Purpose:
To provide a fair, transparent, and time-bound mechanism for addressing student grievances related to academic, administrative, financial, infrastructure, examination, or personal issues.
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Scope
This SOP applies to all students and covers grievances related to:
- Academics (teaching, evaluation, syllabus, attendance)
- Administration (certificates, records, communication)
- Infrastructure (classrooms, labs, hostels, transport)
- Finance (fees, refunds, scholarships)
- Harassment, discrimination, or misconduct
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Grievance Redressal Structure
- Level 1: Class Teacher / Department Coordinator
- Level 2: Head of Department (HoD)
- Level 3: Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC)
- Level 4: Principal / Director (Appeal)
Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC):
- Chairperson (Senior Faculty)
- Two Faculty Members
- Student Representative
- महिला प्रतिनिधी / Women Member
- Administrative Officer (Member Secretary)
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Procedure
Step 1: Submission
- Student submits grievance through:
- Online portal / Email / Physical form
- Grievance must include:
- Name, Roll No., Department
- Category of grievance
- Clear description with evidence (if any)
Step 2: Acknowledgment
- GRC acknowledges receipt within 48 hours.
- Unique Grievance ID is issued.
Step 3: Preliminary Review
- Concerned authority reviews within 3 working days.
- If resolvable at Level 1/2, action is taken and recorded.
Step 4: Committee Review
- Unresolved or serious matters go to GRC.
- GRC may:
- Call the student
- Seek explanation from concerned staff
- Examine records/evidence
Step 5: Resolution
- Decision communicated within 7–10 working days.
- Corrective action is implemented.
Step 6: Appeal
- If dissatisfied, student may appeal to Principal/Director within 5 days.
- Final decision within 7 days.
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Confidentiality & non-retaliation
- All grievances are treated confidentially.
- No student shall face discrimination or retaliation for raising a grievance.
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Record Keeping & Reporting
- Maintain digital/physical register with:
- Grievance ID, Date, Nature, Status, Action Taken
- Quarterly report submitted to IQAC/Management.
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Awareness
- SOP published on website and notice boards.
- Orientation sessions inform students about the process.
This SOP ensures a transparent, student-friendly, and time-bound grievance redressal mechanism in the institution.
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