Constitution & Governance
The University Student Council functions under the supervision of the Director, University Student Council, coordinated by faculty members for each deanery, and reports to the Vice Chancellor. It is a support system for holistic student development — never an association or bargaining agency.
Constitution of the Council
The University Student Council is constituted by representatives chosen from all UG/PG programmes and formed at two levels. The University Level (USC) is the apex body — its member count may vary each academic year with new programmes, and it includes one representative each from SWO, CSA, NCC, Peer Education, CAPS, International Students, the Cultural Team and Sports & Games Team.
The School Level (SSC) is the supporting body: one representative per class, regardless of class strength.
The Director may dissolve the Council at their discretion at any time prior to its functional duration.
Meetings with the Vice Chancellor
USC members meet the Vice Chancellor once every semester, alongside the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Deans and University Student Council Coordinators, to present suggestions and feedback pertaining to academics.
Open Forum
Twice each academic year, USC members raise deanery-level academic and managerial concerns directly with Deans, HODs and Academic Coordinators — with answers relayed back to all students of the department.
Member Nomination Procedure
Apply at Deanery Level
Submit a statement of purpose with attendance and marks records to your Class Teacher.
Shortlisting
Class Teacher & HoD evaluate applications and forward four candidates per class to the Faculty Coordinator.
Interview
The Faculty Coordinator interviews shortlisted candidates; one is selected per class for the School Council.
Apply for University Council
Eligible School Council members apply with a statement of purpose and contribution record to the Faculty Coordinator.
Final Interview
The University Student Council Coordinator conducts the final interview and confirms University Council membership.
Tenure & Orientation
Normal tenure is one year, renewable on fresh nomination. Senior-student nominations happen every February; first-year nominations happen every July. Outgoing Council members hand over to the new Council on University Student Council Day.
All newly inducted members attend a compulsory two-day orientation on the first/second weekend after reopening. Unapproved absence results in automatic termination and replacement.
Schedule of Meetings
| Level | Composition | Meeting Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| University Student Council (Apex Body) | All UG & PG programme reps, plus nominees from CSA, NCC, SWO, CAPS, Peer Education, International Students, Cultural & Sports Teams | Monthly with the Director of the University Student Council & Faculty Coordinators; once per semester with the Vice Chancellor / Campus Director |
| School Student Councils | 1 rep per class, regardless of class size | At least once a month — minutes & feedback presented to the University Council |
Attendance is compulsory. Absence for two consecutive meetings without prior notice and valid reason results in termination of membership and appointment of a replacement.