Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Information: Right To Information

Statutory Information under RTI, 2005

1. Introduction (Basic Information under RTI Act, 2005)

2. Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties

3. Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees

4. Procedure followed in Decision Making Process

5. Norms/Standards

6. Rules, Regulations and Instructions

7. Official Documents and their availability

8. IIMB Society, Board, Sub-Committees and other Bodies

9. Directory of officers and employees

10. Pay Structure of Institute staff

11. The Budget Allocated

12. Subsidy Programmes

13. Concessions availed by the Institute

14. Information available in electronic form

15. Obtaining information

16. Public Information Officer

17. Other useful information

18. Mode of Public Participation

1. Introduction

• Background of this Handbook - Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI Act)

• Objectives and purpose of this Hand-book - To provide information about the Institute and sources of information

• Users of this Handbook - Students, Faculty and Staff of the Institute, general public etc.

• Organisation of the information in this Handbook - As per guidelines of the Ministry of HRD, Government of India

• Definitions -

Institute: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Act: Right to Information Act 2005

Status: Memorandum of Association & Rules of the Institute

• Contact Person - Shri A R Ramesh
  Public Information Officer (PIO)

• For Additional Information -

1. Refer the various books on Rules and Regulations of the Institute

2. Contact the appropriate officer as per list in this hand-book or the Institute website

2. Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties

2.1 Establishment

Because of the success achieved by the Indian Institutes of Management at Ahmedabad and Calcutta and the demand for more such Institutes, the Government of India, in 1972, set-up the third Indian Institute of Management at Bangalore.
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore was registered under the Mysore Societies' Registration Act, 1960 (Mysore Act No.17 of 1960) under Registration No.403/71-72 dated 27.3.1972.

2.2 Mission/Vision and Objectives
IIM Bangalore aims at augmenting the management resources of the nation through programmes of teaching, research, training, consultancy and other professional services. Within this broad canvas, the Institute strives to enhance its contribution to further strengthening managerial competence in business and industry. With this as the mission, the programmes and activities of the Institute are specifically designed and developed in order to:

(i) provide a steady stream of professionally competent and value-oriented management graduates through appropriate training programmes;
(ii) strengthen the existing management processes in industrial organizations and those in the public systems through continuing education programmes;
(iii) contribute to national and regional policy making and to management literature;
(iv) assist in quality improvement efforts of educational institutions, especially schools of management in the Southern region.

Objectives
The mission outlined above has been committed to by the Institute since its inception. Over a period of time, the recruitment and development of the Faculty and the Institute's activities have followed these commitments. The Institute's efforts will be to sustain and further reinforce the objectives through its academic programmes, continuing education programmes, research and consultancy and through the Activity Centres.

2.3 Main activities /functions of the Institute
Teaching, Research, Management Development, Consulting

Major educational programmes are:

• PGP

• FPM

• PGSEM

• PGPPM

• EPGP

• EEP

2.4 Services being provided by the Institute

• Teaching at Post-graduate levels in Management (see details of teaching programmes on the website)

• To undertake research, training and consultancy

• To cater to continuing education program of the Government of India

• To organize conferences, seminars and short-term courses

2.5 Organizational Structure
The Organization Structure of the Institute is given below:

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2.6 Expectation of the Institute from the public for enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency
The Institute needs support, co-operation and suggestions of the citizens of the country.

2.7 Arrangements and methods made for seeking public participation/contribution
The Board of Governors has representatives of the Central Government, State Government, All India Council for Technical Education, All India Management Association, National Productivity Council, Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes, and Central Government nominees representing Industry, Commerce, Labor and other interests.

2.8 Mechanism available for monitoring the service delivery and public grievance resolution.
The monitoring is through members of the Board of Governors.

2.9 Address of the Institute

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore,
Bannerghatta Road,
Bangalore - 560 076, Karnataka State, India

2.10 Institute working hours
Teaching: (as per academic planner)
Administration: 9 am to 5.30 pm (Monday to Friday)
Saturday & Sunday - Holidays
Library: 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM

3. Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees

The Institutes' apex governing body is the IIMB Society. The general superintendence, direction and control of the affairs of the Society and its income and property are vested with the Board of Governors headed by the Chairman, Board of Governors and 27 members. The Director is the Principal Academic and Executive Officer of the Institute. The Director shall be responsible for the proper administration of the Institute and for imparting of instructions and maintenance of discipline therein. The Director is vested with academic, financial and general powers under the 'Delegation of Powers' approved by the Board of Governors from time to time. The powers of the Director have been sub-delegated to the faculty and officers under him.

Dean Academic and Dean Administration, appointed from among faculty, in rotation every three years shall advice the Director on academic and administrative issues. The Chief Administrative Officer will assist them in administrative matters.

An Officer nominated as Secretary, Board of Governors, is the custodian of records related to meetings of the Board of Governors and Sub-Committees and is responsible for the conduct of these meetings and implementing the decisions by the Board and Sub-Committees.

The Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer manage the financial and accounting functions. Other officers and staff of the Institute assume powers, responsibilities and duties as assigned to them from time to time by the respective departmental heads.

4. Procedure followed in decision-making process

The Institute has the Chairman, Board of Governors, Director, Dean (Academic), Dean (Administration), Chairpersons for each Academic Programme and Centers, Chief Administrative Officer and Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer, who carry out the various functions of the Institute as per procedures laid down in the Rules of the Institute. The decision is communicated to public by announcements, advertisements and through website. The final authority to vet the decisions is the Director, Chairman, Board of Governors and IIMB Society. The Institute takes decision regarding academic matters, students' affairs, staff affairs, finance, facilities of the Institute and infrastructure.

5. Norms/Standards
Norms and standards for various programmes of the Institute are set by the respective Academic Committees which also monitors progress and achievements of students undertaking various academic programmes.

6. Rules, regulations and instructions used:

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7. Official documents and their availability

1. Memorandum of Association and Rules

2. Annual Report

3. IIMB Management Review

4. Research and Publication

5. Long Duration Programmes brochures

6. Management Development Programme brochure

7. Calendar and brochures of Executive Education Programmes

8. Any other relevant information sought by general public are being furnished

8. Board, Sub-Committees and other bodies

1. IIMB Society

2. Board of Governors

3. Finance Committee

4. Campus Development Committee

5. Staff Development Committee

Meetings of the IIMB Board and its Sub-Committees are not open to the public and minutes of such meetings are not accessible by the public, as they are confidential.

IIMB Society - Present Incumbents

All the members of the Board of Governors (listed below) are members of the IIMB Society Members. In addition, there are 8 donor members on the Society as per Rule [2(27)] of the Memorandum of Association & Rules of IIMB.

Board of Governors:

Academic Committees:

Academic activities are governed by faculty committees, appointed by the Director

9. Directory of Officers and Employees

Click here for internal telephone directory (Prefix 2699 to all 4 digit numbers)

10. Pay structure of Institute Staff

11. The Budget Allocated

12. Subsidy Programmes

For the Post-Graduate Programme in Management, scholarships and tuition fee waiver are given to needy students on the recommendations of the Financial Aid Committee. An amount of Rs.150 lakh was budgeted for this during 2008-09. An enhanced amount of Rs.200 lakh has been budgeted during 2008-09. For the Fellow Programme, Contingency grant of Rs.15000 per annum per student is given. In addition, house rent subsidy of Rs.8000 per month is granted to married students staying in rented accommodation.

13. Concessions availed by the Institute

1. Customs Duty: 5% Concession under DSIR Regn. No. TUN/RG - CDE (436) 2005 dated 31.5.2005, vide Notification No.51/96-CUSTOMS dated 23.7.1996, Central Excise notification No.10/97-Central Excise dated 1.3.1997

2. IIMB is recognized as a wholly charitable society under section 12 A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Further its income is exempt under section 10 (23C) (iii ab) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

14. Information available in Electronic Form
All relevant information about Institute activities are available in our website.

15. Means, methods and facilities available to citizens for obtaining information
Citizens can obtain information from notice boards, post, email, website, advertisements, press releases, telephone etc.

16. Public Information Officer
Mr.A.R.Ramesh
Officer on Special Duty , Director's Office
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghatta Road
Bangalore 560 076
Phone: +91-080-26993002 (Office) 26584440 (Residence)
Email: arramesh@iimb.ernet.in

Appellate Authority
Mr. Shivakumar Venkateswaran
Chief Human Resources Officer
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghatta Road
Bangalore 560 076
Phone: +91-80-26993333 Fax: 080-2658 4050
Email: shivakumar.venkateswaran@iimb.ernet.in

17. Mode of Public Participation
The Institute encourages public participation and guidance through members representing them in the Board of Governors.