Convenor
- Mrs. Remya K T, Assistant Professor, Department of English
About
The SC/ST Cell was established in the institute to coordinate with the institute authorities in the implementation of the various policies and programmes launched by the Central Government, MHRD, UGC and State Government for the benefit of the SC/ST students. It also undertakes the activities to develop awareness among the SC/ST students, especially from the rural areas. The staff of the Cell are actively engaged in coordinating and solving the problems in related matters. They announce details of government scholarships and fellowships through circulars to the SC/ST students. Circulate GOI and Commission’s decisions and to collect regularly, on an annual basis, information regarding course-wise admissions to candidates belonging to the SC and ST in the institute for different courses. Circulate GOI orders and Commission’s decisions and to collect information in respect of appointment, training of these communities in teaching and non-teaching posts in the Institute.
Objectives
- To fulfil the higher educational needs of the students from the category.
- To bring and support students from such communities in the main stream.
- To provide special inputs in areas where the students experience difficulties.
- To facilitate financial support through grant in aid provided by the government.
- To equip them with necessary skills to choose a career option.