In order to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), some precautionary In order to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government of India has laid some ground measures to be followed by all the citizens of the country.
Abiding by it and to maintain health and hygiene on the campus, the University sanitized the classrooms, offices and the campus area. The first thing the University did after the virus broke was to suspend teaching and made sure that the students staying in the hostels reach home safely. To make sure that the academics are not hampered the faculty members started taking online classes, giving assignments and regular assessment of the work done. The university also contributed one-day salary of all the regular employees to CM Relief Fund.
The University has also initiated online counselling for all its students. In this, if any student is facing any psychological, emotional or mental stress may get in touch with Ms Sapna Bhatt via an email. This counselling is in addition to the regular faculty mentoring that the students receive.
Guidelines issued by the Government of India
As per the UGC Guidelines regarding establishment of Grievance Redressal Mechanism during the COVID-19 period in Higher Education Institutions, Nirma University has established a Grievance Cell to address student grievances in relation to examinations and academics activities during the Coronavirus pandemic period. The cell offers immediate and effective redressal to the problems reported by the students and work towards providing a safe and secure atmosphere.
Guidelines issued by the UGC
Student Grievance Redressal Committee:
| Dr Purvi Pokhariyal | Director, Institute of Law | Chairperson |
| Dr Rajesh N Patel | Director I/c, Institute of Technology | Member |
| Dr M Mallikarjun | Director, Institute of Management | Member |
| Dr P N Tekwani, Director | Faculty of Doctoral Studies & Research | Member |
| Dr Manjunath Ghate | Institute of Pharmacy | Member |
| Dr Sarat Dalai | Institute of Science | Member |
| Prof Utpal Sharma | Institute of Architecture and Planning | Member |
| Prof Udai L Paliwal | Director, Institute of Commerce | Member |
| Prof Sangita Shroff | Head, Department of Design | Member |
| Mr G Ramachandran Nair | Executive Registrar | Member Secretary |
An aggrieved student who has grievance with regard to examinations and other academics matters during the coronavirus pandemic period should intimate the Grievance Redressal Committee through the on-line Grievance Redressal Form given below: