Student governance
Student participation in decision-making
Students help shape how 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru is run through representation on University committees and cells.  
91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru students can take part in decisions that affect their education in two ways: through student representation on 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru committees and cells and through 91É«ÇéƬ’s university-wide governance bodies, which includes elected student positions open to every 91É«ÇéƬ student, including 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru students. 
Where academic decisions are made 
The 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru Academic Committee monitors the rigorous quality, integrity and performance of academic programs at 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru. The Committee membership includes elected students, with student representatives contributing directly to discussions that shape programs, teaching and the wider student experience. 
91É«ÇéƬ is responsible for the ongoing academic quality of all the programs it delivers. Programs are approved by the 91É«ÇéƬ Academic Board, following endorsement by the Academic Board Programs CommitteeÌý²¹²Ô»å Faculty Board. These are the bodies that make formal academic decisions about the courses and programs you enrol in.
Student representation at 91É«ÇéƬ
91É«ÇéƬ-wide
Student representation
91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru students can vote in, and stand for election to, student positions on: 
- 91É«ÇéƬ Council: see information on membership in Division 1 of the .
- 91É«ÇéƬ Academic Board: see information on membership in section 2.4 of the 91É«ÇéƬ Rules.
- ±«±·³§°Â F²¹³¦³Ü±ô³Ù²â‵þ´Ç²¹°ù»å²õ: see information on membership in Schedule 7 of the 91É«ÇéƬ Rules.
Elections
Elections take place every two years for elected student positions on 91É«ÇéƬ Council and yearly for elected student positions on Academic Board and Faculty Boards.
All enrolled students receive election notices and voting instructions at their 91É«ÇéƬ email address. 
These positions are elected from across the whole 91É«ÇéƬ student body. 
91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru
Student representation
The 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru student representative body will have elected roles covering academic matters, careers, and student activities and events.
Enrolled students will be notified via their 91É«ÇéƬ email address when nominations open.
Academic committee
The 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru Academic Committee will include student representatives and enrolled students will be notified via their 91É«ÇéƬ email address when nominations open.
Student safety and inclusion
Students can also participate in committees and cells that uphold student safety, equity, inclusion and prevent discrimination, including:
- Anti-Ragging Committee
- Equal Opportunity Cell
- Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups Cell
- Gender Sensitisation Cell
- Internal Committee that considers reports of gender-based discrimination and harassment
Future opportunities
Further opportunities to take part in academic governance at 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru will be published as local arrangements are established.
Learn more about student governance
If you would like to find out more, please email Reema Chaudhury, Head of Academic Operations and Student Affairs.