OBC Cell

An OBC (Other Backward Classes) Cell in higher education institutions is established under University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines to safeguard the rights and welfare of students and staff from backward communities, ensure social justice, and promote inclusive education.

Objectives

• Implement Reservation Policies: Monitor and ensure the effective implementation of reservation quotas in admissions, recruitment, and promotions for OBC candidates.
• Promote Academic and Social Equity: Provide a supportive environment to reduce educational backwardness and foster equal opportunities.
• Facilitate Welfare Schemes: Assist students in accessing financial support, fee concessions, and scholarships from central and state governments or the UGC.
• Grievance Redressal: Function as a dedicated platform to address and resolve academic, administrative, or discrimination-related grievances.

Functions

• Circular Dissemination: Circulate and notify guidelines, orders, and circulars issued by the Central/State Governments and the UGC regarding admissions and employment.
• Counseling and Guidance: Offer personal, career, and academic counseling to help students overcome learning barriers and adjust to campus life.
• Coaching and Skill Development: Coordinate remedial coaching schemes, language classes, and specialized training/coaching for competitive examinations (such as UGC-NET, SLET, or entry-to-service tests).
• Redressing Complaints: Receive representations or grievances from OBC students and employees and ensure prompt, fair time-bound resolution.
• Any other works assigned by the University from time to time, to promote higher education among OBC students and staff.
• The OBC Cell will exclusively look after the work related to the OBC community only.