Students’ Grievances Redressal Committee
Biswanath College is committed to providing students with an accessible and fair mechanism for addressing academic, administrative and other institutional grievances.
About the Committee
The Students’ Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) of Biswanath College provides an institutional mechanism for considering and addressing grievances raised by students of the College.
The Committee is constituted to facilitate timely consideration of students’ grievances and to promote fairness, transparency and a supportive academic environment.
As per the College notice dated 14 September 2026, the Students’ Grievance Redressal Committee for the academic session 2026–2027 has been constituted with faculty members and a student representative.
Committee Members
Dr. Chinta Mani Sharma
Principal, Biswanath College
Chairman – SGRCMrs. Smritirekha Borah
Vice Principal, Biswanath College
Committee MemberDr. Leena Hazarika
Head, Department of Political Science
Committee MemberMr. Taranath Mahanta
Head, Department of Philosophy
Committee MemberDr. Bhaben Kalita
Head, Department of Education
Committee MemberDr. Nipam Kumar Saikia
Head, Department of English
Committee MemberPresident, Student Representative
Biswanath College Students’ Union
Committee MemberSource: College Notice dated 14 September 2026.
Types of Grievances
Under the UGC Students’ Grievance Redressal Regulations, grievances may include matters relating to admission, fees, scholarships, examinations, student facilities, discrimination and other institutional matters.
Admission Related
Complaints regarding admission procedures, eligibility, merit and admission policy.
Fees & Refunds
Issues relating to excess fee demands, fee refunds and other prescribed charges.
Academic Matters
Concerns regarding academic facilities, quality of education and evaluation practices.
Examination & Results
Complaints relating to examination schedules and delays in declaration of results.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Delayed or non-payment of admissible scholarships and financial assistance.
Discrimination & Harassment
Complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment or victimisation of students.
Grievance Redressal Procedure
Submit Grievance
The aggrieved student should address the grievance to the Chairperson of the Students’ Grievance Redressal Committee.
Forwarding & Review
The grievance is placed before the Committee for consideration in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Hearing
The Committee schedules a hearing. The student may appear personally or authorise a representative.
Report & Recommendation
The Committee submits its report and recommendations to the competent authority and provides a copy to the aggrieved student.
Important Time Limits under UGC Regulations, 2023
Regulatory Framework
The Students’ Grievance Redressal mechanism is guided by the relevant University Grants Commission regulations and guidelines. The UGC Regulations, 2023 supersede the UGC Regulations, 2019.
The documents below are provided for reference and information.
Important Documents & Downloads
Students’ Grievances Redressal Cell
Official College notice constituting the Students’ Grievance Redressal Committee for the academic session 2026–2027.
Grievances Redressal Guidelines, 2012
UGC grievance redressal guidelines document dated 2012.
UGC Students’ Grievance Redressal Regulations, 2023
UGC notification dated 11 April 2023, superseding the 2019 Regulations.
UGC Students’ Grievance Redressal Regulations, 2019
Earlier UGC Regulations, 2019, provided for historical reference.
Your Voice Matters
Biswanath College encourages students to raise genuine grievances through the appropriate institutional mechanism.