Student Council

Constitution

The Student Council at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is composed of student representatives selected from all UG and PG programs. The Council operates at two levels:

Institutional Level (University Level): This level includes representatives from each University Centres like SWO, CSA, NCC, Peer Education, CAPS, Centre for Digital Learning, Centre for Placement and Career Guidance, Office of Alumni Engagement, the Department of Physical Education, and the Students’ Residence Halls, along with representatives from each department. These representatives are nominated by the Coordinators of the respective Centers or offices.
Deanery Level: This supporting body is constituted under each Deanery and consists of one or two representatives from each class within the Deanery.

Member Nomination Procedure And Tenure

Eligibility Criteria :

Any student fulfilling the following eligibility criteria can apply for the Deanery Council:

Application Process for Deanery Council:

Students must submit the following to their respective class teachers:

The Selection committee of the student council reviews the applications and conducts several rounds of selection process class teachers, The Faculty Coordinators of the Student Council will then review the applications and conduct personal interviews with the candidates. Based on the interviews and other achievements, two candidates will be selected to represent each class in the Deanery Council. The selected nominations from the council are then forwarded to the Department HOD’s for their approval.

Application Process for University-Level Council:

All Deanery Student Council members who meet the eligibility criteria for academic performance, attendance, and participation as a Deanery member are eligible to apply for the University-Level Council. Applications must include:

The Faculty Coordinators will verify all documents and shortlist candidates for personal interviews. After the interviews, members will be selected based on their achievements and the requirements of each Deanery, in consultation with the respective HoD and class teachers.

Tenure:

The normal tenure for membership in the Student Council is one year, with the possibility of renewal through fresh nominations. Senior student nominations for the following year take place in June, while nominations for first-year students occur in September. At the end of each academic year, the incumbent Student Council hands over its functions to the new Council during the Student Council Day event.