Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

Student Council

The Student Council is the highest governing student body of IIM Kashipur which is responsible for the welfare of students in the institute by ensuring the smooth functioning of all the activities & student bodies, serving as the bridge between the student community and the institute’s administration. True to the spirit of "by the students, for the students", the Council is responsible for creating a conducive environment for academic, co-curricular, and personal growth, ensuring a holistic student experience at the institute, linking the out-of-class experience to the academic mission of the Institute and incorporating student's intellectual, leadership and public service interests with their future aspirations. It collaborates with students, faculty, administrators, and other partners both inside and outside of the IIM Kashipur community to ease and complement the quality of life and learning for students. Student Council coordinates and oversees all student-led activities, including those of committees, clubs, cells, cores, and any institute-wide events under the name of IIM Kashipur.

Student Council’s Vision

To be the student's voice and foster a culture promoting an ecosystem where student welfare, leadership, and institutional values go hand in hand.

Student Council’s Mission

To function as the primary representative of the student body in all internal and external matters
To ensure smooth and appropriate functioning of all student-bodies, promoting learning, diversity, professionalism and ethical conduct
To ensure an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative environment in the institute
To review and realign the student initiatives that are institutionally aligned and ready for the future

Student Council Composition

The Student Council consists of:

President - The President heads the Student Council and serves as the primary representative of the students for all the institutional matters. The President oversees the student governance, policy formation, ensuring alignment between student bodies and the institute’s vision, and coordinates with administration for all student-related initiatives.
General Secretary - The General Secretary is responsible for the operational management of all student run bodies and for assisting the President in decision making on matters concerning student welfare in general. This is accomplished by drafting of policies, liaising among student bodies, and ensuring of smooth execution and documentation of Council led activities.
Girls’ Representative - The Girls' Representative is the voice of the female students of the institute, presenting their issues, concerns and grievances to the Council to ensure their safety, fair representation, and support. She is also responsible for the promotion of inclusivity of female participants across all student activities.
Secretaries of 8 Functional Committees - Serve as the official representatives of their respective committees within the Student Council, being responsible for the day-to-day functionality of the institutional facilities. They play a vital role in ensuring effective execution of initiatives, inter-body coordination, working on matters impacting student life, and establishing a smooth campus experience for all the students at the institute.

Each member of the Council brings unique leadership, and representational responsibilities aligned with IIM Kashipur’s vision of nurturing responsible and reflective professionals.

Responsibilities and purview of the Student Council:

Acts as the first representative of the students both inside and outside the institute, ensuring alignment of all student activities with the institute’s vision
Coordinates with Chairs, administrative heads, and relevant authorities on all matters related to academics, infrastructure, facilities, hostels, mess, security, and external engagement
Coordinates, supervise and oversees all activities led by students including those conducted by committees, clubs, cells, cores, and institute-wide events under the name of IIM Kashipur, upholding the institute’s image and safeguarding student interests
Reviews, scrutinize and examines the annual student body budget based on proposed action plans and activity forecasts, and recommends it for further implementation
Conducts regular meetings with student bodies and student batches to address their concerns also maintaining attendance records and enforcing participation norms
Undertakes annual review of the structure and composition of all student bodies and initiates necessary changes in coordination with the concerned Chairperson and Faculty Mentor
Resolves conflicts among or within student bodies and individual students, and takes responsibility for matters that do not fall under any other student body’s scope
Maintains awareness of all student activities held within and beyond campus, ensuring prior reporting of events by organizing teams for transparency and coordination
Oversees financial documentation and ensures fair handling of funds sourced from the institute, student contributions, or external sponsorships, maintaining them for audits
Administers official student communication platforms including the WhatsApp Community, and addresses misuse of IT resources or mass communication channels
Handles cases of misconduct on communication and social media platforms, taking appropriate steps to uphold decorum and student community standards
Acts as the primary conduit for communication between administration and students, sharing important updates while also incorporating student perspectives in decision-making
Student Council acts as the first point of contact between the students and the administration and represents student interests in academic, infrastructural, and policy-related matters
They are responsible for upholding discipline, transparency, and decorum in all student-related engagements, both offline and online
They address concerns related to academic pressure, campus facilities, mental well-being, student safety, and inclusivity as part of their student welfare responsibilities