Surajmal University is committed to upholding the principles of social justice and equal opportunity in accordance with the reservation guidelines laid down under the Uttarakhand Private University Act, 2023. The University strictly adheres to the reservation policy prescribed by the Government of Uttarakhand and relevant statutory bodies to ensure equitable representation of all eligible categories in admissions, recruitment, and other academic and administrative processes.
Implementation of Reservation Roster
Statutory Compliance:
Surajmal University implements the reservation policy as mandated by The Uttarakhand Private University Act, 2023, which governs the functioning of all private universities in the state. The University ensures full compliance with the latest government orders, amendments, and circulars issued from time to time by the competent authorities.
Categories Covered:
As per the Act and the State Government’s reservation norms, the following categories are entitled to reservations:
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
- Women (where applicable)
- Dependents of Freedom Fighters / Ex-servicemen / Other Special Categories (as specified in the Act)
Preparation of Reservation Roster:
The Roster is prepared in a transparent manner based on the percentage of reservation applicable to each category as per government directives.
Each roster point corresponds to a particular reservation category and is filled accordingly to maintain the cumulative percentage of representation.
Periodic Review and Updates:
The University’s Reservation Roster is subject to periodic audits and reviews to ensure consistency with updated government norms and to rectify any discrepancies. Necessary revisions are incorporated promptly whenever new guidelines are issued.
Monitoring and Grievance Redressal:
A Reservation Monitoring Committee has been constituted at the University to oversee the implementation and compliance of reservation policies.
Any grievances related to the roster system or reservation policy are addressed through a formal mechanism involving the University’s Grievance Redressal Cell in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Transparency and Accessibility:
The Reservation Roster is made accessible to stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students.
It is displayed on the official University website and notice boards for transparency and public scrutiny.
