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Visvesvaraya Technological University "Jnana S Belagavi Visvesvaraya Technological University "Jnana Sangama", Machhe Belagavi-590018 Visvesvaraya Technological University Machhe
Visvesvaraya Technological University "Jnana S Belagavi Visvesvaraya Technological University "Jnana Sangama", Machhe Belagavi-590018 Visvesvaraya Technological University Machhe
Visvesvaraya Technological University "Jnana S Belagavi Visvesvaraya Technological University "Jnana Sangama", Machhe Belagavi-590018 Visvesvaraya Technological University Machhe
“Jnana Sangama”,
S Machhe
Belagavi
Belagavi-590018
Vice-Chancellor
Registrar’s Message
Registrar
Preface
The VTU Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes & Other Backward Classes Cell is
getting a lot of enquiries from parents and students of SC/ST and similar groups regarding
their educational benefits and reservation policies provided by the State/Central Government
and the procedures to avail them. It was felt that a brochure containing all the relevant
information about cell would be of great help to all the concerned. Efforts have been taken to
provide all available information as per the guidelines of UGC, State/Central Government.
This brochure is prepared for providing firsthand information to the students belonging to
socially deprived and backward communities.
MISSION
ABOUT VTU
Karnataka has been at the forefront in technical education in India attracting students
from all over the country and also abroad. To meet the needs of access, quality, equity,
excellence and relevance many efforts continue to be carried out. There is a need to meet the
21st century challenges interdisciplinary of subjects and create a world class leading
institution in Karnataka to provide the well needed direction and to strengthen technical
education on all fronts like extension activities, formal education, research and development
and help the state to continue to be globally competitive. It is expected that this will enhance
access and equity further and also meet the present and future needs of quality, standard,
excellence and relevance of technical education appropriately in the state.
Visvesvaraya Technological University has been carved out as a separate Act VTU
Act 1994. The Act provides broader objective, the duties and responsibilities of the statutory
officers, the functions of Executive Council, Academic Senate and Finance Committee.
Further the Act provides the way for functioning of University and affiliation of colleges etc.
"Education is the sovereign remedy for all economic ills; the higher the standard of
education and science applied to industrial calling, the greater the wealth produced," said late
Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, the illustrious son of Karnataka and one of the early
promoters of modern technology in India. VTU is making all efforts to be a fitting tribute to
Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
VTU offers a wide range of Engineering, Technology and allied sciences courses
through its departments and affiliated colleges. Having carved a niche for itself in the field of
technical education in the county, VTU has set the tone for scaling new heights through
innovative programmes being launched by it at regular intervals.
VTU provides ample opportunities to the student community who desire to acquire
knowledge in Engineering/ Technology by offering a wide range of programmes i.e. UG
(B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) in 32 disciplines, PG (M.Tech./ M.Arch.) in 92 disciplines
respectively, MBA, MCA PG diploma courses, research programmes such as M.Sc. (Engg.)
by Research and Ph.D. All these courses are as per the standards prescribed by the All India
Council for Technical Education and University Grants Commission.
SC/ST & OBC CELL :
VISION:
MISSION
Visvesvaraya Technological University had set up a special cell in July 2014 to assist
the students from Scheduled Cast (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities and Other
Backward Classes in improving their academic performance and in optimizing their
development in their personal and social life at the University/Affiliate Colleges as per the
guidelines of UGC/AICTE for strict implementation of reservation policy in University and
its Affiliated Colleges. The university is setting up a special for the welfare of Scheduled
Caste / Scheduled Tribes & Other Backward Classes in order to ensure the effective
implementation of reservation policy in admission, recruitment, allotment of staff quarters
and hostels etc.
The main objectives of the SC/ST & OBC CELL are as follows;
1. To implement the reservation policy for SCs/STs and OBCs in the University and its
Affiliate Colleges
2. To collect data regarding the implementation of policies in respect of admissions,
appointments, promotions to teaching and non-teaching positions in the University
and its Affiliate Colleges and to analyze the data showing the trends and changes
towards fulfilling the required quota.
3. To take such follow up measures for achieving the objectives and targets laid down
for the purpose by the State Government and the UGC.
4. To implement, monitor and evaluate continuously the reservation policy in the
University/Affiliate Colleges and plan measures for effective implementation of the
policy and programme of the Government and UGC.
5. To guide the SC/ST & OBC students of the University, to optimally utilize the
benefits of the schemes offered by the State Government, Government of India (GOI)
and UGC.
3. To collect reports and information regarding the State Government and University
Grants Commissions orders on the various aspects of education, training and
employment of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and OBC candidates, for evolving
new policies or modifying existing policy by the State Government and University
Grants Commission.
4. To analyze the information collected above and prepare reports and digests for onward
transmission to the Ministry of Human Resource Development/University Grants
Commission and such other authorities as may be required.
6. To monitor the working of the remedial coaching scheme, if approved in the affiliated
colleges and university.
7. To function as a Grievances Redressal Cell for the Grievances of SC/ST & OBC
students and employees of the University and render them necessary help in solving
their academic as well as administrative problems.
8. To maintain a register for employment of SCs/STs and OBCs in the university and
affiliated colleges for the candidates belonging SC/ST & OBC communities for
Teaching posts in the university/affiliated colleges.
9. To inspect the affiliated colleges of the university for furnishing the statistical
information and implementation of the rule of reservation for SC/ST & OBC students
admitted in various UG & PG Courses, appointment to the Teaching and Non-
teaching posts and any other facilities providing to SC/STs & OBCs in the Colleges.
10. To scrutinize and inspect the affiliated colleges the Liaison Officer has power to
inspect personally to all the Affiliated Colleges regarding implementation of
reservation in admissions for various courses, appointments and promotions of
teaching and non teaching staff as per the govt. norms and prepare a final report and
submit it to the University and to the Government.
The Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes & OBC Cell was established at the
University as per Government and UGC directions in the year 2014. The honorary position of
the Liaison Officer is occupied by Dr. Pralhad Rathod, Associate Professor, Department of
MBA. The Liaison Officer, on behalf of the Cell, facilitates the overall welfare of the
students, staff and faculty belonging to these communities. However, the responsibilities of
the Liaison Officer are briefly given below;
Responsibilities towards Students:
The Liaison Officer on behalf of the SC/ST & OBC Cell organizes pre-admission coaching
programme for SC/ST & OBC candidates to help them prepare for Entrance Tests as well as
post-admission orientation programme for new students at the beginning of the academic
session. Various coaching classes are conducted on life skills, personality development,
writing and presentation skills and so on. Interactive sessions and informal meetings with
students are also conducted to help them deal with personal, social and academic problems.
Responsibilities towards Faculty and Staff:
The Liaison Officer ensures due compliance of the orders of reservation issued from time to
time in favour of SC/ST & OBC. He also looks after the prompt disposal of the grievances of
the employees of these categories. Some of the duties of the Liaison Officer are as follows;
To ensure due compliance by the subordinate authorities with the reservation orders
and other benefits admissible to SC/ST & OBC.
To scrutinize and ensure prompt submission of the prescribed annual statements by
the Appointing Authorities to the concerned Govt. Departments and consolidation of
the annual statements and sending such consolidated statements to the Govt.
Department.
To scrutinize properly all proposals for de-reservation and to certify after due
satisfaction that such de-reservations are inevitable and that all steps prescribed in this
regard have been faithfully taken.
To liaise between the Universities/Govt. Departments/Attached and Subordinate
offices and the Department of Personnel for supply of required information,
answering queries and clearing doubts.
To conduct annual inspection of the rosters maintained, keeping a record of such
inspection.
To extend necessary assistance to the Commissioner for SCs / STs & BCMs in
discharge of his duties.
The SC/ST & BCM Cell Advisory Committee ensures the effective implementation
of the policies and programmes of the Government of India, UGC, AICTE and State
Governments with regard to SC/ST and other backward classes. It also suggests measures for
achieving the objectives laid down by the various government agencies. The Committee
meets at least two times in a year and the decisions arrived at is mandatory to be
implemented. The Committee functions under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Vice
Chancellor.
The following advisory committee has been formed for SC/ST & OBC Cell in the
university
S.No. Name of the members
GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
The SC/ST & OBC students can approach the Liaison Officer of the SC/ST & OBC
Cell for redressed of any grievances regarding academic, administrative or social problems.
The Liaison Officer will meet the concerned students, understand their problem and take
necessary action and/or render them necessary advice or help to resolve the matter.
DIFFERENT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE
WEBSITE LINKS ARE GIVEN BELOW:
Category – 1 : 04%
Category – 2A : 15%
Category – 2B : 04%
Category – 3A : 04%
Category – 3B : 05%
The Annual Income limit for Cat.2A, 2B, 3A and 3B is Rs.4.50 lakhs p.a.
I) TRAINING PROGRAMMES:
For Un-employed educated BCM Boys and Girls training programmes has been
arranged through the OBC Department to get suitable job.
* Preparatory training programme through expert institutions has been arranged for
IAS/KAS/Banking etc., competitive examinations (Primary and final examinations).
* Training Fee and monthly scholarship will be sanctioned to the candidates who
have selected for training.
* Preparatory training for competitive examinations conducted by UPSC the
scholarship of minimum for 7 months will be sanctioned as per following schedule :
Training at Delhi Rs.8,000/- per month
Training at Hyderabad Rs.6,000/- per month
Training at Outside the district Rs.4,000/- per month
Training at local Rs.2,000/- per month.
II) SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
The various professional trainings to the unemployed BCM candidates for 6 months
have been arranged and as per rules the scholarship will be sanctioned.
Those students who have got admission for BE/PG through CET, they have been sanctioned
monthly scholarship @ the rate of Rs.500/- per month for 10 months after fulfillment of
following conditions.
* For submission of fresh application to get above benefit, the student concerned has
to pass his/her previous examination.
* For renewal of the said scholarship, the student concerned has to clear all subjects
of previous examinations.
* The Annual Income of the Parent/Guardian should not be more than 2.50 lakhs.
i) Aim : The interest free loan will be sanctioned to the students who belongs backward
classes those wish to study in higher education’s viz., Ph.D., Post Graduation etc., in Foreign
Universities with condition that whose parental monthly income limit is not more Rs.12,000/-
.
ii) Loan amount : Rs.3.50 lakhs per year for maximum Rs.10 lakhs.
iii) Selection of the candidates: Selection of the candidates will be made by the
committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary to Government, Backward Classes
Welfare Department.
iv) Repayment period : The repayment EMI should be starts after 1 year of
completion of the course or 6 months from the getting job and the period of EMI should be 1
year to 5 years according to loan amount.
V) EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAMME
Education loan will be sanctioned to the students who belongs Backward classes and
wish to study in Engineering, MBA etc., courses approved by AICTE/UGC. Rs.2.50 lakhs
per year according to period of courses and course expenditure a maximum of Rs.10 lakhs @
the rate of interest of 4% will be sanctioned. The period of repayment of the said loan will be
starts from 6 months after the completion of the course or after 3 months from getting the job
in EMI of 58 months. Additional 2 months will be given.
The un-employed candidates belongs to backward classes and who have completed
their professional courses and wish to establish their own cell the maximum of Rs.10 lakhs
loan @ the rate of interest of 5% will be sanctioned. The repayment of the loan by 58 EMI
and additional 2 months will be given.
i) Purpose : Those students belongs to backward classes wishes to study for higher
education viz., Ph.D., Post Doctoral and Master Degree (Registered Courses) in
Foreign Universities, they may be get loan facilities. The monthly income of the
student and his/her parent’s should be limited for Rs.12,000/- p.m.
ii) Loan amount : Per year 3.5 lakhs for three years not more than Rs.10 lakhs.
iii) Selection of candidates : The Selection the candidates will be made through the
Selection Committee which is formed under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary
to Government, Backward Classes Welfare Department.
iv) Period of repayment: According to loan amount 1to 5 years for repayment to be
made by way of EMI. The loan repayment instalment will be start after One year
from completion of the course or 6 months after the getting job.
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL INFORMATION OF P.G. STUDENTS
ADMITTED AND THE NUMBER OF THE SC/ST STUDENTS
OUT OF TOTAL ADMITTED FOR LAST THREE YEARS I.E., FOR 2012-2013,
2013-2014 AND 2014-2015
IN P.G. CENTRES OF V.T.U.
All UG
All Semesters 25134 13027 38161 1798 916 2714 7.11% 505 273 778 2.03% 3492 9.15%
1 Belagavi courses
All UG
All Semesters 70513 33639 10152 4510 2804 7314 7.02% 1278 657 1935 1.85% 9249 8.88%
2 Bengaluru courses
All UG
All Semesters 20462 15092 35554 1377 1094 2471 6.94% 483 357 840 2.36% 3311 9.31%
3 Mysuru courses
All UG
All Semesters 9112 5900 15012 798 491 1289 8.58% 390 268 658 4.38% 1947 12.96%
4 Kalburgi courses
TOTAL : 125221 67658 192879 8483 5305 13788 7.15% 2656 1555 4211 2.21% 17999 9.37%
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL INFORMATION OF U.G. STUDENTS ADMITTED AND THE NUMBER OF THE SC/ST & OBC STUDENTS OUT OF TOTAL
ADMITTED IN ALL V.T.U. AFFILIATED ENGINEERING COLLEGES (REGIONWISE) FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016
1 Belagavi 1157 331 538 2538 1118 546 3560 3196 12984
Region
2 Bengaluru 3951 1093 1553 6566 2213 7050 4575 19226 46227
Region
3 Mysuru 2172 817 976 4418 1850 3981 4286 6176 24676
Region
4 Kalburgi 905 347 462 1223 1500 430 1944 951 7762
Region
Total : 8185 2588 3529 14745 6681 12007 14365 29549 91649
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL INFORMATION OF P.G. STUDENTS ADMITTED AND THE NUMBER OF THE SC/ST & OBC STUDENTS OUT OF TOTAL
ADMITTED IN ALL P.G. CENTERS OF V.T.U. FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016
Grand Total of
Name of students Admitted in
OBC all categories.
S.No. the PG SC ST GM
Center
Cat-1 2A 2B 3A 3B
Belagavi
1 PG 48 32 80 38 22 60 4 4 8 13 8 21 6 4 10 8 4 12 35 24 59 24 30 54 176 128 304
centre
Bengaluru
2 PG 6 6 12 3 2 5 5 4 9 28 20 48 4 5 9 26 32 58 29 10 39 33 31 64 134 110 244
centre
Mysuru
3 PG 19 13 32 11 5 16 11 7 18 32 27 59 10 10 20 38 25 63 29 18 47 18 15 33 168 120 288
centre
Kalburgi
4 PG 43 36 79 10 7 17 33 16 49 38 47 85 68 26 94 13 13 26 111 94 205 38 39 77 354 278 632
centre
Total : 168 124 292 79 54 133 71 49 120 176 140 316 131 72 203 111 99 210 340 260 600 154 162 316 1230 960 2190