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Administration

Registrar ‘s Desk

Finance Desk

Documents & Calendars

Institutional Policies

Leadership Message

From the Registrar’s & Director’s Desk

REGISTAR AND DIRECTOR

Mrs. Seema Vijay Wadte

Registrar & Director — Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalaya (Autonomous)

It is with immense pride and pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all students, faculty members, staff, and stakeholders of VNM. As the Registrar, and also the Director of an autonomous college, I am honoured to be part of an institution that is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development.

VNM has established itself as a centre of higher learning that not only imparts knowledge but also instills values, leadership, and a sense of social responsibility in its students. We offer a broad spectrum of programmes across disciplines, led by experienced faculty and supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Our mission is to ensure smooth academic and administrative functioning through transparent, student-centric processes. From admissions to examinations, and from curriculum updates to degree awards, the Registrar’s office strives to uphold integrity, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.

I encourage all students to take full advantage of the opportunities that VNM offers — in academics, research, co-curricular activities, and community engagement. Let us work together to build a vibrant campus environment that fosters learning, creativity, and growth.

Mrs. Seema Vijay Wadte

Registrar & Director, Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalaya (Autonomous)

Message From the Finance Officer

FINANCE OFFICER

Mrs. Jyoti Padalkar

Finance Officer— Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalay (Autonomous)

Transparency, Accuracy, and Financial Discipline are the core pillars of our Autonomous Administration.

I warmly welcome you to the Finance and Accounts Department portal of Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalaya (Autonomous). Following the conferment of Autonomous status upon the college, our financial management has been made more dynamic and transparent to accelerate academic and administrative requirements

Our primary objective is to provide 100% digital and cashless facilities to students, strong financial backing to the advanced infrastructure required for the 9 new undergraduate honors and 1 postgraduate courses under NEP 2020, and ensure that the benefits of all government scholarship schemes reach needy students on time. We strictly conduct all financial transactions of the college in compliance with the rules of the UGC, State Government, and Audit norms.

Mrs. Jyoti Padalkar

Finance Officer, Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalaya (Autonomous)

Key Responsibilities & Functions

  • Transparent Fee Collection: Implementing a 100% online and digital payment gateway system across the college to ensure secure fee payments for students.
  • Financial Planning & Budgeting: Directing and managing autonomy grants efficiently for new laboratories, smart classrooms, and research projects.
  • Scholarship & Refund Management: Facilitating the process of disbursing MahaDBT and other government scholarship funds into students’ accounts smoothly.
  • Audit & Compliance: Maintaining up-to-date college accounts and ensuring timely completion of internal and statutory audits by Chartered Accountants (CA).

Quick Downloads

Annual Budget & Audited Statements (Audit Reports)

Fee Refund & Admission Cancellation Policy (PDF)

Chemicals/Equipment Procurement & Tender Notices (Tenders)

Official Records

Important Documents & Calendars

📋 Minutes of Meetings

Year-wise records of all official committee and board meeting proceedings.

Minutes 2025–26

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Minutes 2024–25

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Minutes 2023–24

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📋 Minutes of Meetings

Year-wise records of all official committee and board meeting proceedings.

Minutes 2025–26

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Minutes 2024–25

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Minutes 2023–24

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Governance Framework

Institutional Policies

The Code of Professional Ethics lays down the standards of conduct expected of all teaching and non-teaching members of the institution, guiding them in their responsibilities towards students, colleagues, authorities, and society at large.

Teachers and Their Responsibilities

Whoever adopts teaching as a profession assumes the obligation to conduct themselves in accordance with the ideals of the profession. A teacher is constantly under the scrutiny of students and society, and must ensure compatibility between precepts and practice.

  • Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and demeanour expected of them by the community.
  • Manage private affairs in a manner consistent with the dignity of the profession.
  • Seek to make professional growth continuous through study and research.
  • Express free and frank opinion by participating in professional meetings, seminars, and conferences.
  • Perform duties of teaching, tutorial, practical, seminar and research work conscientiously and with dedication.
  • Participate in extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including community service.

Teachers and Students

  • Respect the right and dignity of the student in expressing his/her opinion.
  • Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of religion, caste, political, economic, social and physical characteristics.
  • Recognise the difference in aptitude and capabilities among students and strive to meet their individual needs.
  • Encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their personalities and contribute to community welfare.
  • Be affectionate to students and not behave in a vindictive manner towards any of them for any reason.
  • Make themselves available to students even beyond class hours without any remuneration or reward.

Teachers and Colleagues

  • Treat other members of the profession in the same manner as they themselves wish to be treated.
  • Speak respectfully of other teachers and render assistance for professional betterment.
  • Refrain from lodging unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues to higher authorities.
  • Refrain from allowing considerations of caste, creed, religion, race or sex in professional endeavour.

Teachers and Authorities

  • Discharge professional responsibilities according to existing rules and adhere to procedures consistent with their profession.
  • Refrain from undertaking any other employment or commitment, including private tuitions, that may interfere with professional responsibilities.
  • Co-operate in the formulation of institutional policies by accepting various offices and discharging responsibilities.
  • Give and expect due notice before a change of position is made.

Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff

  • Treat the non-teaching staff as colleagues and equal partners in a cooperative undertaking within every educational institution.
  • Help in the functioning of joint staff-councils covering both teaching and non-teaching staff.

Teachers and Guardians

  • Try to see, through teachers’ bodies and organisations, that institutions maintain contact with guardians, send performance reports, and meet guardians in convened meetings for mutual exchange of ideas and the benefit of the institution.

Teachers and Society

  • Recognize that education is a public service and strive to keep the public informed of educational programmes.
  • Work to improve education in the community and strengthen its moral and intellectual life.
  • Be aware of social problems and take part in activities conducive to the progress of society and the country.
  • Refrain from taking part in activities that tend to promote feelings of hatred or enmity among different communities, religions, or linguistic groups, and actively work for national integration.

The IT Policy governs the responsible use of all computing, network and digital resources at Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalaya, ensuring security, ethical conduct, and the protection of institutional and student data.

Infrastructure Use

All computing resources, including hardware, software, and campus Wi-Fi, are intended solely for academic and administrative purposes.

Cyber Security

Users must maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials and are prohibited from sharing passwords or bypassing security protocols.

Ethical Conduct

Users must refrain from accessing, downloading, or distributing offensive, illegal, or pirated content on institutional networks or devices.

Data Privacy

Faculty and staff are responsible for protecting sensitive institutional and student data from unauthorised disclosure at all times.

Maintenance & Reporting

Any damage to IT equipment or network issues must be reported immediately to the IT Department for formal resolution and documentation.

The Examination Policy of VNM ensures fair, transparent and merit-based assessment for all students, upholding academic integrity and providing clear processes for grievance redressal related to evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the minimum attendance criteria (75%) and complete all internal assessments to be eligible for final examinations.

Conduct of Examination

Candidates must follow the prescribed seating arrangements and adhere strictly to the instructions provided by invigilators during all examinations.

Academic Integrity

The institution maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards malpractice. Any student found using unfair means will face immediate disciplinary action as per University/College norms.

Evaluation & Grading

The evaluation process is strictly merit-based, following the defined marking scheme and moderation procedures established by the University.

Grievance on Evaluation

Students have the right to apply for a photocopy of their answer sheets or request re-evaluation within the stipulated timeline after declaration of results.

VNM is committed to providing a fair, transparent and timely grievance redressal mechanism for all students, staff and stakeholders through a structured committee-based process.

Committee Structure

The institution maintains a Student Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) and an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to handle specific categories of complaints.

Filing a Complaint

Any aggrieved individual can file a formal complaint through the online portal or through the grievance box provided on the college campus.

Confidentiality

The identity of the complainant and the nature of the grievance are kept strictly confidential throughout the inquiry and resolution process.

Fair Hearing

Every complaint is investigated impartially, ensuring that all parties are given an equal opportunity to present their case and be heard.

Resolution Timeline

The committee is committed to resolving all grievances within a specified timeframe to ensure timely justice and institutional accountability.

The Research Policy of VNM establishes a culture of rigorous, ethical, and original scholarship — encouraging faculty and students to contribute meaningfully to knowledge creation and societal advancement.

Ethics in Research

All researchers must adhere to high ethical standards, ensuring honesty and integrity in data collection, analysis, and reporting throughout the research process.

Anti-Plagiarism

The institution strictly prohibits plagiarism. All research papers, theses, and projects must be original and verified through recognised plagiarism-detection software.

Support & Incentives

The college provides administrative support for faculty to apply for research grants, attend international conferences, and publish in indexed journals.

Intellectual Property

Innovations and patents developed using institutional resources shall be governed by the institution’s IPR guidelines and shared appropriately between the institution and the researcher.

Student Involvement

Faculty members are encouraged to involve students in research projects to foster a scientific temperament and research culture from the undergraduate level.