Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT) is a leading private university in Uttar Pradesh with campuses in Lucknow and Noida (Constituent unit of MUIT).
Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT) is a leading private university in Uttar Pradesh with campuses in Lucknow and Noida (Constituent unit of MUIT).
Report on
Faculty Induction Programme 2026-27
Date of Event: 17th – 21st August, 2026
Organised by: Maharishi University of Information Technology
in association with IQAC
Objective: Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow Campus, in association with IQAC organized a five-day Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) 2026–27 from 17 to 21 August 2026 for newly joined faculty members. The objective was to familiarize faculty with the University's academic environment, institutional practices, research framework, administrative systems and teaching expectations.
Participants: 13 newly joined faculties of different schools of Maharishi University, Lucknow Campus.
Event Details:
Day 1 (17 August 2026): The programme commenced with Guru Pujan, followed by an introduction to the Faculty Induction Programme by Dr. Neeraj Jain, Dean Academics. Dr. Kalyan Acharjya, Deputy Dean Academics, presented the University's Vision, Mission, academic framework and institutional details. An HR orientation was conducted by Mr. Sunil Mishra, Head HR, who joined virtually and discussed HR policies, leave procedures and employee-related guidelines. Mr. Akhilesh Srivastava, HR Executive, Lucknow Campus, explained employee account login and related processes. The day concluded with Day 1 of TM Initiation.
Day 2 (18 August 2026): The second day focused on academic policies, mentoring, accreditation, ranking and quality assurance. Dr. Trapty Agarwal, Director, IQAC, conducted an interactive session covering institutional quality practices, accreditation processes and faculty responsibilities. The session provided new faculty with a clearer understanding of the University's academic and quality framework. Day 2 of TM Initiation was conducted subsequently.
Day 3 (19 August 2026): Day 3 was dedicated to the University ERP System. Ms. Disha Sharma demonstrated the faculty login process, key features and important ERP modules, with Mr. Sumit Srivastava also present during the session. The demonstration was followed by a hands-on ERP session, allowing faculty members to practise using the system and understand its academic and administrative functionalities. The day concluded with Day 3 of TM Initiation.
Day 4 (20 August 2026): The fourth day included an interactive session by Dr. V.K. Singh, Dean Research, on IPR, University research policies, research practices and journal indexing. The second session was conducted by Dr. Neeraj Jain, Dean Academics, covering NEP, Graduate Attributes, teaching expectations and quality delivery. Both sessions encouraged active participation and discussion among the newly joined faculty. The day concluded with Day 4 of TM Initiation.
Day 5 (21 August 2026): The final day began with an interactive session with the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, who shared guidance on effective classroom delivery, academic activities, student engagement and academic excellence. Faculty feedback on the induction programme was subsequently collected. The programme concluded with the final day of TM Initiation, completing the initiation process for the participating faculty members. Dr. Neeraj Jain, Dean Academics, delivered the Vote of Thanks.
The Faculty Induction Programme was coordinated by Dr. Kalyan Acharjya (Deputy Dean Academics, Lucknow Campus).
Faculty Feedback: The participants appreciated the sessions on the University’s Vision, Mission, academic and administrative procedures, research, quality assurance, ERP, NEP, and student engagement. Interactions with senior leadership and fellow faculty, along with TM Initiation, provided meaningful institutional exposure. Overall, the induction programme helped faculty members gain clarity, confidence, and a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
Acknowledgements: We extend heartfelt thanks to our Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh), Registrar (Dr. Girish Chhimwal), COE (Dr. K. K. Shukla), Director IQAC (Dr. Trapty Agarwal), Dean Academics - Lucknow Campus (Dr. Neeraj Jain) and Dean – MSOSOC (Dr. Mudita Agarwal) for their encouragement and guidance. We also thank TM teachers Mr. Samir Tripathy and Mrs. Sandhya Rani Tripathy, Deans of Schools, Dy Registrar (Dr. Rajesh Singh) and the IT team for their valuable support in organizing and conducting this event
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