Preamble

Recognizing the importance of promoting a supportive and conducive learning environment, ITM University is committed to ensuring that all students have a mechanism to address grievances effectively and fairly. The Student Grievance Redressal System is established to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and justice within the university community. This system aims to provide a structured process through which students can seek resolution for issues or concerns related to academic, administrative, or personal matters.

Aligned with the values of fairness and equity, the Grievance Redressal System at ITM University operates under the guidance of established policies and procedures. It empowers students to voice their grievances without fear of reprisal and encourages proactive resolution of issues to enhance the overall student experience. The system is designed to promote dialogue, mediation, and if necessary, formal investigation, ensuring that every grievance is addressed with sensitivity and professionalism.

The university is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of its academic and administrative processes while fostering a culture of respect and mutual understanding. By adhering to this grievance redressal framework, ITM University seeks to uphold the rights of students, promote their well-being, and support their academic pursuits. Through continuous evaluation and improvement, the university strives to strengthen the effectiveness of its grievance redressal mechanisms, thereby nurturing a positive and inclusive campus environment conducive to learning, growth, and personal development for all students.


Objectives
  • To ensure a fair, impartial and consistent mechanism for redressal of varied issues faced by the stakeholders;
  • To uphold the dignity of the University by promoting cordial Student-Student relationship, Student-teacher relationship.
  • To develop a responsive and accountable attitude among the stakeholders, thereby maintaining a harmonious atmosphere in the University campus;
  • To ensure that grievances are resolved promptly, objectively and with sensitivity and in complete confidentiality;
  • To ensure that the views of each grievant and respondent are respected and that any party to a grievance is neither discriminated against nor victimized.

Purpose
  • The purpose of this Policy is to provide a mechanism for individual stakeholder to raise a grievance arising from their environment.
  • The Policy will also ensure that such grievances are dealt with promptly, fairly and in accordance with other related Policies of the Organization.

Scope
  • To resolve the student related grievances of ITM University.
  • To clarify the nature of grievance.
  • To inform the employee his /her right to voice the grievance & take it to next stage of the procedure.

Grievances Redressal Committee Structure

With reference to UGC (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023, committee for Student Grievance Redressal is reconstituted with a senior faculty as chairperson and faculties from different school/dept as members. University Student Grievance Redressal Committee is as follows-


1 Nominee of the Vice Chancellor Chairman
2 Dean Academics I & II Member
3 Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) Member
4 Dean Student Welfare Member
5 Dean/HOD of Concerning School Member
6 Chief Warden Member
7 Registrar Member

This constitution will be governed through latest university notification. In considering the grievance before it, the SGRC shall follow principles of natural justice. The SGRC shall send its report with recommendations, if any, to be competent authority of the university concerned and a copy thereof to the aggrieved students, preferably within a period of 15 working days from the date of receipt of the complaint.


Functions of the Committee
  • To provide with proper advocacy to stakeholders to express their grievances freely and frankly without any fear of being victimized;
  • To analyze the merits of grievances and conduct formal hearings and investigation as the case may be;
  • To protect the privacy and confidentiality of all parties during the investigation, consistent with and subject to the policy guidelines;
  • To obtain the facts through relevant sources in a fair and objective manner;
  • To ensure speedy disposal of every grievance application.
  • As per AICTE guidelines, if the student was not satisfied by the action taken by the cell then it will be brought to the notice of Ombudsperson.

The grievance redressal process at the university involves the following steps:

Procedure of Complaint
  1. Initial Contact: The student or parent first brings the grievance to the attention of their Mentor, HOD, or Dean.
  2. Resolution Attempt: The Mentor/HOD/Dean will try to address and resolve the issue within 7 working days.
  3. Escalation: If not resolved, students can take their grievances via email to the SGRC

Procedure for Grievance Redressal
  1. Hearing Scheduled: The Student Grievance Redressal Committee sets a date for a hearing and informs both the relevant school and the aggrieved student.
  2. Representation: The student can attend the hearing in person or send a representative.
  3. Grievance Categories: The committee addresses grievances related to academics, student-teacher or student-student issues, library/canteen/IT services, sports/ cultural activities, and stakeholder behavior.
  4. Review and Discussion: The Redressal Committee reviews the application and invites both parties for a discussion.
  5. Outcome and Further Action: The discussion's outcome is reported to the Vice-Chancellor, who decides on further action.

Ombudsperson

Any student aggrieved by the decision of SGRC may prefer an appeal to the Ombudsperson within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of such decision. The Ombudsperson has been appointed by Vice Chancellor for a period of 03 years.


Contact Details
Designation Name Mobile No. Email
Chairman Prof. (Dr.) Ranjeet Singh Tomar 9425117644 deanacademics1@itmuniversity.ac.in
Chairman Prof. (Dr.) S. K. NarayanKhedkar 9619101633 provc@itmuniversity.ac.in
Secretary Mr. Omveer Singh 9926208934 registrar@itmuniversity.ac.in
Member Prof. (Dr.) Sonia Johri 9893096353 deanacademics2@itmuniversity.ac.in
Member Prof. (Dr.) Mukesh Pandey
Member Prof.(Dr.) Y. C. Goswami
Member Prof. (Dr.) Mini Anil
Member Prof. (Dr.)Richa Kothari
Member Prof. (Dr.) Pallavi Khatri
Member Prof. (Dr.) N.B.Singh
Member Mr. Keshav Singh Kansana
Member Dr. Manish Jaisal
Member Dr. Vipin Tiwari
Member Dr. Sampurna Panda
Member Dr. Veerendra Jain
Member Mr. Nem Kumar Jain
Member Dr. Shama Parveen
Member Dr. Anshul Gadpale
Member Ms. Ashwani Sharma
Member Dr. Ravi Sharma
Member Mr. Ajay Khatri
Member Dr. Rakesh Dhaka
Member Mrs. Anupama Sharma
Member Mr. Arpit Singh Chauhan
Member Mr. Rajendra Dhamaniya
Ombudsperson Mr. Arun Singh Tomar ombudsperson@itmuniversity.ac.in
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