Governance

All governance related details are available here

 

Governing Bodies

Board of Governors | Governing Body

Bhopal Campus
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1Anurag Behar, Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3Anand Swaminathan, Head — Health, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body)
4Anish Madhavan, Head — Field, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body) 
5Indu Prasad, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru (Nominee from sponsoring body)
6Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal (Non-voting attendee)
Bengaluru Campus
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1Azim Premji, Chancellor, Azim Premji University
2Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka
4Secretary, Primary and Secondary Education, Government of Karnataka
5Rishad Premji, Director, Azim Premji Foundation
6Yasmeen Premji, Director, Azim Premji Foundation
7Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation

Board of Management

Bhopal Campus
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1Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2Manoj P, Head – Health Projects, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body) 
3Bharti Dewan, Finance Officer, Azim Premji University (Nominee from sponsoring body)
4Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
6Abhishek Rathore, State Head, Azim Premji Foundation 
7Arima Mishra, Director, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
8Nisha Butoliya, Associate Director, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
Bengaluru Campus
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1Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation
2Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3Bharti Dewan, Finance Officer, Azim Premji University
4Rishikesh B S, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5Indu Prasad, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru (Nominee from sponsoring body)
6Ankur Madan, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
7Varuni Bhatia, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Academic Council

Bhopal Campus
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1Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3Satyajit Mayor, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru
4Anand Srivastava, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5Ankur Madan, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
6Arima Mishra, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
7Arjun Jayadev, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
8Harini Nagendra, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
9Varuni Bhatia, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
10Zulfiquar Haider, Azim Premji Foundation
11Indu Prasad, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
12Rishikesh B S, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru 
13Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
Bengaluru Campus
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1Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
2Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3Satyajit Mayor, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru
4Anand Srivastava, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5Ankur Madan, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
6Arima Mishra, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
7Arjun Jayadev, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
8Harini Nagendra, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
9Varuni Bhatia, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
10Zulfiquar Haider, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
11Indu Prasad, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
12Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
13Rishikesh B S, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Research Council

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1Amalendu Jyotishi, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
2Arjun Jayadev, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3Dibyendu Choudhury, Integrator, PRADAN
4Divya Uma, Head of Research Centre, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
6Harini Nagendra, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
7Mukta Kulkarni, Professor, IIM Bangalore
8Rajeevan Nair, Vice Chancellor, Atria University
9Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
10Shashidhara L S, Director, National Centre for Biological Sciences
11Zulfiquar Haider, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Finance Committee

Bhopal Campus
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1Anurag Behar, Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3Manoj P, Head-Health Projects, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body)
4Bharti Dewan, Chief Finance Officer, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body)
5Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
6Nitin Kumar Singh, Chief Finance and Accounts Officer, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
Bengaluru Campus
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1Bharti Dewan, Finance Officer, Azim Premji University
2Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation 
4K R Lakshminarayana, Chief Endowment Officer, Azim Premji Foundation
5Rishikesh B S, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Fee Regulation Committee 

Bengaluru Campus
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1Azim Premji, Chancellor, Azim Premji University
2Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation 
4Indu Prasad, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5Rishikesh B S, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
6Secretary, Higher Education, Government of Karnataka 

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)/Academic Office

Bhopal Campus

Anand Shrivastava, Azim Premji University
Divya Uma, Azim Premji University
V. Manikandan, Azim Premji University
Yogesh G R, Azim Premji University
Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University
Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University 

Bengaluru Campus

Anand Shrivastava, Azim Premji University
Divya Uma, Azim Premji University
V. Manikandan, Azim Premji University
Kalyani Sekhar, Azim Premji University 
Rishikesh B. S., Registrar, Azim Premji University 
Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University 

  1. Anand Shrivastava, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
  2. Ananya Banerjee, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
  3. Anchal Chomal, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
  4. Cheryl Clare Joseph, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
  5. Madhuri Ramesh, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
  6. Nisha Rajkumar Butoliya, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
  7. Rishikesh B S Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
  8. Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
  9. Sharad Sure, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Azim Premji University is committed to provide a safe work and learning environment based on respect for individual dignity. The Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) applies to all members (Students, Faculty and Staff – both full time and part time) of the University, all persons working for the University but not directly employed by the University and all persons who participate in programmes of the University.

The Policy and Guidelines apply to all instances of sexual harassment occurring:

a. On the premises of the University, irrespective of the persons involved.
b. Between or among members of the University, irrespective of the location.
c. At the extended workplace e.g. while travelling, at the place of stay and work or venue of work-related events.

Bhopal Campus

Ashish Krishna
Awadhesh Kumar Tripathi
Bharti Pandit (Presiding Officer)
Deepshika Singh
Jyoti Prabha
Mayur Trivedi
Mohit P Gandhi
Neeti Tiwari
Priyatama Sharma (Member Secretary)
Seema Sharma
Professor V S Elizabeth (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant, External)

Bengaluru Campus

Adil Hossain
Ajaykumar K
Alok Pandurangi
Antara Das
Kripa Gowrishankar
Madhusudhan Ramesh
Malini Bhattacharjee (Presiding Officer)
Manoj Kumar
Meena P
Prachi Gupta
Prakash Iyer
Ridhi Roy(Member Secretary)
Sarah Talat
Shrimoyee Ghosh
Sunhar U
Professor V S Elizabeth (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant, External)
Subir Dey

  1. Dr. Adithya Pradyumna, School of Development , Biosafety Officer
  2. Dr. Antara Das, School of Arts and Sciences, Internal Expert
  3. Dr. Asha Mary Joseph, School of Arts and Sciences, Internal Expert
  4. Dr. Beena DB, School of Arts and Sciences, Member Secretary
  5. Dr. Dipshikha Chakravortty, Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, DBT Nominee
  6. Dr. R. N. V. Krishna Deepak, School of Arts and Sciences, Internal Expert
  7. Dr. Sravanti Uppaluri, Director of Science, School of Arts and Sciences, Chairperson
  8. Dr. Srikanta Dani K G, School of Arts and Sciences, Internal Expert
  9. G. Sathyanarayanan, Intercontinental EHS Director, GE HealthCare, External Expert

Bhopal

Email: sgrc.​bhopal@​apu.​edu.​in

For students — Student Grievance Redressal  
For applicants — Admission Portal 

Bengaluru

Email: sgrc@​apu.​edu.​in 

For students — Student Grievance Redressal  
For applicants — Admission Portal 


Ombudsperson-Student Grievance Redressal

S Giridhar
Email: subra.​giridhar@​gmail.​com

Azim Premji University is committed to facilitating students in maintaining physical, social and emotional well-being and building resilience.  The Mental Health policy has been developed to support students who need assistance on mental health concerns. The policy link is available here.

The University has formulated an Anti-Discrimination Policy, in compliance with the Constitution of India and various legal safeguards put in place to protect the dignity of and provide equal opportunities to those belonging to marginalised groups. The University has also constituted an Anti-Discrimination Cell that will ensure the implementation of the policy. The Policy is enacted to uphold the spirit of the following laws/​regulations and guidelines:
1. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
2. Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
3. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
4. The University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2012.

Email (Bengaluru): adc.​blr@​apu.​edu.​in

Email (Bhopal): adc.​bhopal@​apu.​edu.​in 

The Anti-Discrimination Cell also functions as the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups Cell (SEDG) as well as the Equal Opportunity Cell

Anti-Ragging Committee

Bhopal Campus
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1Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2Jyoti Prabha, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3Ajit Nair, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
4Mohan Singh, Azim Premji University, Bhopal

The University nodal officer for ragging related complaints can be contacted as below: 

Jyoti Prabha (jyoti.​prabha@​apu.​edu.​in
+ 919928010322

Email: antiragging.​bhopal@​apu.​edu.​in

Bengaluru Campus
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1Manikandan V, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
2Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3Sriram, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
4Vrinda K, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

The University nodal officer for ragging related complaints can be contacted as below: 

Kalyani Sekhar(kalyani.sekhar@apu.edu.in) 
+919880055466 

 Email: antiragging@​apu.​edu.​in

Anti-Ragging Squad

Bhopal Campus
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1Rashmi Shah, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2Jitesh Bhagwan Shelke, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3Deepak Jamwal, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
Bengaluru Campus
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1Ankita Bharadwaj, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
2Arvind Bharathi, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3Manikanta M, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Students in distress due to ragging related incidents can call the National Anti-Ragging Helpline 1800−180−5522 (24×7 Toll Free) or e‑mail the Anti-Ragging Helpline at helpline@​antiragging.​in

Acts and Statutes

Annual Audit Reports

Bhopal Campus
Bengaluru Campus

Annual Report for Azim Premji University, Bhopal 2024 - 2025 →

Annual Report for Azim Premji University, Bengaluru 2024 - 2025 →

Annual Report for Azim Premji University, Bengaluru 2023 - 2024 →

Academic Calendar January 2026 | Bhopal →

Academic Calendar (2025-2026) | Bengaluru →

Academic Collaborations till Jan 2025 →

Institutional Development Plan for Azim Premji University, Bhopal →

Institutional Development Plan for Azim Premji University, Bengaluru →

Public Self Disclosure for Azim Premji University, Bhopal →

Public Self Disclosure for Azim Premji University, Bengaluru →

UGC Proforma Appendices and Annexures for Azim Premji University Bhopal →

Summary Information
ProgrammesExplore all Programmes
Under Graduate StudentsBengaluru —  1520 | Bhopal — 388
Post Graduate StudentsBengaluru — 807 | Bhopal — 233
No. of Teaching MembersBengaluru — 242 | Bhopal — 53
No. of Non-Teaching MembersBengaluru — 209 | Bhopal — 67
Student-to-Faculty RatioBengaluru — 9:1 | Bhopal 11:1
Profiles of MembersPeople
Financial AidFees and Financial Aid — UG | Fees and Financial Aid — PG
Academic ScheduleAcademic Operations — Bengaluru | Academic Operations — Bhopal
CampusOur Bengaluru Campus | Our Bhopal Campus
LibraryOur Library
PlacementsPlacements
AlumniOur Alumni at work