SIST Bhopal is statutory organization affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidhyalaya Bhopal (M.P.) , approved by A.I.C.T.E. and Govt. of Madhya Pradesh
The SIST Council, an apex body established to co-ordinate activities of the Institutes, is administering the Institute centrally. The Institute has a Board of Governors responsible for its overall administration and control. Mr. Varun Tiwari is the Chairman of the Board of Governors of this Institute.
The academic policy of the Institute, curriculum, courses and examination has been approved by Rajiv Gandhi Technical University. The Senate has appointed committees to look into specific academic matters arising from time to time. The teaching, training and research activities of various departments at the Institute are constantly under review to improve both facilities and standard. The Director of the Institute is the Chairman of the Senate. The Finance Committee renders financial advice to the Institute. Similarly, there is a Buildings & Works Committee to advise on matters relating to buildings and works activity. The Board of Governors appoints these committees.
In addition, there are a number of other committees like the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Board of Educational Research and Planning etc. appointed by the Senate to help the administration in the efficient running of the Institute.