CET Code - E146
PGCET : MBA - B281, MCA - C476, M.Tech - T868

Committees

Anti-Ragging

Karnataka Education Act, 1983, Section 2(29) states: “Ragging is defined as intimidating, inducing, compelling, or forcing a student to do any act that violates his person, diminishes his human dignity, or exposes him to ridicule or causes him to refrain from doing any lawful act, by using criminal force against him or by holding out to him any treat of such intimidation, wrongful restraint, wrongful confinement, injury, or the use of criminal force.”

Section 116: Ragging Penalties

Ragging is not permitted for anyone enrolled in an educational program, including one run directly by the university or the central government.
If found guilty of violating sub-section (1), the offender faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison, a maximum fine of two thousand rupees, or both.

The penalties that follow for ragging have been established by the University Grants Commission’s Institutional regulations.

The potential penalties for individuals found guilty of ragging at the institutional level may include any one or all of the following,

  • Depending on the type and seriousness of the offense as determined by the institution’s Anti-Ragging Committee
  • Suspension from classes and from using academic resources, removing or not awarding a fellowship, scholarship, or other advantages.
  • Declining the permission to participate in any assessment process, examination or test.
  • Withholding Results.
  • Declining to represent the organization in any youth festival, competition, meet, regional, national, or worldwide.
  • Removal or suspension from the hostel.
  • Cancellation of admission.
  • Exclusion from the organization and, as a result, a temporary ban from entry to any other organization.
  • A fine that could be anywhere from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
  • Collective Punishment: The Institution may use collective punishment if the individuals who are perpetrating or encouraging the crime of ragging are not found.

Objectives:

  • To uphold the legal prohibition against ragging in order to maintain a culture of free speech on college campuses.
  • Preventing it from happening by adhering to the legal requirements set forth in the regulations.
  • Punishing individuals who engage in ragging in accordance with the applicable legal rules.

Result

  • Maintained a clean campus environment, with no instances of ragging in the college or hostel areas recorded to date.

Committee Members:

Sl No Name Designation Role
1 Dr. K E Prakash Principal Chairperson
2 Dr. Nethravathi P S Vice Principal Member
3 Mr. Sudheer Kumar HOD, ME Member
4 Dr. Aparna K HOD, Chemistry Member
5 Dr. Sunil Kumar HOD, AE Member
6 Ms. Prafulla Shetty Asst.Professsor Member
7 Ms. Nishmitha M R Asst.Professsor Member
8 Ms. Rachel Sweety Asst.Professsor Member
9 Mr. Naveen Shetty Warden- Boys Hostel Member
10 Ms. Indira Hegde Warden-Girls Hostel Member
11 Ms. Shobha Rai Parent Member

Grievance Redressal

The well-being of our students is our top priority at SDIT. Our thoughtfully developed 4-step redressal process enables us to promptly and successfully handle student complaints.
Students can file complaints with the student welfare officer to solve concerning non-academic matters, such as any incidents of ragging or issues, scholarships, and cultural and sporting events.

Process of Student Grievance Redressal:


Step 1: Complaining in writing

It is mandatory for students to complete the Student Grievance Form and send it to the Director of Student Affairs either by handwritten letter or email. The department’s Proctor must also receive a copy of the complaint.

In their complaint, students must make sure to provide all of their credentials (name, course, year, etc.).

Step 2: Confirmation

The Directorate of Student Affairs will document and confirm the complaint upon receipt.

Step 3: Take Initiative

Following the complaint’s verification, the Department investigates the matter and takes the required action to fix the problem

Step 4: Notifying the student

The student is informed of the resolution and the complaint once it has been addressed.

Committee Members:

Sl No Name Designation Role
1 Dr. K E Prakash Principal Chairperson
2 Ms.Chitra K HOD, Mathematics Member
3 Ms. Sheryl Iona Aiman Asst.Professsor Student Welfare Officer
4 Mr. Harsha G O Asst.Professsor Member
5 Mr. Vignesh Rao Asst.Professsor Member
6 Ms. Anuradha Bhandary Asst.Professsor Member
7 Mr. Naveen Shetty Warden (Student Hostel-Boys) Member
8 Mrs. Indira Hegde Warden (Student Hostel-Girls) Member
9 Mr. Paresh Kamath Student Representative Member
10 Ms. Dhanya A Kamath Student Representative Member
11 Mr. Sandeep Sub Inspector Police station Bajpe Member

Internal Complaint Committee / Women Anti-Harassment

About the committee

Shree Devi Institute of Technology is dedicated to providing a respectful and deserving environment free from harassment and discrimination for both its staff and students. The purpose of the college’s Women Anti-Harassment Committee is to increase awareness of women’s issues and create a safe environment for female students. With the objective of promoting women’s intellectual and social advancement, the committee advocates for women’s empowerment via awareness campaigns, seminars, guest lectures, and other welfare initiatives.

Structure

As Chairperson, a female instructor is in charge. Representatives from the department, including faculty and students, make up the group. The committee develops strategies to accomplish the goals during its recurring meetings.

Objectives

  • To encourage the equality and respect of women in society.
  • To inform female employees and students of their legal rights.
  • To guarantee that, both inside the organization and in the community, sexual harassment is viewed as a criminal offense and an inappropriate social behavior.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Educate people on the subject.
  • Educating them about their ability to file a complaint against the criminal.
  • Helping staff members and students know why they are at the college and emphasizing the value of their labor and study.
  • Encouraging a variety of activities and exercises for the staff’ and students’ personal growth.
  • Encouraging staff members and students to use the complaint committee.
  • To provide the knowledge of self-defense.

Committee Members:

Sl No Name Designation Role
1 Dr. Nethravathi P S Vice Principal Chairperson
2 Dr. K E Prakash Principal Member
3 Ms. Rashma Jain HOD, CV Member
4 Ms. Latha B Asst.Professsor Member
5 Ms. Nisha Veronica Asst.Professsor Member
6 Ms. Nischitha Asst.Professsor Member
7 Ms. Kalpitha HOD, Physics Member
8 Ms. Tejakshi Asst.Professsor Member
9 Ms. Shoba Shetty Office Clerk Member
10 Ms. Krithika Student Representative Member
11 Ms. Varshini Student Representative Member
12 Ms. Indira Hegde Warden (Student Hostel-Girls) Member