University of North Bengal

SC-ST Cell

The officials / faculty members / staff of this university should desist from any act of discrimination against SC/ST officials / faculty members / staff and students on the ground of their social origin
The officials / faculty members / staff of this university to ensure that no official / faculty members / staff indulge in any kind of discrimination against any community or category of students
The officials / faculty members / staff of this university should be more sensitive while dealing with the above such incidents of caste discrimination.

About NBU SC-ST Cell

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given priority to the downtrodden students and staffs during IX plan period and given direction to all the universities to establish SC/ST Cell. The SC/ST Cell at the University of North Bengal specifically concentrated on the welfare of the SC/ST students and staffs. The main aim of the Cell is to monitor the guidelines issued by the MHRD, the University Grants Commission and by the government of West Bengal from time to time. The Cell ensures the effective implementation of the reservation policies in the university admissions to students in various courses of studies, accommodation in the hostels, appointments to the teaching and non-teaching posts, and allotment of quarters in the university, and maintenance of roster register in the University. The SC/ST Cell has been set up in the to ensure proper implementation of various schemes of UGC, Government of India and Govt. of West Bengal concerning scholarships, stipends etc. for welfare of reserved categories. This Cell ensures that these guidelines are strictly adhered to, with the following objectives.

To collect data regarding the implementation of the policies in respect of student admissions, and appointments to teaching & non-teaching positions in the University, and in the affiliated colleges and analyze the data showing the trends and changes towards fulfilling the required quota.
To monitor and evaluate continuously the reservation policy in Universities and colleges and plan measures for ensuring effective implementation of the policy and programme of UGC, Government of India and Govt. of West Bengal.
To take follow up measures for achieving the objectives and targets laid down for the purpose by the UGC, Government of India and Govt. of West Bengal.
In a nutshell, to implement the reservation policy for SCs/STs in the Universities and Affiliated Colleges.

Grievance Redressal

The SC/ST students and employees can approach the Coordinator of the Cell for redressal of any of their grievance(s) regarding academic, administrative or social problems. The Coordinator often meets the concerned students and staff, to understand their problem and takes necessary action and/or renders them necessary advice/help to resolve the matter.

Procedure to file a complaint

A written complaint may be submitted to the Registrar, University of North Bengal or at the office of the SC/ST Cell located at the Administrative Building of the University. Any student and employee (including contractual, casual and temporary) of the University can approach the Cell.

A Drop Box is available in SC/ST Cell, any student/employee belonging to SC/ST may drop his/her complaint, if any
In writing to the Registrar, University of North Bengal
By calling us @ +91 353 2776313
Click here to file a complaint online