Student support & governance

Student Grievance Redressal Committee

A transparent route to resolution

V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) is committed to maintaining a transparent, fair, and student-friendly environment. In accordance with the UGC (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2019 and the statutes and ordinances of Goa University, the Institute has constituted a Students’ Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) to address and resolve student grievances in a timely and impartial manner.

The SGRC provides students a formal mechanism to raise concerns related to academic, administrative, examination, fees, or other institutional matters.

Procedure to be followed for submission of Grievances:

Students are advised to follow the above sequence while seeking grievance redressal.

  1. Begin with the SGRC

    As per the UGC (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2019, a student shall first submit his/her grievance to the VMSIIHE Students’ Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) for resolution. The Committee shall examine the grievance received and ensure that appropriate action is taken.

  2. Escalate to the University

    If a student is not satisfied with the decision of the SGRC, or if no resolution is provided within a period fifteen working days, the grievance may be escalated to the University who shall deal with the grievance as per procedure set out in Goa University Statute SA-35, as communicated in Goa University Circular dated 31.05.2023. (Attached)

  3. Approach the University Ombudsman

    If the student is still not satisfied with the decision of the University, he/she can approach the University Ombudsman of Goa University, details of which are available on the University website: Goa University Ombudsman information

  4. Register on e-Samadhaan

    In case the grievance still remains unresolved, the student may register the complaint on the University Grants Commission e-Samadhaan Portal for further redressal and monitoring. University Grants Commission e-Samadhaan

Reference documents

Review the committee document and the Goa University circular that support this grievance-redressal process.