SANTOSH TRUST - Key Persons


Anti Discrimination

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Sexual Harassment Committee

Dr Alka Agrawal

Job Titles:
  • Dean - Santosh Medical College & Hospital
  • Dean, SMC
Dr Alka Agrawal is a graduate 0f Maulana Azad Medical College ,Delhi. She did her post-graduation in Pediatrics in 1994 also from MAMC, Delhi . She has done her diploma in developmental neurology from CDC, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr Alka joined Santosh medical college and hospital in 1999 in the department of pediatrics as Asstt professor and went on become professor in 2007. She has headed the department of pediatrics from 2010 till 2019 before assuming the responsibility of Medical Superintendent. She was instrumental in starting the first child guidance clinic in Ghaziabad at Santosh hospital. Dr. Alka has many prestigious awards to her credit, including FIAP for her distinctive contribution to children of this country. She also received the best Pediatrician award in UP, in 2012 for community service and several such awards at the state level She is the national coordinator of Neonatal resuscitation program in India, State academic coordinator of childhood disability group and national faculty of several community programs in India. She is an academician par excellence , great teacher and renowned clinician of international repute with 30 research papers in National and international journals.

Dr Naresh Sharma

Job Titles:
  • Registrar
  • Registrar of Santosh Deemed to Be University
A warm and affectionate welcome to all the students who aspire to be a part of the intellectual fraternity of this world-class university and embark on a journey driven by exceptional pedagogy, inspiring faculty, global industry trends and deep-rooted human values. Education is an integration of academic and professional learning which builds a strong foundation among future professionals. The positive outcomes of good education facilitate the personal development of the students and contribute to national growth. In the current era of technological advancements, students need a few catalysts to stimulate their potential and appropriate guidance to help them make the right choices at the right time. Santosh University provides high-quality education equips the students with best practical training and prepares the students to face, both local and global challenges. The well-designed curriculum ensures holistic development of students and equips students with team spirit, leadership qualities and discipline. We give the students ample opportunities to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for their all-round development. The students are encouraged to participate as well as organize seminars an workshop which nurture their leadership qualities. We focus on each & every student, to bring out their full potential and empower them with a winning attitude. University is of the firm opinion that a sound moral, cultural and physical training is as important as academic and scholastic instruction in preparing students for their roles in life. Hence much, importance is attributed to games, sports and physical education to keep the students mentally alert and to cope with the time. The University marches ahead to attain its mission through a goal of blending contemporary knowledge with skills and values in true spirit to groom high calibre Love for country and respect for its traditional values is carefully cultivated in every pupil so that he/she can be sincere and committed citizen for "Better Tomorrow" of the country. Dr Naresh Sharma has done both UG & PG from CCS University & did his Ph.D in Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry from Santosh Deemed to be University. He has completed his BDS, MDS as well as PhD from Santosh Dental college and Hospital. He is Senior Consultant Pediatric Dental Surgeon has more than 20 years of experience in Kids Dentistry. He has been awarded with ‘ME Jordan Award 2011-Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry for contribution towards Academics & Research' and ‘Best Clinical Researcher of the Year Award' by HT in the year 2015.HT-JOCD Most Outstanding Team Member Award in the year 2014 & Santosh Alumni Honour Award in the year 2022 He was a member of the Key Resource Team for conducting training workshops for Oral Healthcare Providers by the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Alabama, USA and University of West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago. Reviewer of 04 Indexed journals and Associate Editor of Journal of Clinical Dentists- HT, Scientific Editor - UPDEPNT- JCB, Editorial Board Member- Journal of Applied Dental and Medical Sciences. He has 11books as Chief Author to his credit and 85 Research Publication in indexed International & National journals along with 02 Patents. He has chaired many scientific sessions on International platform.

Dr. Akshay Bhargava

Job Titles:
  • Member of the LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • Dean Dental College & Hospital ) - Convener

Dr. Akshaya Bhargava

Job Titles:
  • Dean, Santosh Dental College, Professor of Prosthodontics Message from the Dean Dental
  • Dean, SDC
Prof. Dr. Akshay Bhargava graduated from Bapuji Dental College, Davangere in 1992 and completed his Master's Degree (MDS) in Prosthodontics including Crown and Bridge and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics in 1995 from the same institution.

Dr. Alpana Agrawal

Dr. Alpana Agrawal is a graduate of MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Odisha. She did her postgraduation in Obs&Gynin 1994 from Govt. Medical College, Nagpur. She has done her DNB & Sr. Residency from Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Alpana joined Santosh medical college and hospital in 1997 in the department of Obs&Gynas Asstt professor and went on to become professor in 2007. She has headed the department of Obs&Gyn till 2020 before assuming the responsibility of Medical Superintendent. Dr. Alpana has many prestigious awards to her credit, including FICOG from FOGSI for her distinctinctive contribution to healthcare of woman. She has received the ‘Best scientific activity award' form IMA, Ghaziabad in 2015 & 2017. She has also received‘Excellence award for 20 years of service' and ‘Clinical excellence award' from Santosh University.

Dr. Alpna Agrawal

Job Titles:
  • Hospital
  • Medical Superintendent of Santosh Medical College and Hospital

Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma

Job Titles:
  • Member of the LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • Pro - Vice - Chancellor
"Learning gives creativity, creativity leads to thinking, thinking provides knowledge, and knowledge makes you great."-Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam A warm welcome to Santosh Deemed To Be University located in an economic and culture hub 0f NCR region New Delhi the Capital of India. The well-conceptualized motto of the university ‘Inspiring Generations', is true to the essence of the needs of the ‘GENNEXT' students of the digital era. University offers unique opportunities for our students in the field of Medical sciences, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Paramedical sciences. I am extremely proud to be part of university of the rich tradition of providing practical, experimental and evidence-based training to the new generation of medical professional.

Dr. Chandini Batra

Job Titles:
  • Member of the LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. Chetna Arora

Job Titles:
  • Member of the LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. Dakshina Bisht

Job Titles:
  • Director IQAC
A seasoned educator with more than 25 years of experience in Medical Microbiology, Dr. Dakshina is a teacher, researcher and administrator and currently the Director IQAC and Professor, Department of Microbiology at Santosh Medical College, Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad. She also serves as the Medical Education Coordinator and is a member of multiple Internal Committees and is often invited as an External Examiner and Subject Expert at Medical Colleges across the Globe. Over the years, Dr. Dakshina has created and implemented Medical, Dental and Para-Medical courses in an ever-changing and evolving curriculum, served as a thesis advisor (MD and Ph.D), and strongly encouraged, motivated and nurtured her students to realize their academic and clinical potential. She was instrumental in setting up the Department of Microbiology since its inception in 1997 and in 2007 when we achieved the Deemed University status was appointed Professor and Head. In this role, her leadership skills enabled her team to serve as an effective and efficient unit and align it to the Vision and Mission of the College. Dr. Dakshina is a firm believer in the value of Medical Education and Research and acutely aware of its fluctuating, dynamic and transformative nature, actively participates in and creates opportunities for faculty and students to publish and present papers in National and International journals and Conferences respectively. As a researcher she has been credited with more than 55 publications in National and International Journals and as a Reviewer for various Indexed Academic Journals. As an administrator she has held posts of Vice Dean and Dean Academics with increasing roles and responsibilities. Especially for her dedication, passion, enthusiasm and commitment, Dr.Dakshina was recognized with awards that include Rising Star, Transformational Leader, Woman of Substance to name a few and recently awarded the Research Excellence Award in 2021. She is a Member of the Board of Management of Santosh Deemed to be University. She was the Principal Coordinator during the 2015 visit of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and working currently for the reaccreditation cycle and moving forward now serves as the Director IQAC.

Dr. Deepika Agrawal

Job Titles:
  • Member of the LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. Gajendra Kumar Gupta

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • COE
  • Controller of Examinations of Santosh Deemed to Be University
Dr. (Prof.) Gajendra Kumar Gupta is a motivating and excellent Professor having expertise in Community Medicine for the last twenty-five years. He has been the former Dean and former Head of the Department of Community Medicine of Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad (U.P.). He has an M.B.B.S from L.L.R.M. Medical College, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, and M.D. (SPM / Community Medicine) from S. N. Medical College, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra. He has been the Managing Editor of the Indian Journal of Community Medicine (IJCM) and Chief Editor of Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences (SUJHS). He has a wide knowledge in the field of Community Medicine and has chaired a number of conferences and seminars. Dr. (Prof.) Gajendra Kumar Gupta, the controller of examinations endeavors at providing quality education, productive research, and valuable propagation of knowledge. The university examination cell is being controlled and enhanced under his channeled supervision to bestow quality education that elevates the students' receptiveness and indulgence in the productive development of the state and the country.

Dr. Jyoti Batra

Job Titles:
  • Committee Members
  • Dean, Research
With a successful track record of over 26 years in teaching and research with reputed medical institutions in Medical Biochemistry, Dr. Jyoti Batra, is an academician, researcher, and able administrator. She has been a senior resident with Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi, India and completed her post-doctoral fellowship from AIIMS, New Delhi. At present she is Dean Research and Professor, Department of Biochemistry at Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad. She also serves as Head of Bioethics Unit at Santosh Deemed to be University (UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, Haifa) and a member of International Forum of Teachers of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics. She is convener as well as a member of multiple Internal & external Academic and Research Committees. She has been invited as a panelist at different forums. Academic and Research Achievements: Her contribution to research has been recognized internationally and Dr. Jyoti was conferred with prestigious William Harvey Research Award in 2015. Most of her research interests are in the area of neuro-biochemistry and oxidative stress. She is a Regional Coordinator for ICMR under Dr. Padam Singh Research and Development Scheme and conducted a number of workshops on research methodology. Under her leadership, a separate Central Research Unit is being established on the university campus. She has over 45 publications in National and International indexed Journals with high impact factor and the contributory author for Aging - oxidative stress and dietary antioxidants (2nd edition) Arthritis is a disease of aging and changes in Antioxidant status by Elsevier. Professor Batra is a coordinator of the PhD program and under her guidance, 15 research scholars obtained their Ph.D and P.G degrees. she has also guided PROJECTS from the Indian Council of Medical Research and TB Association. Dr. Jyoti Batra is organizing committee members for various conferences of national and international repute and a member of the NAAC core committee of the university. She has been an external examiner and paper setter at various Medical Colleges pan India. Dr. K. Ezhilrajan M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., NET, is the Deputy Registrar of the Santosh Deemed to be University

Dr. K. Ezhilrajan

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Registrar

Dr. Malay Bajpai

Job Titles:
  • Member of the LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. Paramasivam Mahalingam - Chairman, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Founder
Dr. Paramasivam Mahalingam, born in a small village of Tamilnadu, received his MBBS degree in 1977 from Government Kilpauk Medical College, MD (General Medicine) in 1983 from Government Stanley Medical College and completed his DM ( Cardiology) in 1986 from Madras Medical College at a young age. Following which, he was selected as the personal physician to the then Chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr MG Ramachandran. He was awarded fellowhip (FCCP) in 1992 and since then he has been the Consultant Cardiologist for top dignitaries and luminaries of India. Hailing from the rural backdrops of Tamil Nadu, he keenly observed the inadequate medical services as he had a dream to provide medical care to the underprivileged population of this country. The first step taken to realize his dream, was the establishment of Santosh Hospital at Chennai in 1990. As a true visionary, he was never complacent on applauds and laurels he earned, rather was driven by a zeal to do more by establishing the Paramedical, Medical & Dental Colleges. His unquenchable thirst to impart quality medical education and healthcare services led to the establishment of Santosh University, a model Institution of unique values with its main trust in research and innovation in the field of Health Sciences. During his eventful journey, he has traveled widely across the globe, met and interacted with the pioneers in the medical field, and was conferred numerous honors and awards which included "Citation by the Senate of the State of Wisconsin" and "Award of Appreciation by the Indo- American Chamber of Commerce USA." Dr. Paramasivam Mahalingam, has been instrumental in establishing a brand that is "Santosh" in the field of Medicine, Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, and Hospitals both in the national and international arena.

Dr. Rajiv Ahluwalia

Job Titles:
  • Member of the LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • Dean Student Welfare
Each year we welcome a large number of students to our university. I'm delightful to take over this platform to address you all on behalf of Santosh deemed to be University. I sincerely believe that the students will make the best use of the opportunities to become competent professionals and above all great human beings. We emphasize that students should show consideration and respect for their professors, seniors, peers and others in the community. Students are reminded that they live as a part of a community that includes students and staffs who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures worldwide. However, we share an ethos that respects openness inclusiveness congeniality and diversity, we are proud of our talented, motivated and energetic faculty and staff. Creating the right ambiance on campus for a vibrant knowledge culture and intellectual system is one of our top priorities. Santosh Deemed to be University has come up as one of the top institutions in India to study medicine in Ghaziabad. The institute is now considered as the best medical university in India 25 years after its inception.

Dr. Shalabh Gupta

Job Titles:
  • Member of the LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • Surgeon
  • Dean, Academics
Dr. Shalabh Gupta is an accomplished and ambitious Surgeon with 23 years' experience in strategic planning and managing doctor patient relationships. He joined Santosh Group of Institution in 2001 and worked as Head of the Department of General Surgery from 2010. 23 years of Surgical experience and operated more than 10000 patients. He has done MS from SMS MEDICAL COLLEGE, 1997 MBBS at RNT MEDICAL COLLEGE, 1992 and MBBS at RNT MEDICAL COLLEGE, 1992. He was the Organizing Chairman of National Health Skills Conclave 2020- Expert National Trainer for Surgical Skills, Expert Leadership Skills - LMI , Expert Organizer Skills Conclave 2016, Expert.

Dr. Subhra Malik Juneja

Job Titles:
  • Member of the LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • Reader of Conservation Densitry & Endodontics ) - Member

Dr. V.P. Gupta

Job Titles:
  • Director - Academic Administration of Santosh Deemed to Be University
  • Director Academic Administration

Dr.Manoj Goyal

Job Titles:
  • Chancellor
  • Chancellor of Santosh Deemed to Be University Prior
Dr. Manoj Goyal received his Masters in Maxillofacial Surgery from Amritsar in 1988. A meritorious clinician throughout, he worked at the All India institute of medical sciences ( AIIMS ), New Delhi and Maulana Azad medical college, New Delhi before he went on to complete M.S. ( Maxillofacial Surgery) at the University of London and FDSRCS (England) Royal College of Surgeons England both with top honors & MBA ( Hospital administration ), He was awarded Gold Medal by Royal College of Surgeons ( Ireland ).He has a vast international experience having worked and served at Eastman institute of dental sciences, London, ( UK ) . UCL & QVH hospitals, London. He was instrumental in establishing the Maxillofacial unit at Santosh Medical & Dental College Hospitals, NCR, Delhi. A Multifaceted Surgeon, hard core Academician and Researcher indeed, his interest varies from TM joint surgery, Faciomaxillary Trauma & Implantology. He lectures extensively at international, national conferences and workshops and is currently a distinguished AOCMF National faculty. He has more than 35 publications: - 20 international. 15 nationals with a very high impact factor & citation index. During his illustrious career, he has won many medals, awards & accolades. He has guided Many Post graduates, Ph.D. and Research Projects.

IMA Ghaziabad - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Meril Academy

Job Titles:
  • Basic Surgical Skill Trainer

Mr P. Ramu

Job Titles:
  • Chief Librarian

Mr. Chandra Prasad

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Mr. Jyoti Prakash Pataria

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Librarian

Mr. K. MuthuKumar

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant

Mr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

PG Reading Hall

Job Titles:
  • Librarian / Assistant Librarians Rooms

Prof. Tripta S Bhagat

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chancellor
  • Vice Chancellor of Santosh Deemed to Be University, NCR - Delhi ( Ghaziabad )
Prof. Tripta S Bhagat is the Vice Chancellor of Santosh deemed to be University, NCR-Delhi( Ghaziabad). Prior to this she was working as a Professor of Surgery with Special interest in Breast Surgery and Medical Superintendent at Santosh Hospital GZB. Prof. Tripta S Bhagat graduated and post-graduated from LLRM Medical College in General Surgery. After completing Residency in General Surgery she worked at King Saud Medical College ABHA Saudia Arabia for 4 years. She joined as a faculty in General Surgery Santosh Hospital Ghaziabad in 1995 as Assistant Professor and became Professor in 2002, conducted various General Surgeries and guided the post graduates in their thesis and various projects. She has a number of publications in indexed journals. On 3rd November 2019 UPASICON 2019 was organized by Association of Surgeons of Meerut and UP Chapter of Surgeons at LLRM Medical College Meerut where she was facilitated by Vice Chancellor of Meerut University Prof. Narendra Kumar Taneja, Member of Parliament Meerut Mr. Rajendra Agarwal and The ASI President Dr. Arvind Kumar for being the first female Post Graduate in General Surgery in 1984 since the inception of the college in 1966 and also for being appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Santosh University Ghaziabad.