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Er. M. L. Modgil

Principal (Polytechnic), Vice Principal (B.Tech) | 40 Years of Experience


Email: mlmodgil4@rediffmail.com | Contact: 8219040958

Professional Summary

Dedicated and visionary Principal with 40 years of experience in Technical/Professional education, including leadership of Engineering and Polytechnic institutions. Proven expertise in academic administration, accreditation processes (ISO/NBA/NAAC), TEQIP project, faculty development, infrastructure modernization, curriculum reform and fostering industry–academia collaboration. Strong commitment to quality education, holistic student development and achieving institutional excellence.

Professional Experience

Principal (Polytechnic) & Vice Principal (B.Tech)
T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology, Tanda | Aug 2018 – Present
Principal (Various Government Polytechnics)
Government of Himachal Pradesh | 2012 – January 2018 (Superannuation)
  • Led institutional establishment of new Engineering College, Polytechnic, and ITI at **Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt. Institute of Engineering & Technology, Pragtinagar** (2012-2015).
Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College (JNGEC) Sundernagar
Government of Himachal Pradesh | 2010 – 2012
  • Added Civil Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering branches to the existing programs.
  • Successfully shifted classes to the Bhechhanadhar (New Campus).
Deputy Director (T&P) & Coordinator for Inspection
Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh | 2009 – 2012
  • Officer-in-Charge of Training & Placement, overseeing new institution approvals, admissions, and training matters for Engg./Pharmacy colleges.
  • Coordinator for the Inspection of Engg./Pharmacy colleges and Polytechnics, managing Technical sanctions.
Lecturer ECE, HOD ECE, Project Engineer
Department of Technical Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh | 1986 – 2009
  • Served as Project Engineer in the Community Development Scheme of the Government of India.
Served in Vitroc Electronics Ltd.
Chambaghat Solan | 1984 – 1986

Educational Background

Degree/Certification Field of Study Focus
**M.B.A.** Human Resource (HR) Management Management Qualification
**IETE (B.E.)** Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering Core Technical Qualification
**AME (B.Tech)** Aeronautical Engineering Technical Qualification
**DCA (TTP)** Diploma in Computer Applications Technical Proficiency

Key Institutional Achievements

Professional Bodies

  • Corporate Member of the Aeronautical Society of India.
  • Corporate Member of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers.
  • Life member of USSR (now RUSSIA) Embassy Library New Delhi.

Languages Known

  • Hindi
  • English
  • Urdu
  • Russian