Principal For Engineering College

Pondicherry Alpha Group Of Educational Institutions.; Puducherry; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on qualific at

Performance-based incentives, wherever

Leadership role with opportunities for

Research, consultancy, and development

Conferences, workshops, and FDPs

Accommodation or relocation assistance

Job summary

Pondicherry Alpha Group Of Educational Institutions. seeks a senior academic administrator to lead institutional development, ensure AICTE and regulatory compliance, and drive quality in teaching, curriculum and student outcomes.

The role focuses on faculty development, research promotion, industry partnerships, admissions oversight, and strategic planning for sustained growth and accreditation success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology with relevant UG/PG qualifications.
• Experience meeting AICTE and university norms is required.
• Proven academic leadership and institutional administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation processes.
• Record of research publications and academic achievements.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic administration and institutional development.
• Ensure compliance with AICTE, affiliating university and regulatory norms.
• Monitor teaching quality, curriculum delivery and student performance.
• Guide faculty recruitment, development, appraisal and research activities.
• Promote research, publications, consultancy and industry collaboration.
• Oversee admissions, student discipline, placements and internships.
• Manage budgets, infrastructure and academic resources.
• Drive accreditation, NBA/NAAC processes and quality assurance.
• Strengthen industry interaction and employability initiatives.
• Implement strategic plans to improve institutional performance.

Skills

Academic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Research output

Industry collaboration

Student mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology

Job description

Candidates belong to Pondicherry and Candidates willing to relocate to Pondicherry are only required.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead academic administration and overall institutional development.
• Ensure compliance with AICTE, affiliating university, and regulatory norms.
• Monitor teaching quality, curriculum delivery, and student performance.
• Guide faculty recruitment, development, appraisal, and research activities.
• Promote research, publications, consultancy, and industry collaboration.
• Oversee admissions, student discipline, placements, and internships.
• Manage institutional budgets, infrastructure, and academic resources.
• Drive accreditation, NBA/NAAC processes, and quality assurance.
• Strengthen industryinstitution interaction and employability initiatives.
• Implement strategic plans to improve institutional performance.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology with a relevant UG/PG qualification.
• Minimum experience as prescribed by AICTE and applicable university norms.
• Proven academic leadership and institutional administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated record of research publications and academic achievements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in faculty development, student mentoring, and placements.
• Ability to build industry partnerships and drive institutional growth.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Performance-based incentives, wherever applicable.
• Leadership role with opportunities for institutional development.
• Research, consultancy, and professional development support.
• Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and FDPs.
• Accommodation or relocation assistance, if applicable.