Mr. Bharat Gite
MD & CEO, Taural India Pvt Ltd, Pune
Governance
at PCU
PCU, Pune is guided by a strong Governing Body ensuring transparent, strategic, and balanced institutional growth. Their leadership drives academic excellence, research, and industry collaboration aligned with global standards.
Statutory Committees
Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU), Pune has established statutory committees to ensure transparent governance and effective institutional functioning. These committees oversee key areas such as academic quality, student welfare, discipline, and administrative processes. The structured framework supports regulatory compliance and promotes accountability across university operations.
Each committee includes representation from academic leaders, administrative officials, and faculty members to enable inclusive decision-making. Located in Pune, a leading education hub, PCU benefits from a committee-driven governance model aligned with higher education best practices. These statutory bodies collectively contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and student-centric academic environment.
Composition
Designation
Nominated Member
The President
Chairperson
Shri. Harshawardhan Shahajirao Patil
The Vice-Chancellor
Member
Dr. Santosh S. Sonavane
Five Persons nominated by the sponsoring body out of whom two shall eminent educationists
Member
Shri. Dnyaneshwar Pandurang Landge
Smt. Padma Maloji Bhosale
Shri. Vitthal Somaji Kalbhor
Shri. Shantaram Dagdu Garade
Dr. K. K. Aggarwal
Dr. Pandit Vidyasagar
One Expert of Management or information technology from outside the University, nominated by the President
Member
Dr. Girish Desai
Two persons, nominated by the Government
Member
Shri. Rajesh Madhusudan Patil
Head Actual User Business.
Forbes Marshall,
A-34/35, MIDC H Block, Pimpri | Pune 411018
Two representatives of the industries to be nominated by the President
Member
Shri. Prataprao Pawar
Shri. Sachin Itkar
The Registrar of the University shall be the permanent invitee to the Governing Body but shall not have right to vote
Member Secretary
Dr.Anil S. Maheshwari
University Committee
- Sr NoName of the Committee MemberDesignation01Dr. V.N.PatilChairperson02Dr. Archana RathoreMember03Mr. Amol DholeMember04Mr. Deepak PanditaMember05Dr. Renu ParasharMember Secretory
Advisory Members
- The Advisory Members at Pimpri Chinchwad University bring together distinguished industry leaders, academicians, and domain experts who guide the university’s strategic growth and academic excellence. Their collective expertise supports innovation, industry collaboration, research advancement, and global academic partnerships. The advisory panel includes professionals from diverse sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, education, entrepreneurship, and public service.
- This diverse representation helps align curriculum design with industry needs and emerging career opportunities. The advisory members provide valuable insights to strengthen experiential learning, skill development, and employability-focused education. Their guidance contributes to building a future-ready academic ecosystem in Pune with global relevance. Through continuous engagement, the advisory board enhances institutional quality, governance, and strategic decision-making at the university.
Advisory Board
Mr. Shankar Jadhav
MD, BSE Investments, Mumbai
Mr. Deepak Karanjikar
President MCCIA
Mr. Arun Khanna
VP, United Health Group South Delhi
Mr. Raghu Rao
Corpus Finserv solutions LLP
Dr. Dnyaneshwar Muley
Indian Foreign Services
Dr. Makarand Jawadekar
Pharma Consultant, Pfizer Inc.
Mr. Prashant Girbane
MCCIA Director General
Mr. Deepak Karandikar
Board Trustee, Arthkranti Pune
Mr. Manoj Shinde
CEO & President tCognitionInc
Dr. Arun Mohan Sherry
Director, IIIT Lucknow
Mr. Sandeep Waslekar
President, – Strategic Foresight Group
Mr. Amit Garg
CEO, HiLabsInc, Washington DC
Dr. B. B. Ahuja
Ex Director, CoEP
Mr. Balasaheb Darade
MD, New Era Cleartech
Mr. Vitthal Jangale
Sr. Database Manager, Oracle
Dr. N. K. Mohapatra
CEO, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India
Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar
Asst-Director, National AIDS Research Institute
Dr. Parag Kalkar
Pro-Vice Chancellor at Savitribai Phule Pune University
Mr. Bharat Gite
MD & CEO, Taural India Pvt Ltd, Pune
Mr. Shankar Jadhav
MD, BSE Investments, Mumbai
Mr. Deepak Karanjikar
President MCCIA
Mr. Arun Khanna
VP, United Health Group South Delhi
Mr. Raghu Rao
Corpus Finserv solutions LLP
Dr. Dnyaneshwar Muley
Indian Foreign Services
Dr. Makarand Jawadekar
Pharma Consultant, Pfizer Inc.
Mr. Prashant Girbane
MCCIA Director General
Mr. Deepak Karandikar
Board Trustee, Arthkranti Pune
Mr. Manoj Shinde
CEO & President tCognitionInc
Dr. Arun Mohan Sherry
Director, IIIT Lucknow
Mr. Sandeep Waslekar
President, – Strategic Foresight Group
Mr. Amit Garg
CEO, HiLabsInc, Washington DC
Dr. B. B. Ahuja
Ex Director, CoEP
Mr. Balasaheb Darade
MD, New Era Cleartech
Mr. Vitthal Jangale
Sr. Database Manager, Oracle
Dr. N. K. Mohapatra
CEO, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India
Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar
Asst-Director, National AIDS Research Institute
Dr. Parag Kalkar
Pro-Vice Chancellor at Savitribai Phule Pune University
