Governing Council Members

The Governing Council of Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College comprises distinguished leaders, academicians, administrators, and government nominees who guide the institution with vision, integrity, and commitment. The council plays a vital role in policy-making, academic quality assurance, strategic development, and institutional growth.

Members of the Governing Council

Thiru. G. Ashokan, B.Com.

Chairman

A dynamic leader committed to academic excellence and institutional development.

Thiru. A. Ganeshkumar, B.Tech., M.B.A.

Correspondent

Provides strategic direction, industry linkage, and effective campus administration.

Thiru. G. V. Karthik

Treasurer

Oversees financial planning, resource allocation, and institutional sustainability.

Tmt. Sharmilah Jeyagraham

Member – Management

Contributes to academic governance and supports campus development activities.

Thiru. V. Giridharan

Member – Management

Actively involved in policy decisions and institutional improvement initiatives.

Dr. M. Nandakumar, M.E., Ph.D.

Principal & Ex-Officio Member / Secretary

Provides academic leadership and coordinates all council proceedings.

Government and Academic Nominees

Director of Technical Education, Chennai

Nominee of Government of Tamil Nadu (Ex-Officio Member)

Represents state-level technical education policies and regulatory compliance.

Principal, Bharathiyar Centenary Memorial Women’s Polytechnic College, Ettayapuram

Nominee of the Department of State Government (Educationalist)

Contributes academic expertise and guidance for curriculum development and quality improvement.

Principal, Government Polytechnic College, Tuticorin

Nominee of the State Board of Technical Education and Training

Supports academic standardization and technical education reforms.

Southern Regional Officer (SRO), AICTE, Chennai

Nominee of Government of India (Ex-Officio Member)

Ensures AICTE norms, approvals, and quality benchmarks are maintained.

Nominee of AICTE (To be Nominated by SRO)

Representative of AICTE

Will provide expertise in regulatory compliance and academic advancement.

Role of the Governing Council

Formulating institutional policies
Approving academic and administrative decisions
Strengthening industry–institution interaction
Overseeing infrastructure and resource development
Ensuring compliance with AICTE, DOTE, and Government norms
Promoting quality assurance and continuous improvement