23/09/2026
Board of Members Meeting at PCU!
Pimpri Chinchwad University conducted its Board of Members Meeting, bringing together distinguished academic, industry, and institutional leaders to deliberate on key policies, academic priorities, and strategic initiatives for the University.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Nitin Karmalkar, Former Vice-Chancellor, SPPU; Dr. Parag Kalkar, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University; Dr. D. K. Bandopadhyay, Chief Adviser, Amity Group; Mr. Vivek Sawant, Chief Mentor, MKCL; Dr. R. K. Shevgaonkar, Pro-Chancellor, Somaiya University, Mumbai; Mr. Sachin Itkar, Member; along with Dr. Girish Desai, Executive Director, PCET; Dr. Santosh S. Sonavane, Vice-Chancellor, PCU; Dr. Anil S. Maheshwari, Registrar & Member Secretary; Dr. Amit Patil, Dean, School of Management; Dr. Ananta Uppal, Director, IQAC; Dr. Parimala Mani, Controller of Examination; Dr. Rajesh Patil, Dean, School of Pharmacy; Dr. Vijay N. Patil, Dean, School of Engineering & Technology; Ms. Ruchu Kuthiala, Dean & HoS, School of Sciences; Dr. Pallavi Ahire, HoD, CSE, School of Engineering & Technology; Dr. Sachin Pawar, Dean Academics, PCU; Dr. Ramdas G. Biradar, PCU; Dr. Pranav Charkha; Dr. Bharat Kale; Dr. Shankar Deosarkar; Shri Shankar Patil; and Ms. Shalaka Sarode.
The discussions focused on strengthening institutional policies, advancing academic excellence, effective governance, and the University's continued growth and development.