides this, the
students are provided industry exposure through internships at leading media houses and are given
extensive grounding in media ethics.
The School also runs three Post-graduate Diploma programmes: Post Graduate Diploma in Digital
Media (in English and Hindi) and Post-graduate Diploma in Business Journalism. The focus of the
programmes is to develop critical thinking and practical skills among students.
The School of Law, Bennett University offers an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program which requires the
students to undertake advanced level course work, including courses in research methodology. To be
eligible for applying for admission to Ph.D. Degree, the applicant should have obtained a master’s
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degree in Law/any other discipline from a recognized University with not less than 55% marks or its
equivalent; provided that candidates with qualifications in social sciences, humanities and sciences
may be admitted to the program, if the research they wish to pursue interfaces with the discipline of
law. Thus, the research undertaken by Ph.D. candidates could be either based on law or on any
subject having an interface with law.
The curriculum of the Ph.D. program is multi-disciplinary with emphasis on innovative research and
analytical skills. The University coursework contains specific modules on statistics, communication
skills, research skills, computational skills, Ethics, Publishing and Patenting and such other relevant
topics. In addition, the School of Law conducts its own coursework on the topic- Law and Public Policy
with an interdisciplinary approach comprising of modules on sociological, economic, technological,
business and political dimensions and a specific module on Legal Research Tools and Methodology.
Candidates are regularly evaluated through presentations and written examinations.

Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)


Creativity and entrepreneurial-thinking are integral to Bennett University’s (BU’s) mission to prepare
students to be life-long learners in a globally-connected world. BU’s Centre for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship (CIE) is the hub for nurturing a spirit of innovation, experimentation and
entrepreneurship amongst the students. CIE believes that entrepreneurship is not just a technical
process of venture launch. Rather, it is a mind-set and a set of skills that foster the pursuit of
innovation in business, personal and social contexts. Like other evolved disciplines, entrepreneurship
has a body of knowledge that can be acquired through classroom andragogy.
Entrepreneurship and innovation are seamlessly inter-woven into the Curricula of each school. Core
course “Foundations of Entrepreneurship” and Electives like “Building High-tech Startups” are
offered through a student’s academic life at Bennett University. Many other related Courses are
offered as Specializations, Electives and Minors. Hence, innovation and entrepreneurship run as
common denominator in all our Curricula/Syllabi. Through classroom lectures, projects and real-life
startups (supported by Bennett Hatchery) , we prepare students for the complex and volatile world
of tomorrow.
CIE’s frameworks for developing entrepreneurial mindset amongst students are named ‘Startup
Maturity Model’ and ‘Infinity’ as they help in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes that open
endless opportunities in whichever field they choose. These models are based on extensive literature
review coupled with the team’s exposure to relevant ecosystems, and act as our guiding lights for
various curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The journey begins with building
Foundational Skills of the students; the students are then exposed to deep Personal Skills. To design
and offer reliable solutions, students need to learn the skills of Collaboration. In particular, the
professional of tomorrow will be more entrepreneurial not just because he/she will launch start ups
but will approach his/her work with a spirit of discovery. Hence, Startup Skills need to be learnt and
practiced during the entire duration of the Programs. Students also need to understand the dynamics
of growing a robust organization – with many moving parts – and a unifying culture.

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5.5. Has the University conducted an academic audit? If yes, please give details regarding frequency and
its usage.
The University commenced its operations in Aug 2016 only. Notwithstanding, numerous in-house
interactive sessions are being conducted to review the academic and administrative issues which are
noticed during implementation of various aspects of Programs. As part of internal peer review, the
University has already put in place an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), as per NAAC guidelines
and conducts periodical quality audits. Further, the University also plans to review its progress
through an audit by external experts as a step towards achieving overall excellence.

5.6. Apart from classroom instruction, what are the other avenues of learning provided for the students?
(Example: Projects, Internships, Field trainings, Seminars, etc.)
In addition, to class room instructions, the teaching/learning methodology also includes;
(a) Capstone Projects, for B. Tech and BA (Journalism & Mass Communication) students as a
multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for
students, typically during their final year at the University.
(b) Corporate Internship (for 6 weeks at the end of 6th semester, besides smaller duration internship
programs in 2nd year for the B. Tech students) and (8-10 weeks at the end of 1st Year for MBA
Programs). Similarly, internships are organized for students of BA (Journalism & Mass
Communication) Program with leading media houses. The BBA-LLB (Hons)/BALLB (Hons) /LLB
(Hons) students are put through internship aligned to BCI policy with NGOs/Policy Institutes,
Law Firms/ Individual Lawyers, Judiciary as clerks and Industry Legal cells etc.
(c) Field training and rural immersion programs for management students.
(d) Seminars which normally form part of the project presentation.
(e) Self-Study Courses / Term Papers.
(f) Tutorials/ sessions aimed at problem solving exercises.
(g) Assignment and quizzes.
(h) Extra-Curricular assignments, hobbies clubs / Cultural Hubs.
(i) State-of-the-art media labs.
(j) The clinics having field visits for legal aid, participating in ADR, writing a case diary on observing
cases in Courts and covering a wide range of legal Courses.
(k) Flipped classroom/Content coverage through MOOCs.
(l) International immersion programs at foreign Institutes as per MOUs.

5.7. Please provide details of the examination system (Whether examination based or practical based).

The University follows a framework of continuous evaluation policy. The components of evaluation
in each Course are required to be pre-defined by the concerned teachers and communicated to all
students at the beginning of each Course. The examination system comprises of the following:
(a) Generally, 2 written examinations i.e. Mid Term and End Term Examination
(b) Continuous Assessment by faculty in the form of
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(i) Class Assignments
(ii) Quizzes
(iii) Group Projects
(iv) Seminars
(v) Viva-Voce
(vi) Or any other component as decided by the faculty teaching the Course
(c) Practical’s whether a part of the Course or a separate Course which involves day-to-day
evaluation and/or Mid-Term/End-Term evaluation as decided by the teacher concerned
(d) Pre-defined rules for examination of Courses of special nature like Internship, projects etc.
The details of examination and evaluation system of each Program are covered under respective
regulations and rules governing the program.
The Examination Procedure in general is attached as Annexure 11.

5.8. What methods of evaluation of answer scripts does the University follow? Whether external experts
are invited for evaluation?

This being a Unitary University, the answer scripts are evaluated by the internal faculty only.
However, guidelines exist for moderating and validating not only the question papers but also the
model answers before evaluation of the answer sheets. After evaluation, it is necessary to share the
answer scripts with the students for maintaining transparency, before submission of evaluated
answer books to the examination section. Similarly, the grading is carried out as per the Grading
policy defined in the Examination Rules of the Program. Grading for each Course is moderated by the
Grading Committee of the Department and normalized by the School Moderation Committee. Rules
are in place to invite external examiners for assessment of Projects at all levels and evaluation of Ph.
D thesis and its oral defense.

5.9. Mention the number of malpractice cases reported during the last 3 years and how they are dealt
with.
(a) So far, 45 cases of unfair means (UFM) have been reported during the examinations and dealt
with in accordance with the laid down policy on UFM.
(b) University Policy on dealing with the UFM is given in Annexure 12.

5.10. Does the University have a continuous internal evaluation system?


Yes.

5.11. How is the question paper set to ensure the achievement of the course objectives?
The university has laid down guidelines for the examination, which is to assess the level of students
learning and the level of success achieved by the faculty in transferring the knowledge. Therefore,
the objective of the students’ assessment is to discriminate among good, average and below average
students. Further, the students are informed of the Course Outcomes, evaluation parameters at the
beginning of each Semester/Term by the concerned teachers. This is done through the detailed
Course description document, which is provided to each student and is also available on the Learning
Management system (LMS). The question paper is evenly distributed over the entire syllabi (as
applicable for the examination) with the varying level of complexity as defined under Bloom’s
Taxonomy. The questions are roughly distributed as under:
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(a) For closed book examinations:
(i) Comprehension questions (including simple applications)
(ii) Application oriented questions ‘
(iii) Analysis and simple level synthesis questions
(iv) Higher level Synthesis, Evaluation & critique questions
(b) For open book examinations:
(i) All questions may be of higher-level Analysis & Synthesis, Evaluation and Critique type.
(ii) Direct Application and Direct Analysis type is emphasized.
(iii) Resources allowed to be used are clearly specified.
(iv) The teacher at his/her own discretion may decide to conduct open book examination with
prior information to students and Controller of Examination.

5.12. State the policy of the University for the Constitution of Board of Question Paper Setters, Board of
Examiners and Invigilators.

(a) Like IITs and IIMs, the Faculty which conducts the course, is fully responsible for setting up of
questions papers and evaluation.
(b) The invigilation duties are assigned by the controller of examination from amongst the pool of
internal faculty.

5.13. How regular and time-bound are conduct of examinations and announcement of results?
Substantiate with details of dates of examinations and announcement of results for the last 3 years.

The results of all examinations are announced as per schedule announced in the Academic Calendar
which is announced well in advance. In addition, the follow-up activities like showing of answer
sheets, compilation of marks, submission of marks to the exam section is also strictly followed. The
students are shown the evaluated answer scripts within 5-7 days of the last examination and the
results are declared within 15 days of the last examination. As an example, the examination
schedules as provided for in the Academic Calendar of Odd Semester 2019, is attached as Annexure
13. No deviations have been made so far in declaration of results in previous years too.

D. ADMISSION PROCESS

6.1 How are students selected for admission to various courses? Please provide faculty-wise information.
(a) Based on scores in National level entrance tests.
(b) Through written entrance tests
(c) Through personal interviews
(d) Through academic records up to qualifying examinations
(e) Through combination of the above
Please also provide details about the weightage given to the above
The admission process followed in the Academic Session 2019-20 is as below

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Program Entry Thru Weightage

Engineering Programs

(a) Based on scores in National level


entrance tests i.e. JEE (Main)/ SAT/ NEET 100%, as per mode of
(UG-Biotech) Score OR selection, in any one of the
B.Tech. (b) Through academic records up to above, based on pre
qualifying examinations i.e. % Marks in decided minimum merit
10+2 examination in 3 specified subjects cut off .
/ IB Exam Points

Management Programs

(a) Based on scores in National level


100% , as per mode of
entrance tests i.e. SAT Score OR
selection, in any one of the
(b) Through academic records up to
BBA above, based on pre
qualifying examinations i.e. % Marks in
decided minimum merit
10+2 examination in 5 specified subjects
cut off .
/ IB Exam Points

Score/Percentile in CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ MAT/


As decided by Admission
MBA GMAT/ GRE and performance in Personal
Committee
Interview (PI)

Score/ Percentile in CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/


As decided by Admission
MBA (BFSI) ATMA/ MHCET/ TAP Test score and
Committee
performance in Personal Interview (PI)

Law Programs
(a) Based on scores in National level
entrance tests i.e. CLAT/LSAT-India Score 100% , as per mode of
OR selection, in any one of the
BA-LLB(H) / BBA-
(b) Through academic records up to above, based on pre
LLB (H)
qualifying examinations i.e. % Marks in decided minimum merit
10+2 examination in 5 specified subjects cut off .

(a) Based on scores in National level


100% , as per mode of
entrance tests i.e. LSAT-India Score/ DU
selection, in any one of the
LLB Entrance Test OR
LLB (H) above, based on pre
(b) Through academic records up to
decided minimum merit
qualifying examinations i.e. % Marks in
cut off .
UG examination

Media Programs

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(a) Through written entrance tests i.e.
Performance in language proficiency
entrance test - Hindi/English conducted 100% , as per mode of
by Bennett University OR selection, in any one of the
BA (J&MC) –
(b) Through personal interviews OR above, based on pre
Hindi/English
(c) Through academic records up to decided minimum merit
qualifying examinations i.e. % Marks in cut off .
10+2 examination in 5 specified subjects
/ IB Exam Points
PGD in Digital 100% , as per mode of
Media (a) Through written entrance tests selection, in any one of the
(Hindi/English) conducted by Bennett University above, based on pre
PGD in Business (b) Through personal interviews decided minimum merit
Journalism cut off .
Ph.D. Programs (Engineering and Applied Sciences and Law)
Performance in written examination and
70% to the written test and
Ph. D Personal Interview conducted by the Bennett
30% for the interview
University

6.2. Whether the University is admitting students from National level entrance test or state level entrance
test? If yes, please provide following details

The University takes admission based on the performance of the candidates in the examinations
conducted by nationally accredited agencies like JEE (Main) / SAT/ NEET (UG) Scores for Engineering
Programs, CAT/XAT/NMAT/MAT/GMAT/GRE for Management Programs etc. and CLAT /LSAT-India
for the Law Programs. The details are tabulated below:

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20


% of
students % of % of %o
Name of the National/State No. of from the No. of students No. of students No. of stude
level entrance exam students total students from the students from the students from
admitted admitted admitted total admitted total admitted tota
in a admitted admitted admit
program
JEE (Main) - B.Tech.
172 91.4 % 160 81.6% 74 26.8% 278 53.26
Programs
NEET (UG) - B.Tech. (Bio)
NA NA NA NA NA NA 4 0.77
Program
SAT Score - B.Tech. Programs 2 1.06 % 3 1.5 % - - 24 4.6%

SAT Score - BBA Program NA NA NA NA NA NA 1 0.57


CAT – MBA Program 10 34% 9 64.2% 9 56.25% 8 22.86
XAT – MBA Program 4 13.8% - - 4 25% 1 2.86

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GMAT – MBA Program 14 48.3% 4 28.6 % - - - -
NMAT – MBA Program - - - - 3 18.75% 8 22.86
MAT – MBA Program NA NA NA NA NA NA 18 51.43

CLAT – BBA-LLB (H) Program NA NA 44 77.2% 55 91.67% 85 70.25

CLAT – BA-LLB (H) Program NA NA NA NA 47 87.04% 83 67.48


LSAT-India – BBA-LLB (H)
NA NA NA NA 5 08.33% 7 5.79
Program
LSAT-India – BA-LLB (H)
NA NA NA NA 7 12.96% 5 4.07
Program
Registration
LSAT-India – LLB (H) Program NA NA NA NA NA NA
Pending
DU LLB Entrance Test – LLB Registration
NA NA NA NA NA NA
(H) Program Pending
MAT/CMAT/ATMA/CAT/MH-
CET/XAT– MBA (BFSI) NA NA 33 76.8 % 38 42.2% 18 40%
Program

6.3. Whether admission procedure is available on the University website and in the prospectus.
Yes. The admission procedure is uploaded, well before the commencement of the Admission Session.

6.4. Please provide details of the eligibility criteria for admission in all the courses.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria followed for various programs in A.Y. 2019-20 is as below

Sl Program Minimum Eligibility Criteria Offer based/Merit drawn on


Min 5 Subjects in 10+2
Min 60% aggregate marks in three • Score in JEE Main (Jan) 2019 or
B.Tech. specified subjects, (Physics and • Score in JEE Main (Apr) 2019 or
1 CSE, ECE, ME, Mathematics Mandatory) • 10+2 % (three specified subjects)
EP duly normalized or
10+2 must be passed in 2017 or 2018
• Valid SAT Score
or 2019
DOB falls on or after 01 October 1998
Min 5 Subjects in 10+2
Min of 60% aggregate marks in three • Score in NEET (UG) 2019 or
specified subjects (Physics, Biology/ • Valid SAT Score or
B.Tech.
2 Biotechnology Mandatory) • 10+2 % (three specified subjects)
Biotechnology
10+2 must be passed in 2017 or 2018 duly normalized
or 2019
DOB falls on or after 01 October 1998

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60% aggregate marks in 10+2 in any
discipline, in five specified subjects
• Valid SAT Score or
Mathematics in 10th Standard
3 BBA • 10+2 % (five specified subjects)
compulsory.
duly normalized
10+2 must be passed in 2018 or 2019
DOB falls on or after 01 October, 1999
40% aggregate marks in 10+2 in any • Performance in language
discipline, in five specified subjects proficiency entrance test –
(Hindi/English) conducted by
BA (J&MC) – Bennett University or
4 10+2 must be passed in 2018 or 2019
Hindi/English • Personal Interview or
• 10+2 % (five specified subjects)
DOB falls on or after 01 October 1999 duly normalized

• CLAT Score 2019 or


60% aggregate marks in 10+2 in any • LSAT-India Score 2019 or
Integrated
5 BA-LLB (H),
discipline, in five specified subjects • 10+2 % (five specified subjects)
BBA-LLB (H) duly normalized

• LSAT-India Score 2019 or


50% aggregate marks in UG in any • Score in DU LLB Entrance Test
6 LLB (H) 2019
discipline
• Or UG %

UG Degree in any discipline with 50%


aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
Score/% ile in CAT/GMAT/ XAT/GRE/
7 MBA Qualified in NMAT/MAT and Performance in the
CAT/GMAT/XAT/GRE/NMAT /MAT Personal interview
with validity up to July 2019 and
beyond
50% marks in 10th, 12th and UG

CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/ MHCET Score/%ile in


8 MBA (BFSI) (with minimum 50% ile) or TAP Test CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/
(with minimum 40% marks or 50%ile). MHCET or TAP Test and Performance
in the Personal interview
Age less than or up to 26 years as on
start date of Program.
PGD in Digital
Media • Through written entrance tests
(Hindi/English)/ conducted by Bennett University
9 Graduation in any discipline or
PGD in
Business • Through personal interviews
Journalism

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Ph.D. in
60% Marks or a min of 6.5 CGPA on a Performance in written test
Engineering &
10 scale of 10 in relevant program in conducted by Bennett University and
Applied
M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc./M.Phil Personal interview
Sciences
Master’s degree in Law/ any other
Performance in written test
discipline (in relevant subjects) with
11 PhD in Law conducted by Bennett University and
55% Marks or its equivalent
Personal interview

(i) Student should have secured a


minimum of 26 IB points/credits
for all program except BA(J&MC).
(ii) For BA(J&MC) – Min points
required is 24
(iii) Student should have passed
IB Schools minimum of three subjects at Total IB Points secured as applicable
eligibility Higher Level (HL) and three at to respective programs
Standard Level (SL).
(iv) Mandatory subjects as specified
for respective programs, must be
in HL.
(v) Should have completed DP core
comprising TOK, CAS & EE
12
(i) Percentage Uniform Marks (PUM)
shall equate to 10+2 conditions of
CBSE, i.e 60% aggregate in
applicable subjects as listed in
specific programs except
BA(J&MC).
IGCSE Schools (ii) For BA(J&MC) min PUM is 40% % Uniform Marks as defined in
eligibility (iii) Should have passed minimum 5 respective programs
subjects at ‘O’ level including
English, and minimum 2 subjects
at ‘A’ level.
(iv) Mandatory subjects as specified
for respective programs must be
in A level.

6.5. Whether University is providing any reservation/relaxation in admission? If yes, please provide details
in the following format:
Yes.
The University complies with the reservation policy as per its Act. The merit list for SC/ST candidates
and those belonging to the state of J&K and wards of defence personnel is made by applying a cut off
5% ile below the total marks in JEE (main) exam or 10% below 10+2 aggregate percentage obtained
by the candidate short listed in the general category.
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No. of % of quota provided for
Category students reservation and preparation in Remarks
admitted respect of actual enrolment
SC 3 21 %
All students under reserved
ST 2 2% category who applied and
fulfilled the eligibility criteria
2 supernumerary seats per
J&K 0 were admitted.
Program

6.6. Whether any management quota is available for admission in the University? If yes, please provide
details in the following format:
No. The university does not provide any seat under management quota.

6.7. What is the admission policy of the University with regard to NRI and overseas students?

The University complies with the policy of UGC in reference to admission under NRI/and overseas
students. However, no NRI category student has been admitted in last 2 Years.

E. FEE STRUCTURE

7.1. Present Course-wise fee structure of the University (please provide head-wise details of total fee
charged)

Fee Structure for students admitted in academic year 2019-20 is as below:

Hostel
Hostel
Charges Per
Registration Security Charges Per Sports
Tuition Tuition Annum
Charges (One Deposit Annum Charges/
Fee Per Fee Per (Including
time only) (INR) (Including Annum
Annum Annum Boarding,
Program (INR) for (One Boarding, (for day
(INR) - (USD) – Lodging and
Gen/USD for time - Lodging and scholar
Regular NRI/Int Laundry)
NRI-Int Refunda Laundry) only) in
Category Category INR/USD
Category ble) INR/USD INR
(Triple
(Twin Sharing)
Sharing)

INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs/ 1.25 Lacs/


B.Tech. 3.5 Lacs 8000 20000 24000
USD 800 USD 2500 USD 2100

INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs/ 1.25 Lacs/


BBA 2.5 Lacs 6000 20000 24000
USD 800 USD 2500 USD 2100

BA
INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs/ 1.25 Lacs/
(J&MC)- 2.95 Lacs 7000 20000 24000
USD 800 USD 2500 USD 2100
English

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BA
INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs/ 1.25 Lacs/
(J&MC)- 2.5 Lacs 6000 20000 24000
USD 800 USD 2500 USD 2100
Hindi

INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs/ 1.25 Lacs/


BA-LLB (H) 3.0 Lacs 7000 20000 24000
USD 800 USD 2500 USD 2100

INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs/ 1.25 Lacs/


BBA-LLB (H) 3.0 Lacs 7000 20000 24000
USD 800 USD 2500 USD 2100

INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs/


LLB (H) 3.0 Lacs 7000 20000 NA 24000
USD 800 USD 2500

INR 40000 1.50 Lacs/


MBA 7.0 Lacs 13750 20000 NA 24000
USD 800 USD 2500

24000
MBA INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs /
7.10 Lacs* NA 20000 NA
(BFS&I) NA NA

PGD
(Digital INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs /
3.6 Lacs NA 20000 NA 24000
Media)- NA NA
English

PGD
(Digital INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs /
3.0 Lacs NA 20000 NA 24000
Media)- NA NA
Hindi

PGD
(Business INR 40000 / 1.50 Lacs /
3.6 Lacs NA 20000 NA 24000
Journalism NA NA
)

Ph.D. 0.6 Lac 1500 -- -- ** NA -

* The total course fee for the 2-year MBA (BFS&I) program.
Fee structure for all years of the program is attached as Annexure --14
**Financial support is provided to Full time Ph.D. students as Ph.D. Assistantship, subject to terms
and conditions, as per University rules.
• Slab 1. INR 25 thousand per month plus hostel accommodation/food and requiring 8 hours
Teaching Assistantship per week.

• Slab 2. INR 40 thousand per month with no hostel accommodation and food and requiring 8
hours Teaching Assistantship per week.

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7.2. Any other fee charged by the University other than the fee displayed in the UGC website (e.g. Building
Fee, Development Fee, Fee by any name, etc.

No other fee is charged by the University other than the fee displayed in the UGC Website. The
chargeable fee as indicated in Para 7.1 is self-explanatory and all inclusive.

7.3. Whether fee structure is available on the University website and in the prospectus?
Yes.

7.4. Whether fee is charged by the University as per fee structure displayed in the University website and
in the prospects or some hidden charges are there?
Yes, the fee is charged by the University is as per the fee displayed in the University Website. There
are no hidden charges.
A fee receipt is given to each student and the record maintained of all the transactions.

7.5. Mode of Fee collection


The fee is collected through bank demand drafts/crossed bank cheques in the name of the University
or through on-line net banking only. The tuition fee and hostel charges are paid by the students twice
in a year.

7.6. Whether University is providing any concession in fee to students? If yes, please provide details.
The Ph.D. students are provided Teaching Assistantship, as outlined in 7.1 above.
As a special measure, all students admitted to first batch of B. Tech Programs in Year 2016-17, have
been given a fee waiver as a Chancellors Scholarship @ Rs 50,000/- per year for all 4 years of the
Program.
The students are also being awarded Merit Scholarships, details of which are provided separately at
7.11 below.
Students who have lost both parents or earner in the family are provided assistance through
benevolence fund.

7.7 Details of the hostel fee including mess charges.

Batch Yearly Charges, Including Boarding, lodging and Laundry


2016 One Lakh and thirty-five thousand (However, given a waiver of 35 thousand being
the founder batch)
2017, 2018 One Lakh and thirty-five thousand only
2019 One lakh and fifty thousand (double Occupancy) and one lakh twenty-five
thousand (Triple Occupancy)

7.8. Any other fee.


No.

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7.9. Basis of Fee Structure
The determination of fee generally follows the norms followed by contemporary Self-financed
Universities and as enumerated in various policy guidelines of the Regulators and laws in force. The
current fee has generally comparable to the fee structures of the other private universities in the
country providing similar facilities and education. The fee recommended by the finance committee,
is put up for approval of the Executive Council.
The University, in its formative years is fully conscious that the entire cost of education (as per capita
cost of education, calculated below) cannot be passed to the students and therefore, a progressive
income plan has been worked out, based on the proposed increase in number of programs and
student strength. The University is aware that as per rules of law, the fee as a accepted norm, may
provide for reasonable surpluses required for future plans for growth and development of the
University.
The tuition fee seeks to recover the actual cost of imparting education and takes into account salary
and allowances to the faculty and staff (which have been kept high and competitive to ensure
induction of best faculty and staff). Further, it is expected to cater for expenditure on administrative
services, cost of maintenance of labs including consumables; contingent /statutory expenditure;
library; maintenance of building and assets etc. This is worked out in the form of cost of education,
which also factors the sanctioned/ admitted strength of students.
Development fee is inbuilt into the Tuition fee and utilized for expenses incurred toward
development of infrastructure as also keeping the futuristic infrastructural development, up
gradation and replacement etc. in view.
Hostel charges aim at recovery of actual cost of boarding, messing, laundry and maintenance etc.
The fee structure has been provided in the public domain in a transparent manner.

7.10. Whether the University has received any complaint with regard to fee charged or fee structure? If
yes please give details about the action taken.
No complaints have been received.
7.11. Whether University is providing any scholarship to students? If yes, please provide details.
Yes.
(a) 2016-17 - As a special measure, all students admitted to first batch of B.Tech. programs in year
2016-17, have been given a fee waiver as a Chancellor’s Scholarship @ Rs 50,000/- per year for
all 4 years of the program. Further a Bennett Talent Scholarship Scheme was also announced to
the meritorious students, with tuition waivers ranging from 25% to 60%, depending on JEE
(Main) score for students admitted to B.Tech. Programs in A.Y. 2016-17.
(b) 2017-18 - The Bennett Talent Scholarship scheme had been announced for the A.Y. 2017-18 for
B.Tech. students and comprise tuition fee waiver from 20% to 50% based on the merit drawn on
JEE (Main) scores.
(c) 2018-19 - The Admission Scholarship had been announced for the A.Y. 2018-19 for
B.Tech./BBA/BA(J&MC)/BA-LLB(H)/BBA-LLB(H)/MBA programs and comprise tuition fee waiver
from 20% to 100% based on the merit drawn on JEE
(Main)/CLAT/LSAT/10+2/CAT/XAT/NMAT/GRE/GMAT Score (as applicable).

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Further, the University had announced Academic Scholarship of 20% of TF, based on academic
performance of the student in the previous year .
(d) 2019-20 - The Admission Scholarships were also announced for the A.Y. 2019-20 for all UG/PG
Programs and comprises tuition fee waiver from 10% to 100% based on the merit drawn on
National/ State Level Examinations i.e. JEE (Main)/SAT/CLAT/LSAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/ NMAT/GRE/
GMAT Score or Qualifying examinations i.e. % Marks in 10+2/UG (as applicable to the respective
programs).
Further, the University has announced Academic Scholarship of 20% of TF based on academic
performance of the student.

The Statistics of scholarships awarded at the time of admission are as follows:

2016-17
B.Tech (Batch 2016)
Sl JEE Main Scores Amount of Scholarship No. of students Total Scholarship
(INR per Year) eligible
1 = or Above 151 1,80,000/- 11 1980000
2 126-150 1,20,000/- 13 1560000
3 100-125 75000/- 32 2400000
4 75-99 50000/- 44 2200000
Total 100 8140000

2017-18
B.Tech (Batch 2017)
Sl JEE Main Score Amount of Scholarship No. of students Total Scholarship
(INR per Year) eligible
1 131 Marks & Above 1,75,000/- 13 2275000
2 101 to 130 Marks 1,05,000/- 28 2940000
3 81 to 100 Marks 70,000/- 40 2800000
Total 81 8015000

2018-19
MBA (Batch 2018)
Adm Scholarship Nos Amount Total Scholarship
2.5 Lakhs 13 250000 3250000
50% i.e. 3.5 Lakhs 2 350000 700000
75% i.e. 5.25 Lakhs 1 525000 525000
Grand Total 16 - 4475000

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UG Batches (2018)

Adm B.Tech. BBA BA (J&MC)


Scholarship Total Total Total
(% of TF) Nos Amount Nos Amount Nos Amount
Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship
100% 4 350000 1400000 NA - - NA - -

50% 31 175000 5425000 2 125000 250000 0 147500 0

30% 60 105000 6300000 6 75000 450000 6 88500 531000

20% 75 70000 5250000 15 50000 750000 14 59000 826000

Grand Total 170 - 18375000 23 - 1450000 20 - 1357000

BA-LLB (H) BBA-LLB (H)


Adm Scholarship
Total Total
(% of TF) Nos Amount Nos Amount
Scholarship Scholarship
100% NA - - NA - -
50% 8 150000 1200000 1 150000 150000
30% NA - - NA - -
20% NA - - NA - -
Grand Total 8 - 1200000 1 150000

Academic Scholarship
Amount of
Eligible Total Scholarship
Program Branch Scholarship @
Students Amount
20% of TF
CSE 1 60000 60000
B.Tech.
ECE 0
(2016-17 Batch)
Mech 0
CSE 3 70000 210000
ECE 0
B.Tech. Mech 0
(2017-18 Batch) Civil 0
EP 0
Bio 0
BBA - 9 50000 450000
BA (J&MC) - 7 50000 350000
BBA-LLB (H) - 6* 60000/USD1200 384000
G. Total 26 - 1454000
* Includes One student admitted under NRI Category. Conversion @ 1USD = Rs. 70

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2019-20

Adm B.Tech. BBA


Scholarship
(% of TF) Nos Amount Total Scholarship Nos Amount Total Scholarship

100% 25 350000 8750000 Nil 250000 -

50% 81 175000 14175000 3 125000 375000

30% 99 105000 10395000 13 75000 975000

20% 83 70000 5810000 23 50000 1150000

10% 57 35000 1995000 31 25000 775000

Grand Total 345 - 41125000 70 - 3275000

Adm BA-LLB(H) BBA-LLB(H) MBA


Scholarship Total Total Total
(% of TF) Nos Amount Nos Amount Nos Amount
Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship
100% 13 300000 3900000 3 300000 900000 5 700000 3500000

50% 21 150000 3150000 8 150000 1200000 6 350000 2100000

30% 18 90000 1620000 11 90000 990000 5 210000 1050000

20% 19 60000 1140000 18 60000 1080000 7 140000 980000

10% 17 30000 510000 16 30000 480000 7 70000 490000

Grand Total 88 - 10320000 56 - 4650000 30 - 8120000

Adm BA (J&MC) – English BA (J&MC) – Hindi


Scholarship Total Total
(% of TF) Nos Amount Nos Amount
Scholarship Scholarship
100% Nil 295000 - Nil 250000 -

50% Nil 147500 - Nil 125000 -

30% 12 88500 1062000 Nil 75000 -

20% 19 59000 1121000 Nil 50000 -

10% 32 29500 944000 4 25000 100000

Grand Total 63 - 3127000 4 - 100000

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Academic Scholarship
Amount of Total
Eligible
Programs Branch Scholarship @ Scholarship
Student
20% of TF Amount
CSE 1 60000 60000
ECE 0 60000 0
B.Tech (Batch 16-17)
Mech 0 60000 0
Total 1 60000 60000
BT 1 70000 70000
Civil 0 70000 0
CSE 4 70000 280000
B.Tech (Batch 17-18) EP 0 70000 0
ECE 1 70000 70000
Mech 1 70000 70000
Total 7 70000 490000
BT 1 70000 70000
CSE 1 70000 70000
EP 0 70000 0
B.Tech (Batch 18-19)
ECE 0 70000 0
Mech 0 70000 0
Total 2 70000 140000
BBA (Batch 17-18) - 9 50000 450000
BBA (Batch 18-19) - 5 50000 250000
BA (J&MC) (Batch 17-18) - 7 50000 350000
BA (J&MC) (Batch 18-19) - 7 59000 413000
BBA-LLB (H) (Batch 17-18) - 5* 60000/1200USD 324000
BBA-LLB (H) (Batch 18-19) 5 60000 300000
BA-LLB (H) (Batch 18-19) - 3 60000 180000
MBA (Batch 18-19) - 0 140000 0
Grand Total - 51 - 2957000
*Includes One student admitted under NRI Category. ''@ 1USD = Rs. 70

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F. FACULTY
8.1. Total No. of Sanctioned and filled up posts (institution-wise and Department-wise)
The details are as below
School No of Total Professors Associate Assistant Others
/Branc Auth faculty Professors Professors
h student
SEAS $$ Sanction In Sanctio In Sancti In
ed positio ned Positi oned Positio
n on n
CSE 960 29 5 3 9 - 34 26 9@
ECE 180 10 1 3 2 - 6 7
Mech 160 7 1 2 2 - 5 3
Biotech 70 6 1 1 - - 2 5
Civil 20 3 1 1 - - 2 2
EP 70 7 1 1 - - 2 6

SOM 450+90 20 3 3 6 3 18 14 %%
(PG)

SOL 420 23 As per BCI norms , already approved on 27 July 2019

TSOM 435+90 21 3 1 6 6 17 14
(PG)
$$ In addition, the School of Engineering has (@) 3 Research Associates, 5 Post-doctoral fellows and 1
teaching Assistant. Besides it has faculty in applied sciences to include Mathematics (4), Chemistry
(1), Humanities and entrepreneurship (2). Post Doc fellows, Ph.D. scholars and Teaching Assistants,
who are getting fellowship also assist in teaching work in labs and conduct of tutorials only. The
department of CSE has 16 full time PhD students, who are provided Teaching Assistant ship to support
the tutorial and Labs .

School of Management uses the services of Visiting faculty to conduct specialized elective courses.

The Executive Council of Bennett University approves the faculty and non-faculty positions.
The University continuously strives to improve the faculty ratio as required under the norms laid down
by the regulatory bodies besides keeping the quality as a prime requirement in view. No other
restrictions have been imposed to enroll if quality faculty is available.
Senior level faculty shall gradually increase with the age of the University, and constant facilitation in
improving the quantity and quality of the existing faculty, through research and development.
Further, the University has a system to avail the services of visiting faculty from industry, abroad,
academia and from institutes of importance for conduct of courses, as may be required.

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8.2. Details of teaching staff in the following format (Please provide details – Institution-wise and
Department-wise)
The details are attached as Annexure 15.
8.3. Category-wise No. of Teaching Staff
Category Female Male Total
SC - - -
ST - - -
OBC - - -
PH - - -
General 48 85 133*
Total 48 85 133*
*Including Research Associates, Post-Doctoral Fellows and Teaching Assistants.
8.4. Details of the permanent and temporary faculty members in the following format
Particulars Female Male Total
Total No. of permanent Teachers 37 59 96
No. of Teachers with Ph.D. as highest qualification 27 51 78
No. of Teachers with M.Phil. as highest qualification - - -
No. of Teachers with PG as highest qualification 10 8 18
Total No. of Full Time Fixed Tenure Faculty/ Teachers/ Fellows # 11 26 37
No. of Teachers with Ph.D. as highest qualification 3 13 16
No. of Teachers with M.Phil. as highest qualification - - -
No. of Teachers with PG as highest qualification 8 13 21
Total No. of temporary Teachers - - -
No. of Teachers with Ph.D. as highest qualification - - -
No. of Teachers with M.Phil. as highest qualification - - -
No. of Teachers with PG as highest qualification - - -
Total No. of part-time Teachers - - -
No. of Teachers with Ph.D. as highest qualification - - -
No. of Teachers with M.Phil. as highest qualification - - -
No. of Teachers with PG as highest qualification - - -
Total No. of visiting Teachers* - 9 9
# Research Associates, Post Doctorate Fellow and Teaching Assistantship are on retainer-ship contract and shall
be converted to regular scale employees on completion of PhD degrees.
* 7 Visiting Faculties in School of Management, and 1 each in in Computer Sciences Engineering and Electronic
and communication Engineering during the ongoing session. Invited to conduct specialized courses, (in Banking,
financial services and insurance) in the School of Management, as per requirement. All such faculty is Ph.D.
from reputed Institutions.
As on date 28 faculty members were invited for conduct of full Courses in the Management studies. The
honorarium to such faculty ranges to 1.2 Lakhs to 2.25 Lakhs per Course of 2-3 credits respectively in addition
to 4 air fares and local conveyance/hospitality. The rates have further been revised from Rs 6000/- per hour to
Rs 7500/- per hour.
In addition, faculty from Cornell and Georgia Tech also teach few courses of 1-2 credits to students of
engineering and Law
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8.5. Ratio of full-time teachers to part-time/contract teachers
There are no part-time teachers on the rolls of University. Only the visiting faculty is called for
teaching specialized Courses in the School of Management.

8.6. Process of recruitment of faculty?


(A) whether advertised?
Yes. Copies of advertisements in newspapers / LinkedIn Etc. are attached –Annexure-16A to 16G

(B) Whether selection committee was constituted as per the UGC Regulation?
Yes. The Selection Committee of the University, as specified in its Statutes, comprises of the
following members:
(a) Vice Chancellor - Chairman
(b) Dean (of respective School)/Director of the respective Centre.
(c) Head of respective Department (if Professor).
(d) Director, HR Department.
(e) External Subject Expert(s)

8.7. Does the University follow self-appraisal method to evaluate teachers on teaching, research and work
satisfaction? If yes, how is the self-appraisal of teachers analyzed and used? Whether:- Self Appraisal
Evaluation ,Peer Review ,Students evaluation Others (specify)
The University has incorporated the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) system in the HR
policy. It is based on the principle that performance appraisal indicates an unbiased assessment of
individual’s qualities and capabilities highlighting the demonstrated performance and achievements
noticed during the period of appraisal.
Performance appraisal reports are initiated by the HODs/ Directors/ Deans. The review is carried out
as follows:
(a) Dean of schools in case initiated by Head of the Department. The final review is endorsed by the
Vice Chancellor.
(b) Vice Chancellor in case initiated by the Deans/Directors.
(c) Chancellor, in case report is initiated by the Vice Chancellor.
(d) Vice chancellor is the final appellate authority/final disposing officer for the petitions if any,
except in case where he is the reporting officer; in which case the issue is decided by the
Chancellor.
The Reporting Officer initiates the reports for each academic year (The period of appraisal is counted
from 01 July to 30 June of next year) in the prescribed format. The full APAR including the overall
grade are communicated to the concerned faculty/employee, after the report is complete along with
the remarks of the reviewing officer. The appraisal comprises self-assessment as well as review by
the superiors in the chain.
Appraisal form for Faculty and compiling instructions is given at Annexure 17 and 17 A. The
documents also indicate the process involved.
In addition, a process of Students Feedback has also been introduced which is taken at the end of
the Semester/Term. The students are administered the form which contains numerous criteria for
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evaluation of the Courses, as well as faculty performance. The feedback is taken anonymously,
collated and analyzed for the overall rating, strengths and weaknesses. The same is communicated
to individual teachers for self-improvement as well as incorporating changes in the course work,
where required. Sample formats showing quantitative and subjective feedback are attached as
Annexure 18 and 18A respectively.

8.8. Institution-wise and Department-wise teacher student ratio (only full-time faculty)

Department Teachers Students Ratio Teacher: Student*


(Regular)and PDF (Approved Intake)
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
B. Tech-CSE 29 960 1:33 @@
B. Tech-ECE 10 180 1:18
B Tech-Mechanical 7 160 1:23
B. Tech-Biotechnology 6 70 1:12
B. Tech-Civil 3 20 1:7
B. Tech-Engg Physics 7 70 1:10
Total SEAS 62 +7## 1460 1:21

School of Management
MBA 20 90
1:27
BBA 450
MBA (BFSI) The program 45 specialized faculty is
required hired for each course,
specialized fac and depending upon
hence visiting fac strength of each class
used as per No of
courses in each
term
School of Law
BA-LLB(H)/BBA-LLB 23 420 1:18 (The faculty is as
(H)/LLB(H) per BCI, Norms and
recently verified by
visiting committee)
Times School of Media
BA (J&MC)-English 375
BA (J&MC)-Hindi 60
PGD in Digital Media - 30
English
21 1:25**
PGD in Digital Media - 30
Hindi
PGD in Business 30
Journalism

@@ In addition, the School of Engineering has (@) 3 Research Associates, 5 Post-doctoral fellows and
1 teaching Assistant.

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Applied sciences faculty to include ##Mathematics (4), Chemistry (1), Humanities and
entrepreneurship (2). Physics department with 7 faculty members also contribute to common
courses. Such faculty is utilized to take common subject classes forming part of departmental curricula,
for students of all departments, has not been taken into account.
Post Doc fellows, Ph.D. scholars and Teaching Assistants, who are getting fellowship also assist in
teaching work in labs and conduct of tutorials only. Besides Department of CSE has 16 full time PhD
students, who are provided Teaching Assistant ship to support the tutorial and Labs. Similar other
departments also have full time PhD students, provided teaching assistant ship
School of Management uses the services of Visiting faculty to conduct specialized elective courses.
For calculation purposes only regular faculty has been counted.
** PG and Hindi programs may have lesser intake in launch year and hence the ratio shall be much
better
8.9. Whether the University is providing UGC Pay Scales to the Permanent Faculty? If yes, please provide
the following details:-
The university has modeled its compensation package on the lines of IITs, and IIMs and is much higher
than the UGC Pay Scales.
The compensation package comprises of the components like Basic pay, grade pay, DA, HRA,
Conveyance/Travel Allowance, National pension scheme, Provident fund, Reimbursements to include
Medical reimbursement/allowance, Telephone, CEA, LTC etc. In addition, all faculty members are
provided medical Insurance cover as per norms of the University.
The current comparative scales are as below:

Annual Package
Designation/Years of Experience /
Scale 0f Pay (Bennett University)
Qualification
Minimum Maximum

Deans of Schools/12-15Years with Ph. D 85000-7000-120000 3294804 4515600


Prof. (HAG)-Directors /HoDs / 10-12 Years
75000-6000-105000 2904000 4704000
with Ph. D
Prof./8-10 Years with PhD 60000-5000-85000 2356800 3228804
Assoc. Prof./5-6 Years with Ph. D 50000-4000-70000 1995996 2693604
Asst. Prof./2-3 Years with Ph. D 35000-3000-50000 1448796 1971996
Asst. Prof. Contract/M. Tech and registered
24000-2500-36500 1041120 1477116
for Ph. D

In addition, following Academic Research and other incentives are also provided to faculty:
(a) Innovative Research Grant under the Institute Scheme for Innovative Research and
Development (ISIRD) to new faculty up-to maximum of 25 Lakhs for Equipment and
infrastructure and an additional 3Lakhs for consumables, contingency and travel.
(b) A cumulative professional development allowance (CPDA) of Rs 3 Lakhs for every block period
of 3 Years (Rs one lakh per year) on re-imbursable basis to meet expenses for participating in

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both National and International conferences, paying the membership fee of various
professional bodies and contingent expenses.
(c) An additional Rs 50 thousand is given to a faculty member for attending conferences abroad
who is Principal Investigator of a sponsored Project amounting to at least Rs 15Lakhs and has
at least three published papers in referred journals in preceding three years.
(d) Reimbursement of re-location charges in India/abroad up to Rs 1 Lakh to faculty members at
the time of joining.

8.10. Pay / Remuneration provided to: - Part-Time Faculty, Temporary Faculty and Guest Faculty –
The remuneration/honorarium for Adjunct/Guest faculty is dependent on the seniority and
experience of such faculty members and approved by the Vice Chancellor, based on the
recommendations of the Dean. Currently following is provided for:
(a) Adjunct Faculty – Up to Rs. 7500/- per hour in addition to air travel (Multiple times to conduct a
full Course), transport and guest room (Lodging & Boarding).
(b) Honorarium for Guest Lectures – Up to Rs. 7500/- depending on duration of the guest
lecture/workshop/Seminar.

8.11. Facilities for teaching staff (Please provide details about Residence, Rooms, Cubical, Computers /Any
other)
Following facilities are provided to the teaching staff:
(a) Cabin/cubicles as per seniority
(b) Laptop with high speed Wi-Fi internet connectivity and IT support materials – External Drives,
CDs, Pen Drives etc.,
(c) Licensed software for research and development as required in addition to online access to the
advanced/research journals through library.
(d) Telephone facility
(e) Stationery as per requirement
(f) Access to online Library facilities
(g) Photocopiers
(h) Networked Printers / Color Printer
(i) Medical facilities of consultation with University’s medical Officer
(j) Faculty Lounge
(k) Central pantry services
(l) Sports and Recreation facilities to include Indoor and outdoor Games facilities etc.
(m) Fitness Centre/Gym
(n) Limited faculty residences are available

G. INFRASTRUCTURE
9.1. Does the University have sufficient space for Land and Building?
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Yes.
The University has 68.03 Acres (275390 square meters) of contiguous land leased from Greater Noida
Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). Copy of Lease Deed is attached as Annexure 19. Further;
the University has already completed construction of 92,906 sq. m. of built up area for academic and
administrative purposes. The master plan of the University currently caters for developing 40 Acres
of land area with a total of 3,20,632 sq. m. built up area.

The details of infrastructure are as below:


Built-up area
S. No. Building No. of Floors
(in sq. m.)
Academic & administration to include
G+3
• Academic & Admin Block (including
(A Block, N-1 Block, 45,588 sq.mt
A laboratories)
N-2 Block, M-Block,
• Workshop, Server/IT/UPS Room
B-Block)
• Works Office
C-1 Block 1 to 7 floors 11,092 sq.mt
Residential and Others
H-Block 5 to 14 floors (Hostel)
B • Girls Hostel
Cafeteria in B & M Block 1,262 sq.mt
• Cafeteria/tuck shop/Health Center
(Gnd. Flr.) (Cafeteria)

Service block
C
• Generator room
• Kitchen S - Block 4,648 sq.mt
• Chiller Plant
• Laundry
Boys hostel are in 2 Blocks, Block D &
D D Block
Block (C2+C3) with GF having 27,732 sq.mt
C2 + C3 Block
common rooms /warden rooms
E Sports Complex - 2,584 sq.mt
GRAND TOTAL ‘A+B+C+D" 92,906 sq.mt

The details of Basic Infrastructure (Less class rooms/Labs details of which are at Para 9.2 below) are
as below

Type of Infrastructure Capacity Existing Nos.


Conference halls/Board rooms/GD rooms 6 - 280 16
Offices of the Vice Chancellor and Registrar 2
HoDs Rooms 10
Deans Rooms 4
Cabins/Cubicles for Faculty & Staff Single seater’s 196
Workstations 122
Orientation Room 30 1
Marketing Area(Seating , lounge and counseling rooms 1
UPS/Server Rooms/computer Centre - 2

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Utility/Convenience Store Room - 7
Dining Hall 500 1
Dining Hall 350 1
Eatery Shops - 5
Food Processing Kitchen - 1
Library (Central and Law) - 3
Wellness Centre (Dispensary) - 1
IT Services Room - 1
Recreational Centre / Sports Complex - 1
Pantries - 3
Guard Room - 1
Common Rooms - 5
Multi Gym - 1
ATM - 1
Warden Rooms - 4
Faculty Housing Rooms - 28
Essential Staff Housing Rooms - 14
Transit Guest House Rooms - 11
Fire Office - 1
Central Security Station - 1
Building wise Security Control Room - 5
Main Entrance Security Station - 1
Mechanical & Aerodynamics Workshop - 1
General Grocery Store - 1

9.2. Does the University have sufficient class rooms?


Yes. The details of class rooms/labs are as below.
Type of Infrastructure Capacity Existing No’s
Class rooms 60 24
Class rooms 90 9
Class rooms 120 4
Tutorial Rooms 30 17
Orientation Hall 30 1
Lecture Hall 240 4
Seminar Hall 280 1
GD Room 10 10
Moot Court - 1
COE and Hatchery 1
Workshops 1
9.3. Laboratories & Equipment—

Labs Total

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Computer Labs 14
Electronics and electrical Labs 6
Physics Lab 3
Chemistry Lab 2
Mechanical Lab and CAD/Research 3
Civil 3
Biotechnology 6
Research Labs-Data Analytics and research 2
Workshop (Mechanical) 2
TV & Radio Studio 2
Total 43

The details of Lab equipment is attached as per Annexure 20.


Further, the equipment and stores worth INR 16.66 Crore shall be inducted in year 2019-20
The details are as at Annexure 21

9.4 IT Resources

End-User Environment Laptop's


Row Labels Count of Model Server and Virtualization Environment
Physical Server's
APPLE 5
Count of
HP 192 Row Labels Make/Model
LENOVO 37 DELL 3
(blank) HP 7
Grand Total 234 NVIDIA 1
(blank)
Desktop's Grand Total 11
Row Labels Count of Model
ACCER 5 Blade Chassis
Acer 64 Count of
Apple 124 Row Labels Make/Model
HP Blade Server 6
Dell 308
Grand Total 6
HP 35
Lenovo 66
Storage Server
(blank)
Count of
Grand Total 602 Row Labels Make/Model
HP SAN Server 1
HP NAS Server 1
Grand Total 2

Video Conference
Model Count
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Polycom 2 Virtual Machine's(Hyper V)
Count of
Printer's (Hyper V)
Row Labels VM
Row Labels Count of Printer's
Cent OS 5
Canon 11
Ubuntu 6
HP 22
Windows Server 2016 33
(blank) (blank)
Grand Total 33 Grand Total 44

Projector's
Row Labels Count of Model
EPSON 68
PANASONIC 10
SONY 11

Grand Total 89

Networking Device's TVs


Count of Networking
Row Labels Materials
Check Point Firewall 2 Row Labels Count of MAKE
Check Point MGMT 1 LG 6
Cisco Access Point 660 Panasonic 20
Cisco ISE 2 (blank)
Cisco Router 4 Grand Total 26
Cisco Switch 76 Row Labels Count of MAKE
Cisco WLC 2 LG 6
citrix load balancer 2
Quota Management Server 2
(blank)
Grand Total 751

9.5 Library

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(a) Total Space (all kind)
• Central Library-1 : 480 Sq Mt. 2800 Sq Mtrs
• Central Library-2 : 1,700 sq.mt
• Law Library: 700 Sq Mt.

(b) Computer/Communication 34
• Central Library: 10 Pcs
• Law Library: 24 Pcs.
Books- Volumes 14562
(c)
Books - Titles 4036
• Central Library: 3010
• Law Library: 1026
Reference Books 1995
• Central Library: 1363
• Law Library: 632
Textbooks 12567
• Central Library: 9865
• Law Library: 2702

Name of School
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Name of the Department Titles Volume
1 Biotechnology 153 610
2 Chemistry 18 72
3 Civil Engineering 120 422
4 Computer Science 352 1971
5 Electronics and Communication 395 1485
6 Engineering Physics 228 755
7 Mathematics 211 1137
8 Mechanical Engineering 274 1077
Total 1751 7529
School of Law (SOL) 1026 3334
Times School of Media (TSOM) 397 1233
School of Management (SOM) 862 2466
Grand Total 4036 14562

(d) All Research Journals subscribed on a regular basis

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IEEE (ASPP+POP) Journals (196+), Conference Proceedings (2069+)

Journals (8), Magazines (10), Hosted Content (10),


Newsletter (69), Conference Proceeding Titles
ACM
(1003), Transactions (42), ACM publication (10),
Newsletter (69), Conference Proceedings (1003)

Full text Journals (1919), Magazine (892), Trade


EBESCO
Publication (933) etc.
Emerald Journals (116)
Journals (7) Print + online, AIR Supreme Court, High
All India Reporter (AIR) Court, (1950-2018) AIR Privy council, Central Acts
and Rules, Maxims
Legal databases including cases, e-books, e-
Manupatra journals, bills, articles, orders of the tribunals,
Central and State Acts etc.

Legal database, Reports, Acts, Judgements, Privy


SCC Online Council, Federal Court, All Hight Courts, Central
Statutes with Rules, Articles etc.
Legal database 2100+ Law Periodicals, US Reports
Hein Online
(International)
Legitquest Cases, Acts etc.

The Westlaw has content covering primary and


WestLaw secondary sources from India, UK, Australia,
Canada, Hong Kong, USA

Over 10,000+case studies from Harvard Business


HBS (Harvard Business
School.
School)
30+ partner Institutes case collection

American Physical Society 13 e-journals Physics Database + ESS approved


(APS) package
• 9000 full text Open Access Journals indexed with
subscribed e-journals
• Browsing list of all subscribed e-resources by
Refread online Digital Library Publishers
• Search integration of all subscribed resources.
• Remote access (Of campus access for 500 users)
Customized iOS and Android library Mobile App.
Bureau of Indian Standards
BIS Standardization in the field Civil Engineering.
for Civil Engineering

9.6. Sports Facilities

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Open Play Ground(s) for
(a) Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Cricket
outdoor sports)

(b) Track for Athletics Not Yet


(c) Basketball Courts Yes (3) two cemented plus one Indoor court
(d) Squash / Tennis Court 3X squash Courts and 3X tennis court
(e) Swimming Pool (Olympic Size) Available
Indoor Sports Facilities including Pool Table, Table Tennis, Chess, Carom, Multi station
(f)
Gymnasium gym, Badminton Court (3)

Gymnasium 1 Swimming Pool 1


Indoor Basket Ball Court 1 Outdoor Tennis Court 3
Outdoor Basket Ball Court 2 Football Ground 1
Indoor Badminton Court 3 Cricket Ground 1
Indoor Squash Court 3 Outdoor Volleyball Court 2

9. Does the University have provision for Residential Accommodation including hostels (boys & girls
separately)

Yes.
Faculty residences - 28 rooms
Boys Hostel – 2 (Maximum capacity 2,349 beds on triple sharing in 783 rooms)
Girls Hostel – 2 (Maximum capacity 889 beds on double / triple sharing in 343 rooms)

H. FINANCIAL VIABILITY

10.1. Details of the Corpus Fund created by the University:


The University has created a corpus amounting to Rs 10 Crores through FD as per the Act
FDR
Amount – 10 Crores
FDR No. Date -- 21 June 2019
Period – 24 Months
Date of Maturity - 21 June 2021
Copy of FD is attached as Annexure 22.

10.2. Financial position of the University (please provide audited income and expenditure statement for
the last 3 years)

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The annual audit reports (since raising in Aug 2016), FY 2017-18 and FY 2018-19, are attached as
Annexure 23A,23B and 23C respectively.
Brief Statement of income and expenditure for 3 years is as below:
(Amount in Crores / Rs.)
FY 18-19 FY 17-18 FY 16-17
1 Income
(a) Academic Receipts 55.83 26.79 7.85
(b) Donation 37.22 39.46 -
(c) Other Income 1.25 0.53 0.16
Total Income 94.30 66.78 8.01
2 Expenses
(a) Employee Benefit Expenses 37.44 33.26 12.60
(b) Academic Expenses 12.38 12.28 9.83
(c) Depreciation & Amortization Expenses 7.73 0.02 0.00
(d ) Other Expenses 37.99 26.88 14.09
(e) Finance Charges 6.69 2.71 -
Total Expenses 102.23 75.15 36.52
Net Surplus/(Deficit) Transfer to General Fund (7.93) (8.37) (28.51)

10.3. Source of Finance and quantum of funds available for running the University (for last audited year):
Fees, Donation, Loan, Interest, any other Pl specify
Being a new University, it has to be dependent on the collections from the tuition fee and sale of
forms. It is expected that there will be shortfall in revenue which is proposed to be made up by
sanction of funds from the Sponsoring Body or take a loan as may be approved by the Executive
Council. University has also got donations during the year. Details of Donations and loan as on date
in Bennett University (as on 31 March 2019) are as follows:-

Particulars Amount ( In Rs.Crs.)


Donations 76.68
Loan 149.08

10.4. What is the University’s ‘unit cost’ of education? (Unit cost=total annual expenditure (budget
accruals) divided by the number of students enrolled) Unit cost calculated excluding the salary
component may also be given.

Cost per students


Particulars FY 18-19 FY 17-18 FY 16-17
Total Revenue 57.08 27.32 8.01
Total Expenses 102.23 75.15 36.52
No. of students 1357 702 216
Cost per student (In Cr.) 0.08 0.11 0.17
Cost per student Excluding Salary Exp. (In Cr.) 0.05 0.03 0.02
* Total Revenue excludes donations/CSR
I. GOVERNANCE SYSTEM--

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11.1. Composition of the statutory bodies of the University (please give names, profession & full postal
address of the members and date of constitution)
Following committees/Governing Bodies have been put in place:
• The Court - Yes. Details at Annexure-24A
• The Executive Council - Yes. Details at Annexure-7
• The Finance Committee - Yes. Details at Annexure-24 B
• The Planning Board- - Yes. Details at Annexure-24 C
• The Academic Council - Yes. Details at Annexure-6
• Board of Studies - Yes. Details at Annexure-5

11.2. Dates of the meetings of the above bodies held during the last 2 years (Enclose attested copies of
Minutes).
Statutory Body Date(s) of Meeting Minutes
The Executive Council 1. 11Dec 2017 Annexure -25
2 07 May 2018 Annexure –25A
2 18 Oct 2018 Annexure -25B
2 27 July 2019 Annexure -25C
The Court 1. 11 December 2017 Annexure -25
2 27 July 2019 Annexure –25C
The Academic Council 1. 11 October 2017 Annexure –26
2. 13 April 2018 Annexure – 26A
3. 26 Sep 2018 Annexure –26B
4 20 Feb 2019 Annexure –26C
5 04 June 2019 Annexure -26D
Finance Committee 1. 15 May, 2017 Annexure –27
2. 17 November 2017 Annexure –27A
3. 26 April 2018 Annexure –27B
4 19 Sep 2018 Annexure –27C
5 11Oct 2018 Annexure –27D
6 11March 2019 Annexure –27E
7 16 July 2019 Annexure –27F
Planning Board 1. 17 November, 2017 Annexure – 28
2. 01 Oct 2018 Annexure – 28A
3 19 Feb 2019 Annexure – 28 B
Board of studies
Department of CSE 1.06 Sep , 2016 Annexure 29 (Zip)
2 05 May, 2017
3. 05 April, 2018
4 25 March 2019
5 31 May 2019
Department of ECE 1.08 Sep , 2016 Annexure 30 (Zip)
2 10 May, 2017
3. 09 April, 2018
4 05 April 2019
Department of Mechanical Engineering 1. 06 Sep , 2016 Annexure 31 (Zip)
2 11 May, 2017
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3. 02 April, 2018
4 23 April 2019
Department of Civil Engineering 1. 05 Oct , 2017 Annexure -32
Department of Biotechnology 1.26 Sept, 2017 Annexure 33 (Zip)
2,06 April ,2018
3 10 May 2019
Department of Mathematics 1. 07 Sep,2016 Annexure 34 (Zip)
2. 02 May, 2017
Department of Physics 1. 07 Sep 2016 Annexure 35 (Zip)
2. 16 May, 2017
3. 04 April,2018
4 04 May 2019
School of Media and Liberal Arts 1. 28 Sept, 2017 Annexure 36 (Zip)
2. 03 May 2018
3 05 May 2019
School of Law 1. 04-05 October, 2017 Annexure 37 (Zip)
2. 24 March, 2018
3 27-28 Sep 2018
4 08-09 Feb 2019
School of Management 1. 05 Sep, 2016 Annexure 38 (Zip)
2. 25 January, 2018
3 05 April 2019
Centre for Innovation and 1 28 Sep 2017 Annexure -39 (Zip)
Entrepreneurship 2 28 May 2019

11.3 What percentage of the members of the Boards of Studies, or such other academic committees, are
external? Enclose the guidelines for BOS or such other Committees.

Board of Studies (BoS)


Department Total No’s External % External Members
Members
CSE 16 3 16%
ECE 15 4 27%
MECH 15 4 26%
CIVIL 12 5 41%
BIOTECH 12 4 33%
PHYSICS 11 3 27%
MATHS 16 5 31%
CIE 10 5 50%
SOM 12 6 50%
SOL 15 10 66 %
SOM&LA 12 6 50%

Composition

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As provided in Annexure-5. The Board of studies of Schools like, management, Law and Media and
liberal arts or Departments of School of engineering has a pool of experts from Academia and Industry
for their special knowledge in the Courses being taught in the Schools. . Out of these, any two or more
members may be invited to the meeting of the Board of studies, dependent upon the Agenda and
Courses to be discussed

Guidelines for Board of Studies

(i) The Dean of the School/Director of Centre/HOD of Department is the Chairperson of the BoS
respectively;
(ii) All members of Boards of studies, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of
two years. Term of members shall commence from such date as may be notified.
(iii) Board of Studies meeting shall be arranged at least twice in a year.
(iv) Board shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as:
(a) organize instruction and research in the subject under the general supervision of the Dean
and the Academic Council;
(b) consider and make recommendation to the Dean of school and the Academic Council on
any academic matter pertaining to its sphere of work, as may appear to it necessary or on
any matter referred to it by the Dean, or the Academic Council;
(c) recommend introduction, alteration and modification of courses in the Program; detailed
syllabus of the different courses of the department shall be prepared by the Board of
Studies and submitted to the Academic Council for its approval.
(d) Contents of the syllabi shall be revised and updated by the Board of Studies from time to
time and submitted to the Academic Council for its approval.
(e) recommend creation, abolition and upgrading of research posts in the Department in
accordance with its needs;
(f) organize Lectures, Seminars, Symposia, etc. from time to time;
(g) consider and recommend research schemes;
(h) Consider to constitute its Sub-committee (s) if required. A Sub-Committee may be
constituted by the Board of Studies to discharge the duties in any specified area. The Sub-
Committee shall stand dissolved after it had completed the work assigned to it. The Sub-
Committee shall perform such function, as may be assigned to it by the Board of Studies.

Academic Council

Composition

The Academic Council of the University as listed at Appendix 6 comprises 26 Members, out of which
4 are industry experts or distinguished academics for their special knowledge or in any allied branch
of knowledge; . The Academic Council is as per the Statutes of the University

Guidelines for Academic Council

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(i) The Academic Council, is the principal academic body of the University which exercises general
supervision over the academic policies of the University and give directions regarding methods
of instruction, co-ordination of teaching among the schools, departments and centers, research
and improvement of academic standards;
(ii) It brings about and promote inter-School /Centre co- ordination and establishes or appoints
such committees or boards as may be deemed necessary for the purpose;
(iii) It considers matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative, or on a reference
by a School, Centre, Department or the Executive Council, and takes appropriate actions
thereon;
(iv) It shall frame such regulations and rules consistent with the Statutes and the Ordinances
regarding the academic functioning of the University, discipline, residence, admissions, award
of fellowships and studentships, fees, concessions, and attendance.
(v) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Academic Council. The term of
office of ex-officio members shall continue so long as they hold the office by virtue of which
they are members. All members of the Academic Council, other than the ex-officio members,
shall hold office for a term of three years from the 1st day of January of the year in which
nominated. The term of the office of a member nominated to fill a casual vacancy shall continue
for the remainder period of the term of the member in whose place he has
(vi) The Vice Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of the Academic Council and in his absence
a member nominated by the Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the meeting. The procedure for
the meetings of the Academic Council shall be as following:
(a) The Academic Council shall meet as often as may be necessary but not less than two times
during an academic year. Meetings of the Academic Council shall be convened by the
Chairman either on his own initiative or on a requisition signed by not less than 20% of the
Academic Council members.
(b) A written notice of every meeting shall be sent by the Registrar to every member at least
two weeks before the date of the meeting; provided that the Chairman may call a special
meeting of the Academic Council at short notice to consider urgent matters.
(c) Agenda shall be circulated by the Registrar to the members at least three days before the
meeting.
(d) Fifty (50) % members of the Academic Council shall form a quorum for a meeting of the
Academic Council.
(e) All questions considered at the meetings of the Academic Council shall be decided by a
majority of the votes of the members present and voting including the Chairman. If the
votes be equally divided, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote.
(vii) The minutes of the proceedings of a meeting of the Academic Council shall be drawn up by the
Registrar with the approval of the Chairman and circulated to all members of the Academic
Council. The minutes along with amendments, if any suggested, shall be placed for
confirmation at the next meeting of the Academic Council. After the minutes are confirmed
and signed by the Chairman, they shall be recorded in a minute book which shall be kept open
for inspection of the members of the Academic Council at any time during the office hours.
(viii) Powers and Duties of the Academic Council are as laid down in the Statutes of the university.
11.4 Are there other strategies to review academic programs besides the academic council? If yes, give
details about what, when and how often are such reviews made?

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The University takes a holistic and 360-degree approach towards reviewing its academic programs.
This approach ensures that our academic offerings (and related co-curricular programs) are geared
towards preparing our students for an uncertain world marked with dynamic changes in technology,
political environment, economic conditions and political upheavals.
The approach consists of engaging with, and taking feedback from multiple sources/stakeholders as
illustrated below:
(a) Educational policy changes from the State/Central governments
(b) Trends reports from industry bodies like CII and FICCI
(c) Global educational trends and best practices from partners like Cornell, Georgia Tech and
Babson University
(d) Visiting faculty
(e) Learning from peer institutions
(f) Continuous engagement with the Times Group publications
(g) Ongoing dialogue with industry partners
(h) Companies that offer internships and placements to our students
(i) Feedback from all stakeholders
(j) Academic Council
(k) Boards of Studies

J. RESEARCH PROFILE

12.1. Faculty-wise and Department-wise information to be provided in respect of the following:-

SOM School of Engineering and Applied Applied SOL TSO


Sciences Sciences M
(Math,
Physics, Law
Item
Civil Chemistry
CS ECE Mechanical
Engg Biotech)

Student Teacher
As explained in Para 8.8 above
Ratio

Class Rooms As explained in Para 9.2 above

Teaching labs As explained in Para 9.3 above

Research labs
As explained in Para 9.3 above
(Major Equipment)

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Research Scholars
(M. Tech, Ph. D, 0 36 7 8 3 17 4 0
Post-Doctoral)
1. List of publications with Bennett University affiliation is at
Publications in last Annexure 40
3 years **(Year-
wise list) 2. Analysis of Publications is at Annexure 40-A

Transfer of 1. Patents Filed -5; details are as below


Technology
2. Inter-departmental research (Interdisciplinary) – 2Nos; Details are as
Patents below
Inter-departmental 3. Consultancy Services -9; Details are as below
Research (Inter- 4. Ongoing Projects- 6.87 Crores; Details are as below
disciplinary) 5. Seed grant awarded to Faculty - 40.09 Lakhs; Details are as below
Consultancy
Externally funded
research projects
Seed Grant
Externally funded
Educational
Research Projects Some of the Academic Activities organized in the campus are attached as
Programs Arranged Annexure 41

Brief Note on Research at Bennett University

Bennett University has given major thrust to strengthen research culture, initially in the School of
Engineering & Applied Sciences and later in other schools. The following yardsticks reflect our
commitment towards research.
(a) 285+ Faculty publications since start of the University (in 3 Years) .
(b) 12 on-going externally funded projects to the tune of ~ 6.87 Crores and 19 research proposals
have been submitted to different funding agencies.
(c) 9 Consultancy projects with approx. value of 2.56 Crores
(d) 5 Seed grant projects awarded to faculty with approx. value of 40 Lakhs on competitive basis
through University internal funding
(e) 75 students have been registered for Ph. D., out of which 46 are funded through Teaching
Assistantship
(f) Teaching Assistantship to all Full-Time Ph.D. students @ Rs 40,000/month through University
internal funding
(g) Provision of Faculty Cumulative Professional Development Assistance to attend
Conferences/Workshops
(h) Provision of one time travel grant of Rs 50,000 for Full-Time Ph.D. students to attend
Conferences/Workshops, short term courses

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(i) Research Infrastructure support and incentives to PIs through Research Development Fund
(j) There are 9 Nos. of Project Staff (SRF, JRF, PRs) and 2 Research Associates
(k) The University has been recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization by
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology,
Government of India.

Details of on-going research projects:

S. Name of the Funding Agency Name of the Project Amount of


No. PI Funding (In
Rs. Lakhs)
1. Dr. R.S. Department of Functional Analysis & 339.95
Chauhan Biotechnology (DBT), Validation of Picrosides
Ministry of Science & Biosynthetic Pathway and
Technology, Govt. of India Development of Gene Markers
for Elite Chemotypes of
Picrorhiza kurroa
2. Dr. Mrittika Department of Analysis of the comprehensive 31.70
Sengupta Biotechnology (DBT), role of two component systems
Ministry of Science & in Staphylococcus aureus biofilm
Technology, Govt. of synthesis and antibiotic
India resistance
3 Dr. Suneet Council of Science & Suknya Rakshak: Wireless 7.8 Lakhs
Kumar Gupta Technology, Department Sensor Networks based Security
of Science & Technology, System for girls’ hostels".
Govt. of U.P.
4. Dr. Sarika S Science and Engineering Non-Local Elliptic Partial 11.0
Goyal, Research Board, Differential Equations
Department of Science
and Technology, Govt. of
India
5. Dr. R.S. Department of Identification of Elite Planting 114.24
Chauhan Biotechnology (DBT), Material of Selected Temperate
Ministry of Science & Medicinal Herbs, Mass
Technology, Govt. of Multiplication, Field
India Demonstration and Post-
Harvest Processing
6. Dr. Sarika Science and Engineering Elliptic Equations Involving 6.60
Goyal Research Board, Hardy and Critical Exponent
Department of Science
and Technology, Govt. of
India

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7. Dr. Science and Engineering Development of Novel Label- 31.2
Souradyuti Research Board, Free Functional Nucleic Acid-
Ghosh Department of Science Amplification Biosensors for
and Technology, Govt. of Early Detection of Mosquito-
India Borne Diseases
8. Dr. Neelam Department of Science Advanced computational 10.32
Choudhary and Technology, Govt. of techniques for sloshing analysis
India in fuel tanks with baffles
9. Dr. Sarika Department of Structure determination and 21.3
Chaudhary Biotechnology (DBT), targeting of ubiquitously
Ministry of Science & expressed membrane integrated
Technology, Govt. of form of chloride intracellular
India channels (CLICs) for discovery of
small molecular anti-cancer
therapeutics
10. Dr. R.S. Department of Development of a Cell Culture *50.00
Chauhan Biotechnology (DBT), Based Genome Engineered
Ministry of Science & Platform for the Production of a
Technology, Govt. of High Value Anti-Cancer
India Metabolite, Podophyllotoxin in
Podophyllum hexandrum
11. Dr. Department of Science Solid State Dye Sensitized Solar *21.00
Soumyendu and Technology, Govt. of Cells Using Hole Conductors,
Roy India Polymers and Carbon
Nanotubes
12. Dr. Department of Science Chromogenic and Fluorogenic *50.00
Souradyuti and Technology, Govt. of DNAzyme Nanowires for Rapid,
Ghosh India Ultrasensitive, and Affordable
Diagnosis of Pathogenic Bacteria
and Antimicrobial Resistance
*Fund transfer awaited

Outreach Activity

1 Dr. Deepak Royal Academy of ‘Making Deep Learning and 36.03


Garg Engineering, England Artificial Intelligence skills Lakhs
mainstream in India to fulfil
trilateral needs of
entrepreneurship, Industry
academia partnership and
application-inspired Engineering
Research’

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Details of Inter-departmental Research (Interdisciplinary)

Sr. Project Title Funding Agency Amount Collaborating


No. of Departments
Funding
(In Rs.
Lakhs)
1. Chromogenic and Fluorogenic DST, Government *50.00 Chemistry and
DNAzyme Nanowires for Rapid, of India Biotechnology
Ultrasensitive, and Affordable
Diagnosis of Pathogenic Bacteria
and Antimicrobial Resistance
2. Numerical Analysis and Designing Bennett University 12.00 Biotechnology
of a microbial-granule based and Mechanical
reactor system for enhanced Engineering
ethanol production from
agricultural residues
*Fund transfer awaited

Details of seed grants awarded to Faculty:

S. Name of the PI and Name of the Project Amount of


No. Co-PI (s) Funding
(in Rs. Lakhs)
1. 1. Dr. Arpit Bhardwaj (PI) ARSHA: Attendance Recognition 5.80
2. Dr. Gaurav Singal (Co-PI) System using Half-Face
3. Dr. Madhushi Verma (Co-PI) Appearance
2. 1. Dr. Arpit Bhardwaj (PI) Automated Personality Prediction 6.20
2. Dr. Shivani Goel (Co-PI) using EEG Signals
3 1. Dr. Neelanchali Asija Bhalla (PI) Design and Development of Test 15.00
2. Dr. Prabhakar Sathujoda (Co-PI) Rig for High Strain Rate
3. Dr. Mohammad Danish (Co-PI) Characterization of Materials for
External Expert Dynamic Applications
1. Prof. Naresh Bhatnagar, IIT, Delhi

4 1. Dr. Saurabh Jyoti Sarma (PI) Numerical Analysis and Designing 12.00
2. Dr. Mohammad Danish (Co-PI) of a microbial-granule based
reactor system for enhanced
ethanol production from
agricultural residues
5. 1. Dr. Suneet Kumar Gupta (PI) Paka Taranhar: Leaf disease 1.09
2. Dr. Deepak Garg (Co-PI) detection bot with automatic
3. Dr. Gaurav Singal (Co-PI) sprayer
4. Dr. Mohammad Danish (Co-PI)

Details of Patents filed


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Sr. Inventors Indian Patent Date Title Status
No. Application No.
1 Dr. Pushpendra TEMP/E1/10986/ 21-Mar-18 SYSTEM AND Complete
Singh 2018-DEL METHOD FOR Application
Assistant Professor NONLINEAR Filed
Dept. of ECE, AND NON-
Bennett University STATIONARY
DATA ANALYSIS
2 1. Dr. Rishav Singh 201711032865 16-Sep-17 A METHOD APPLICATIO
(CSE, Bennett Univ) AND SYSTEM N PUBLISHED
FOR
2. Sanjay Kumar
IDENTIFYING
Singh (CSE, IIT, BHU)
CATTLE BY
3. Debanjan Sadhya COMBINING
(CSE, IIT, BHU) UNIQUE
IDENTIFICATION
4. Anshul Sharma OF OWNER AND
(CSE, IIT, BHU) CATTLE
5. Ravi Shankar
Singh (CSE, IIT, BHU)
6. Kundan Kumar
(CSE, IIT, BHU)
3 1. Dr. Vinayak TEMP/E- 18-Dec-18 A METHOD AND Provisional
Ranjan 1/52324/2018- A SYSTEM FOR Application
(Mech. & KOL ESTIMATING Filed
Aerospace BURST
Engineering, MARGIN OF
Bennett Univ.) ROTATING DISC
2. Ranjan Kumar
(Adamas University,
Kolkata)
3. Dr. Sanjoy K.
Ghoshal (IIT,
Dhanbad)
4. Dr. Bipin Kumar
(NIT, Jamshedpur)

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4 1. Dr. Rishav Singh 201911008955 07-Mar-19 A BIOMETRIC Complete
(CSE, , Bennett BASED METHOD Application
Univ.) AND SYSTEM Filed
FOR
2. Sanjay Kumar IDENTIFYING AN
Singh (CSE, IIT, BHU) INFANT

3. Shrikant Tiwari
(CSE, Shri
Shankaracharya
Technical
Campus Junwani,
Bhilai, Chattisgarh)

4. Ritika Singh
(Senior Scientist,
CSIO, Chandigarh)

5. Hari Om (CSE, IIT,


Dhanbad)

6. Amit Singh (NIT,


Patna)
5 1. Dr. Apoorva TEMP/E- 19-May-19 METHOD AND Provisional
Mishra 1/20729/2019- SYSTEM FOR Application
(CSE, Bennett Univ) DEL PRESENTING Filed
SOLUTION TO
2. Ashish Pandey OPTIMIZATION
(ABVIIITM, Gwalior) PROBLEM

3. Anupam Shukla
(IIIT, Pune)

4. Ritu Tiwari
(ABVIIITM, Gwalior)

6 1. Dr. Shyam Singh TEMP/E- 26-Jun-19 A SYSTEM FOR Provisional


Rajput (CSE, 1/26700/2019- NOISE ROBUST Application
Bennett Univ) MUM FACE Filed
HALLUCINATIO
2. Karm Veer Arya N
(ABVIIITM, Gwalior)

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Details of Consultancy
Sr. Name of Faculty Project Title Sponsoring Total
No. organization Consultancy
Amount
(In Rs. Lakhs)
1. Dr. Vinayak Ranjan Study-Abroad India Program on University of 12.31
Energy for Sustainable South Florida, St.
Development for the students Petersburg, USA
of University of South Florida,
St. Petersburg, USA,
2. Dr. Joy Pal Proof checking the designs and IIT, Bombay 3.18
drawings of 3 complexes to be
constructed at IIT Hyderabad -
3. Dr. Vinayak Ranjan Fatigue Analysis of The Nhance AAF International 5.22
(Consultant-in- Filter Clip Retainer And Holder Ltd, UK
Charge) Parts
Dr. Prabhakar
Sathujoda
(Co-consultant)
4. Dr. Deepak Garg 1. Automation of Playlist ENIL 3.54
(Consultant-in- Analysis (Times Group)
Charge)
Dr. Vipul Mishra
(Co-consultant)

5. Dr. Deepak Garg Training Program on "Artificial GAIL (India) 2.55


(Consultant-in- Intelligence and IoT" for GAIL Limited, Noida
Charge) Executives at GAIL Training
Institute, Sector 16 A, Noida
Mr. Amitesh Gir
(Co-consultant)
6. Mr. Sunil Saxena Short-term appointment of Center for 4.00
Bennett University as a Communication
Consultant for Center for and Change India
Communication and Change (CCC-I) - An
India (CCC-I) - An affiliate of affiliate of Johns
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Hopkins
School of Public Health/Center Bloomberg School
for Communication Programs of Public
for WHO-Road Safety Project Health/Center for
Communication
Programs

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7. Dr. Deepak Garg Making Deep Learning and AI RAENG, U.K. 222
skills mainstream in India to
fulfill trilateral needs of
entrepreneurship, Industry
academia partnership and
application-inspired Engineering
Research

8. Dr. Vinod Shastri Faculty Development Program National 1.23


in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Network
9. Mr. Praveen Tripathi Regional Workshop on National Law 2.50
Biological Diversity Law School of India
University,
Bengaluru

Quality Research Labs

(a) Biotechnology Ph.D. Research Lab


(b) Dell-EMC Data Analytics Lab
(c) Bennett Interdisciplinary Centre of Research in AI/Machine Learning
(d) Apple iMac Design & Multi-Media Lab
(e) Computational Mechanics Lab
(f) Computational Fluids Dynamics Lab
(g) Structural Dynamics, Noise and Vibration Lab
(h) Engineering Failure Analysis Lab
(i) Solar Energy Lab
(j) ECE Research Lab

The list of major research areas at the Bennett University is listed below:
1. Biotechnology
(i) Bioprocesses and Bio based products
(ii) Genetic/Genome Engineering
(iv) Humane Genomics
(v) Infectious Diseases

2. Computer Science Engineering


(i) Machine Learning
(ii) Data Analytics
(iii) Cloud Computing
(iv) Cyber Security
(v) Artificial Intelligence
3. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
(i) Energy: Vibration, Acoustics, Solar, Materials
(ii) Biomechanics: Human Motion Analysis (Gait, Posture, prosthetics)
(iii) Computer Aided Design and Simulation: FEA, CAE, CFD, Fluid Structure Interaction.

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4. Electronics and Communications Engineering
(i) VLSI Circuit Design for Signal Processing
(ii) NEMS / MEMS Sensors
(iii) Signal Processing
(iv) Image Processing, Pattern Recognition and Biometrics
(v) Wireless Optical Communication (Indoor and Outdoor wireless optical communication like
visible light communication, terrestrial free space optical (FSO) communication
(vi) Internet of Things (IoT)

5. Physics
Computational Modelling and analysis of Novel Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Study
of Nonlinear effects in optical waveguides, Guided wave quantum optics, Nanoscale Thin Films
and Devices, Study of Viscoelastic Properties of Biopolymer Assemblies, Phase Transitions of
interacting polymers, Quantum Information Processing, Magnetic Resonance, Photovoltaics,
Electrochemical Devices and sensors, Ultra-cold atomic gases and integrable systems.
6. Chemistry
(i) Chemical and Biological Sensors
(ii) Computational and Experimental Nanotechnology for self-assembling structures
(iii) Molecular diagnosis
7. Mathematics
(i) Variational methods and Elliptic, Non Local Elliptic Partial Differential Equations
(ii) Sloshing Dynamics and Water Wave Mechanics
(iii) Financial Mathematics
(iv) Mathematical Control Theory
8. Civil Engineering
(i) Applications of AI in the domain of Civil Engg
(ii) Structural Health Monitoring
(iii) Eco-Freindly and Sustainable Building Materials
(iv) Soil dynamics & liquefaction
(v) Ground improvement techniques
(vi) Aerosols and its impacts on climate change
(vii) Environmental management

9. Times School of Media


New and emerging forms of media

10. School of Management


(i) Financial Markets’ Innovations
(ii) Operations Management and Supply Chain
(iii) Free-riding and peer pressure in groups
(iv) Branding, Marketing and Consumer Insights
11. School of Law – Focus Area
(i) Competition law and Intellectual Property in changing times
(ii) Innovation
(iii) Artificial Intelligence and Law
(iv) Law and Privacy
(v) Data and Public Policy
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(vi) Law and Regulation in the Telecommunication and Pharmaceutical Sector
(vii) Competition Law and High Technology
(viii) Cyber Crimes
(ix) Administration of Criminal Justice System in Criminal Courts and Prisons
(x) Comparative Studies of Criminal Justice Systems in the SAARC Region
(xi) Conflicts between General Criminal Laws and Special/Local Criminal Laws.
(xii) Interface of Criminal Law and Technology
(xiii) Public international law including human rights, international criminal law, international
humanitarian law and international organizations.
(xiv) Interface of international law with Indian domestic laws.
(xv) Interaction of public international law with private international law for e.g. investment
arbitration.
(xvi) Law and Media
(xvii) Policy Studies
(xviii) Legal History
(xix) Law, Literature and Fiction
(xx) Psychology, Behaviour, Incentives and Law

K. MISC.
13 Details of Non-Teaching Staff

13.1 Details of Non-Teaching Staff


Attached as Annexure 42

13.2. Summary of Non-Teaching Staff

Particulars Female Male Total


Administrative Staff
Group A 2 16 18
Group B 28 68 96
Group C
Group D
Sub Total
Technical Staff
Group A - - -
Group B - 18 18
Group C
Group D
Sub Total
Grand Total 30 102 132
+
No specific comparison exists with Govt. aided run Universities. The above Groups are based on
general comparison of pay scales.

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13.3 No. of Non-Teaching Staff category wise**
Category Female Male Total
SC - - -
ST - - -
OBC - -
PH - - -
General 30 102 132
Total 30 102 132
Category wise data not maintained
**The above does not include Utility services like Security, Horticulture, and Housekeeping staff,
general maintenance, which are outsourced.
13.4 Ratio of Non-Teaching staff to students
Total N T Staff - 132
Total students - 2570
Ratio - 1:19
13.5. Ratio of Non-Teaching staff to faculty
Total Faculty - 133
Total NT Staff - 132
Ratio - 1:1

14. Academic Results: Faculty-wise and course-wise academic results of the past 3 years
School wise Result (Up to Batch 2018 , Even Semester 2019)
CGPA Range Total
School
(0-3) (3-4) (4-5) (5-6) (6-7) (7-8) (8-9) (9-10)
SEAS 14 12 35 93 153 165 147 49 668
SoL 6 11 23 41 30 28 14 9 162
SoM 7 6 17 41 69 69 34 11 254
TSoM 2 6 13 24 58 49 14 166
University 29 35 88 199 310 311 209 69 1250

CGPA Distribution
200 153 165 147
Student count

93
100 6958 6949 49
352317 414124
146 7 2 12116 6 13 30 28 143414 911
0
(0-3) (3-4) (4-5) (5-6) (6-7) (7-8) (8-9) (9-10)
CGPA Range

SEAS SoL

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Department wise Result under SEAS
CGPA Range
Department (0-3) (3-4) (4-5) (5-6) (6-7) (7-8) (8-9) (9-10)
BT 1 4 4 3 4 1
CIVIL 1 3 1 1
CSE 5 6 19 65 118 121 115 40
ECE 6 3 11 14 15 15 6 4
EP 1 1 2 1 6 1
MECH 1 2 2 7 12 4 7 2
PHD 1 2 15 13 2

CGPA Distribution - SEAS


150 121
118
Student count

115
100
65
50 40
1911 15 15
6 713 1
63 2 14 7 15 12
56 11 1 22 4 4 3 4 4 4 22
0
(0-3) (3-4) (4-5) (5-6) (6-7) (7-8) (8-9) (9-10)

BT CIVIL CSE ECE


CGPA Range
EP MECH PHD

15. Accreditation

15.1. Whether courses are accredited by NAAC? If yes, please provide details as under:-
The university is not eligible for accreditation by NAAC as no batch has passed out yet.

15.2 Whether courses are accredited by NBA? If yes, please provide course-wise details as under:-
No program of the University is eligible for accreditation as any batch has not yet passed out.

15.3. Other Accreditations, if any


The University has become members of following student Chapters:
(i) Student Association for computing Machinery (ACM) Chapter.
(ii) Computer Science department has received approval by IEEE to establish its IEEE
student Chapter.

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(III) Recognition of Bennett University as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation by
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology,
Government of India

15.4. Any other information (including special achievements by the University which may be relevant for
the University)
Nil

16. Strength and Weaknesses of the University

16.1. Strengths of the University


The strengths of the University are summarized below:

(i) Visibility and acceptance of high brand value, being associated with Times of India Group
(ii) Global Academic Partnerships /International collaborations:
(i) Babson Global Inc;
(j) Georgia Institute of Technology;
(k) Georgia Tech Research Corporation;
(l) Cornell University on behalf of Cornell Law School and Management School - Partner for
Management and Law Programs;
(m) Florida International University;
(n) The University of Missouri Kansas City;
(o) University of British Colombia;
(p) College of Information Science & Technology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA
(q) edX .
(iii) The Governing Bodies of the University like Executive Council consist of high level corporate
captains from fortune 500 companies leading to positive inputs and suggestions. .
(iv) Divergent Programs: University shall offer Relevant, Modern and Contemporary programs at
undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in Engineering, Management, Media, Law and
Design under its schools to include Engineering and Applied Sciences, Management, Media and
Liberal Arts, Design, Law and Public Policy.
(v) High Caliber, divergent, research driven and experienced Faculty with PhD from National and
International Universities ,resulting in flow of rich experience of academic processes and learning
experience.
(vi) Industry-Centric, State of art curriculum. Curriculum integrated with live projects, internships,
industry talks; Flexibility incorporated in Curricular system, along with introduction of Concept
of Minors and Honors degrees/courses.
(vii) Entrepreneurial Thinking Supported by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and in-
house well-established hatchery ;
(viii) Promotion of High-Quality Research through seed grant , and provision of Professional
development Allowance available to all faculty, for attending conferences and professional
activities
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(ix) Robust Internal Academic Quality Audit System has already been put in place;
(x) Rigorous teaching and training processes; and unique approach like connection with society
through social entrepreneurship
(xi) Academic systems assisted by ERP, Learning Management System (LMS) implemented, leading
to transparent processes enabled by fully wi fi campus
(xii) Creation of Organization structure and decision-making processes as part of efficient
management system
(xiii) State-of-the-art laboratories; and immense library resources, including print and e leaning
materials
(xiv) Excellent and world class sport facilities including indoor sports complex.
(xv) Student centric services to include office of Dean Student affairs assisted by student welfare
officers and professional counsellor. Quality infrastructure, 24 X 7 power supply, 100% back up
power, un-interrupted water supply, IT enabled processes.

16.3. Weaknesses of the University

Remote location: No direct bus or train connection. Nearest airport is 60 Km

Certificate

This is to certify that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. The
University will adhere to the rules, regulations and guidelines of the UGC, Central Government and relevant
Statutory Council(s) and abide by all the provisions under the UGC Regulation.

The above information is also posted on the website of the university www.bennett.edu.in.

Prof Raghunath K Shevgaonkar


Vice Chancellor
Dated : 12 August 2019

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