Grievance Redressal
The Students' Grievance Redressal Committee aims to foster a responsive and accountable approach among all stakeholders to ensure a harmonious educational environment within the institution. Students can voice their grievances related to academic or non-academic matters either online or through the grievance/suggestion box. The institution is committed to addressing and resolving these grievances, both academic and non-academic, within a defined timeframe.
Members of Student Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC)
| Designation | Name |
| Chairman | Principal – Dr. Asha Mathew |
| A Senior Faculty Member of the College |
Member Secretary – Ms. Sunita Jaiswal |
| A Senior Faculty Member of the College |
Member – Ms. Rhonda Divecha |
| A Senior Faculty Member of the College |
Member – Ms. Vibha Hasija |
| Faculty Member of the College |
Ms. Sanghmitra Navalgund |
| Students Representative |
Steena Thomas |
Members of Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) For Faculty/Staff
| Designation | Name |
| Chairman | Principal – Dr. Asha Mathew |
| A Senior Faculty Member of the College |
Dr. Kamini Prakash Rege |
| A Senior Faculty Member of the College |
Dr. Prajakta Pradeep Mhaprolkar |
| A Senior Faculty Member of the College |
Dr. Neha Mulchandani |
Contact detail: If you have any grievances, feel free to reach out to us at
Email ID:
Student Grievance Redressal (SGRC) – sgrc@nnchsc.edu.in
Grievance Redressal for Staff and Faculty (GRC) – grc@nnchsc.edu.in
Written grievance can be put in the drop box placed on the ground floor near the reception desk. The compliant letter should have the name, date and the class mentioned, anonymous complaints will not be entertained. However, confidentiality and privacy of the complainant will be strictly maintained.
ANTI-RAGGING CELL
As per the directives of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Supreme Court of India, ragging is strictly prohibited in the college premises. Any form of ragging, whether physical, mental, or emotional, is a serious offense and is punishable under law.
Punishments for Ragging: Ragging may result in one or more of the following penalties:
1. Suspension from the college
2. Expulsion from the college
3. Cancellation of admission
4. Legal action as per the law
Members of Anti ragging Committee:
| Designation | Name |
| Chairman | Principal– Dr. Asha Mathew |
| Faculty Member | Dr. Kamini Rege |
| Non-Teaching Staff | Ms. Sujata Shigwan |
| Parent | Lovely Shijo Thekkanath |
| Student Member | Ms. Shrusti Wadkar (F.Y.B.Sc) Ms. Advika Shetty (M.Sc I) |
| NGO | Ms. Natty Lopez |
Members of Ant-Ragging Squad:
| 1. | Principal – Dr. Asha Mathew |
| 2. | Dr. Kamini Rege |
| 3. | Dr. Anjali Srivastava |
| 4. | Ms. Sanghmitra Navalgund |
| 5. | Dr. Minelly Rodrigues |
| 6. | Mr. Dinkar Pagare |
Anti-Ragging Helpline:
Our institution is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all students.
We urge all students to cooperate in maintaining a ragging-free campus. If students are subjected to any ragging activity or witness such an incident, please report it immediately through written communication.
Email ID : arc@nnchsc.edu.in
The compliant letter should have the name, date and the class mentioned, anonymous complaints will not be entertained. However, confidentiality and privacy of the complainant will be strictly maintained
CELL FOR PREVENTION OF CASTE-BASED DISCRIMINATION
C-Prevention of Caste Based Discrimination in Higher Educational Institutions As per the directives of the Joint Secretary, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, [No.F.1-7/2011(SCT), dated 11-04-2022], and the communication from the Registrar, the University of Madras [No.SC/ST Special Cell/SRI/UGC/2022/147 dated 19-05-2022] the College strives to ensure that, officials/faculty members of our Institution would desist from
any act of discrimination against SC/ST students on grounds of their social origin.
Members of Cell for Prevention of Caste-Based Discrimination
| Designation | Name |
| Chairman | Principal– Dr. Asha Mathew |
| Convener | Ms. Prajakta Mhaprolkar |
| Member | Ms. Vrinda Udiaver |
| Member | Ms. Vibhuti Khedekar |
| Member | Dr. Sheetal Joshi |
Contact Details:
If students are subjected to discrimination on any grounds or witness such an incident, please report it immediately through written communication.
Email Id: cbd@nnchsc.edu.in
The compliant letter should have the name, date and the class mentioned, anonymous complaints will not be entertained. However, confidentiality and privacy of the complainant
will be strictly maintained
INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE
Sexual Harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act 2013.
The UGC (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015 aim to ensure a safe and secure environment for women in higher educational institutions. In accordance with the UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015, the College
has an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) comprising of External and Internal Members.
Members of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC):
| Designation | Name |
| Chairman | Principal– Dr. Asha Mathew |
| Presiding Officer | Dr. Ritu Madhan |
| Faculty member of college | Ms. Vibhuti Khedekar |
| Faculty member of college | Dr. Sheetal Joshi |
| Non-Teaching staff member of college | Ms. Cheryl Machado |
| Non-Teaching staff member of college | Mr. Vijay Almeida |
| NGO | Ms. Naty Lopez |
| Student Representative | Kinjal Oza (Undergraduate) Aishwarya Jagtap (Post-graduate) Vanita D’souza (PhD Scholar) |
Contact Details:
In case of any incident of harassment, your complaints may kindly be brought to the notice of the Presiding Officer of the Committee through email.
Email Id: icc@nnhsc.edu.in
The Committee will address the issue in compliance with the law of the land in force.
The compliant letter should have the name, date and the class mentioned, anonymous complaints will not be entertained. However, confidentiality and privacy of the complainant will be strictly maintained
Vishaka committe (Prevention, Prohibition & Redresal of Sexual Harassment)
Student Handbook and Rules (PDF)
In order to facilitate students to have a clear understanding about the College, its functioning, facilities offered, University rules and regulations and code of conduct, the Student Handbook has been conceptualized. To view the Student Handbook
Career Counselling
Career counselling for Home Science Degree Programme is carried out with the objectives of making the students aware of the courses they will be mastering during their degree programme; making them acquainted with future prospects of the specializations, job prospects and opportunities for further studies.
Further, we believe that our alumnae are one of our strongest advocates. Thus, departments invite their alumnae every now and then to take sessions/workshops/for talks, guide young minds through their experience of work world.
Remedial Coaching
The faculty encourages the slow learners, gifted students and the students who need support in academics, theory and practical, for improving their performance. The classes are conducted without disturbing the regular instructional hours.
Soft Skills Development
Soft skills consist of personal attributes/qualities that enable one to manage different domains of one’s life and interpersonal relationships more effectively and harmoniously. The college conducts different programmes/sessions/workshops aimed at soft skills training targeted to enhance these attributes in students that are essential for growth and success in personal and professional life.
Bridge Course
If a learner does not have the suitable subject background for direct entry to first year Master’s level, or he/she has not studied the relevant subjects in the required depth then he/she might need to undertake a bridging course to bring the skills and knowledge of the learner to in level with graduate learners from our institute.
The course is open to all M.Sc. registered students (non-home science and home science students from other universities eligible for the Master’s Home Science programmes) who wish to avail of this opportunity of gaining the basics of Home Science in the chosen field of the specializations. This course enables aspirant students who have sought admission for M.Sc. (Home Science Courses). It equips candidates with relevant knowledge and skills to help them cope with curriculum of the Master’s programme under the respective branches.
Personal Counselling Centre
Personal counseling provides an opportunity to explore your concerns in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Some of the reasons students come to counselling are; dealing with stress, losses, difficult relationships, feeling isolated or depressed, concerns with academic performance and many others. Our professional counselor can support the students through whatever challenges they are facing and help them reach their personal and academic goals.
Diet Counselling Centre
A diet counselling center has been established by the college as some students face the problem of underweight and obesity as well as have other health related issues. One of the major activities of the cell is the health mela which is held annually. This is conducted for the teaching, non-teaching and support staff and students. Various activities such as assessment of body composition, bone mineral density, lung function capacity as well as screening for anaemia and thalassemia are conducted. Sessions are also conducted on a wide range of topics on health and nutrition.
Yoga and Meditation
As per the government directive, the International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year on 21st June since 2016-2017. Yoga expert Ms. Sharavari Kalantre our ex-student and Trained Yoga Therapist & Dietitian is invited every year along with her team to conduct sessions for staff as well as students. It is planned and executed by NSS cell and Diet Counseling cell.
Also to inculcate the habit of healthy body for healthy mind “Alternative health therapy” as a subject is introduced at the Masters level across all specializations.
