Bhopal

Azim Premji University, Bhopal is a not-for-profit private University, established under the Madhya Pradesh Niji Vishwa Vidyalaya (Sthapana Avam Sanchalan) Dwitiya Sanshodhan Adhiniyam, 2022.

Board of governors

S. No.	Name
1	Anurag Behar, Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2	Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3	Anand Swaminathan, Head — Health, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body)
4	Anish Madhavan, Head — Field, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body)
5	Indu Prasad, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru (Nominee from sponsoring body)
6	Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal (Non-voting attendee)

Board of management

S. No.	Name
1	Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2	Manoj P, Head – Health Projects, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body)
3	Bharti Dewan, Finance Officer, Azim Premji University (Nominee from sponsoring body)
4	Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5	Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
6	Abhishek Rathore, State Head, Azim Premji Foundation
7	Arima Mishra, Director, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
8	Nisha Butoliya, Associate Director, Azim Premji University, Bhopal

Academic council

S. No.	Name
1	Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2	Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3	Satyajit Mayor, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru
4	Anand Shrivastava, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5	Ankur Madan, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
6	Arima Mishra, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
7	Arjun Jayadev, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
8	Harini Nagendra, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
9	Varuni Bhatia, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
10	Zulfiquar Haider, Azim Premji Foundation
11	Indu Prasad, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
12	Rishikesh B S, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
13	Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal

Research council

S. No.	Name
1	Amalendu Jyotishi, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
2	Arjun Jayadev, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3	Dibyendu Choudhury, Integrator, PRADAN
4	Divya Uma, Head of Research Centre, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5	Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
6	Harini Nagendra, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
7	Mukta Kulkarni, Professor, IIM Bangalore
8	Richa Govil, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
9	Rajeevan Nair, Vice Chancellor, Atria University
10	Shashidhara L S, Director, National Centre for Biological Sciences
11	Zulfiquar Haider, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Finance committee

S. No.	Name
1	Anurag Behar, Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2	Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3	Manoj P, Head-Health Projects, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body)
4	Bharti Dewan, Chief Finance Officer, Azim Premji Foundation (Nominee from sponsoring body)
5	Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
6	Nitin Kumar Singh, Chief Finance and Accounts Officer, Azim Premji University, Bhopal

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Academic office

S. No.	Name
1	Anand Shrivastava, Azim Premji University
2	Divya Uma, Azim Premji University
3	V Manikandan, Azim Premji University
4	Yogesh G R, Azim Premji University
5	Satyajeet Nambiar, Registrar, Azim Premji University
6	Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University

Board of Studies, Curriculum and pedagogy committee

S. No.	Name
1	Anand Shrivastava, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
2	Ananya Banerjee, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
3	Aanchal Chomal, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
4	Cheryl Clare Joseph, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
5	Madhuri Ramesh, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
6	Nisha 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

Internal complaints committee (POSH committee)

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:

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

S. No.	Name
1	Ashish Krishna, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2	Awadhesh Kumar Tripathi, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3	Bharti Pandit
4	Chetan Anand, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
5	Jyoti Prabha, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
6	Mayur Trivedi, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
7	Mohit P Gandhi, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
8	Neeti Tiwari, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
9	Neetu Kalra, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
10	Priyatama Sharma, Member Secretary, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
11	Seema Sharma, Presiding Officer, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
12	V S Elizabeth, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant, External Expert

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)

S. No.	Name
1	Ananya Mukherjee, Internal Expert, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2	Gaurav Kumar, Internal Expert, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3	Jyoti Prabha, Member Secretary, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
4	Mohit P Gandhi, Biosafety Officer, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
5	Neetu Kalra, Chairperson, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
6	Raghuvir Singh Tomar, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISERB), DBT Nominee
7	Siddhartha Maiti, VIT Bhopal, External Expert
8	Sourav Datta, IISER Bhopal, External Expert

Student grievance redressal

Contact us at sgrc.bhopal@apu.edu.in
Students can visit the student grievance redressal site.
Applicants can visit the admissions portal.

Ombudsperson-Student Grievance Redressal: S Giridhar (subra.giridhar@gmail.com)

Mental health policy

Azim Premji University is committed to facilitate students’ physical, social and emotional well-being, and build resilience. The mental health policy has been developed to support students who need assistance on mental health concerns. The policy link is available here.

Anti-discrimination policy

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:

Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
The University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2012

The anti-discrimination cell also functions as the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups Cell (SEDG) as well as the Equal Opportunity Cell.

Anti-ragging committee

S. No.	Name
1	Gautam Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2	Jyoti Prabha, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3	Ajit Nair, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
4	Mohan Singh, Azim Premji University, Bhopal

For ragging related complaints, you can reach out to Jyoti Prabha, Nodal Officer, Azim Premji University at jyoti.prabha@apu.edu.in or +919928010322.

Email: antiragging.bhopal@apu.edu.in

Anti-ragging squad

S. No.	Name
1	Rashmi Shah, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
2	Jitesh Bhagwan Shelke, Azim Premji University, Bhopal
3	Deepak Jamwal, Azim Premji University, Bhopal

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

MP University Act

Azim Premji University Act

University notification

Ordinance and Statutes

Right to Information

Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) — Satyajeet Nambiar

Annual Audit Reports

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

Academic Calendar July 2026, Bhopal →

Academic Collaborations (upto Jan 2025) →

Institutional Development Plan, Azim Premji University, Bhopal →

Public Self Disclosure for Azim Premji University, Bhopal →

UGC Pro Forma Appendices and Annexures, Azim Premji University, Bhopal →

Summary
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Undergraduate students	388
Postgraduate students	233
No. of teaching members	53
No. of non-teaching members	67
Student-to-faculty ratio	11:1
Profiles of members	People
Financial aid	Fees and Financial Aid — UG \| Fees and Financial Aid — PG
Academic schedule	Academic Operations-Bhopal
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