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House of Representatives
(HoR)
House of Representatives helps to encourage
participatory mode of communication and management with
specific reference to the life of students in the
University. It facilitates communication of students for
the welfare as well as upliftment of the quality of
University life. The HoR has following specific
purposes:
i) To promote the general welfare of students and the
university.
ii) To constitute a medium for expressing students
opinion on matters of general interests.
iii) To stimulate the academic and social areas of
university life.
iv) To charter and oversee the university students
organisation (technical and social societies).
v) To administer the allocation of students activity
funds.
vi) To maintain the co-ordination between University
Alumni Associations in India and abroad.
vii) Any other, as may be
approved by the Executive Council of the Allahabad
Agricultural Institute Deemed University from time to
time.
Counselling
Students seeking help of any kind are offered
counselling and guidance by the office of the Dean of
Students Welfare and Chaplain of the University.
Students Advisory Systems
Each student is assigned to a member of the staff who
will be his/her advisor. The function of the advisor is
to guide & counsel the students periodically. The staff
advisors effectively establish personal relationship
with the students, which has been a traditional culture
of this University.
Central Library
The University devotes considerable effort and resources
to the development of an outstanding library collection
to meet the expanding need of teaching and research. The
library has more than 40,000 volumes, which include text
books, reference books and research material on
Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Home
Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Mathematics,
Animal Science, Dairy Technology, Environmental
Sciences, Microbiology, Plant Pathology & Nematology,
Management, Business Administration, Information
Technology, Biotechnology etc. It also subscribes
regularly to a large number of technical journals and
magazines, both Indian and Foreign. To make students
more aware of today's India and the world, popular news
papers in different languages are provided at the news
section of the library. A separate periodical section is
maintained with book numbers while the latest issues are
displayed in the periodical section of the main reading
room. Popular and informative magazines are available at
the circulation desk. Book bank facilities are provided
for the economically weaker section of students. Library
facilities are also available to the faculty members and
staff of the University.
which include text books, reference books and research
material on Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural
Engineering, Home Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry,
Mathematics, Animal Science, Dairy Technology,
Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Plant Pathology &
Nematology, Management, Business Administration,
Information Technology, Biotechnology etc. It also
subscribes regularly to a large number of technical
journals and magazines, both Indian and Foreign. To make
students more aware of today's India and the world,
popular news papers in different languages are provided
at the news section of the library. A separate
periodical section is maintained with book numbers while
the latest issues are displayed in the periodical
section of the main reading room. Popular and
informative magazines are available at the circulation
desk. Book bank facilities are provided for the
economically weaker section of students. Library
facilities are also available to the faculty members and
staff of the University.
College & Departmental Libraries
College & Departmental library system is organized to
accommodate the needs of under graduate, post graduate
students and research scholars at the department level.
Each department has a well-organized library of its own
which facilitates the students as well as the academic
staff.
Accommodation
The University has eight hostels on campus, four for men
and four for women students including one Women's
International PG Hostel. Single, double and multiple bed
rooms are available in all the hostels. All the rooms
are well furnished, ventilated and with WiFi Facilities.
New International PG hostels for men accommodates
foreign students.
Note: Admission to any academic programme does not
automatically guarantee accommodation in the hostel.
Students from outside Allahabad are given preference for
being accommodated in the hostels provided no
disciplinary or police action has been taken against
them.
Catering
The mess provides a variety of nutritious and
hygienically prepared meals for students residing in the
hostels. There is a choice of non-vegetarian, vegetarian
and South Indian food.
Financial Assistance
Bonafide students of the University, who have a good
conduct and extra ordinary academic record, belonging to
a weaker socio- economic background can be awarded
scholarships, which are being offered by various
agencies, viz;
a. Student's Book aid scholarship
b. Junior Fellowship of I.C.A.R.
c. All India Association for Christian Higher Education
(AIACHE), New Delhi
d. Jindal Trust, New Delhi
e. Rajya Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad- Allahabad
f. U.P. Alpsankhyak Vittia Awam Nigam- Lucknow (forms
will be available at the Registrar’s Office)
g. SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Scholarships of State Government
h. Earn while you learn programme (AAI-DU work
scholarship*/assistantship**)
i. Chaplain’s Scholarship***
j. Yeshu Darbar Scholarship***
Note
* Earn while you learn programme: Work Scholarship
Every candidate to be considered for financial
assistance under “Earning While Learning Scheme” must
apply in his/ her own handwriting with income
Certificate from the Parents / Guardian and photocopy of
the mark sheet of the last semester completed in the
institute. Selection shall be valid for one academic
session i.e. July to June each year. Selected UG & PG
candidate shall be permitted to work for a maximum of 40
hrs. each month & for Ph.D 60 hrs.
The payment shall be made @ Rs. 25/-per hour
The maximum amount earned in a month by any candidate
shall not be more then Rs . 1000/-(one thousand) only
for UG & PG. For Ph.D maximum amount shall not be more
that Rs. 1500/- . The last date for the submission of
application form shall be announced each year and
application should be submitted in the office of the
Dean Students Welfare accordingly.
Those who are engaged for tuition to the wards of the
SHIATS employees shall be eligible to receive Rs. 750/
-P.M. only of this amount 50% i.e. Rs. 375/-shall be
paid by the actual user and remaining 50% (Rs.375-)
shall be paid by the University. Each employee shall
give a certificate that the student has worked for 30
hrs. for a month and has been paid Rs. 375/-by the user.
No student shall be eligible under this scheme is he/she
fails in four (4) or more courses.
A candidate will not be eligible to avail financial
assistance under this scheme if he/she has availed fee
concession / scholarship or any other financial
assistance form outside agency.
** Earn while you learn programme: Assistantship
Research/Teaaching Assistantship shall be available in
limited number for meritorious and needy students
pursuing their Masters or Ph. D. Programmes.
*** Chaplain's Scholarship/Yeshu Darbar Scholarship
These scholarships are
available only to poor and needy Christian students. The
Christian Students will be required to submit the
following documents to University Chaplain and
Secretary, Yeshu Darbar respectively for availing these
scholarship
(i) Letter of recommendation from the Pastor of the
Church duly authenticated by the Senior Pastor or
Bishop.
(ii) Baptism Certificate
/ Confirmation Certificate
(iii) Parent's Income Certificate
Group Insurance Scheme for Students
Students pursuing professional/degree programmes are
required to participate in the Students safety Insurance
scheme, whereby, the students have to pay a sum of Rs.
230/- (subject to pricing policy of the relevant
Insurance Company) every year in the month of July as
premium towards accidental insurance along with the
Professional Education Fee. The insurance coverage shall
expire automatically on the last day of an academic
session.
Post-Office, Bank and Cooperative Store
The University has a full-fledged Post-Office and a
branch of the State Bank of India on campus. To fulfill
the demand of daily commodities of the resident
students,students, the University has a cooperative
store on campus.
Medical Facilities
Hayes Memmorial Mission Hospital of the University is
equipped with experienced team of Doctors comprising
Physician, Gynacologist, Opthamalogist, Orthopedisian,
Surgeon, Anasthatist and Pathologist. The Hospital has
OPD, IPD facilities, Pharmasy, Labs, X-ray & Ultrasound
facilities, Operation theatre for minor and major
surgery which caters the need of students, faculty
members, officers, staff of the University and nearby
area.
Orthopedisian, Surgeon, Anasthatist and Pathologist. The
Hospital has OPD, IPD facilities, Pharmasy, Labs, X-ray
& Ultrasound facilities, Operation theatre for minor and
major surgery which caters the need of students, faculty
members, officers, staff of the University and nearby
area.
Social & Cultural Activities
Students are always encouraged to participate in a
variety of social and recreational activities, which are
organised throughout the year. Various academic
societies and cultural clubs on the campus help in
promoting to the overall personality development of the
students.
Sports Activities
The University encourages the students to promote their
physical and mental level through various sports and
games. Facilities are provided to students, who show
interest in the sports/games of their choice, under the
sharp supervision of qualified instructors. Sports
facilities available at SHIATS, include basket ball,
tennis, badminton and volleyball courts. The Institute
also has well maintained football, hockey and cricket
fields, a running track of 400 meters, a table tennis
room and a well equipped Gym. The faculty members
encourage the students to enhance their interest in
various games and sports and to inculcate a competitive
spirit in them. Inter house matches are organized
throughout the session, the performance of each house
team is recorded for the overall championship.
courts. The Institute also has well maintained football,
hockey and cricket fields, a running track of 400
meters, a table tennis room and a well equipped Gym. The
faculty members encourage the students to enhance their
interest in various games and sports and to inculcate a
competitive spirit in them. Inter house matches are
organized throughout the session, the performance of
each house team is recorded for the overall
championship.
National Service Scheme
[Sponsored by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,
Govt. of India]
The National Service Scheme (N.S.S) was intiated in
1969-70 with a view to promote social conciousness and
develop a sense of responsiblility as well as a sense of
discipline and diginity of labour amoung youth of the
University.
Regular activities and ten days special camps in
diffrent nearby villages are organized. Girls actively
involve themselves in educating village women with child
health and active participation of women in transfer of
technology in the adopted villages. During their stay in
the villages students get themselves involved in the
village activities. Various rallies, programmes etc..
are organised to create awareness about matters of
importance for rural and slum populations.
Various rallies, programmes etc.. are organised to
create awareness about matters of importance for rural
and slum populations.
National Cadet Corps
The University has a sub-unit (1/17 Coy.) of N.C.C.
under the unit (17 U.P. Bn. NCC, Alld.) Students of our
University voluntarily join this organization with the
spirit of serving the nation. Regular camps are
organized at the Battalion level. The students are
trained to develop leadership, character, sportsmanship,
confidence and to create a force of trained and
disciplined youth which could be utilized for the nation
in case of an emergency.
Community and Religious Life
It is the conviction of a Christian Institution that the
integration of work with worship is essential in the
life of any community. Daily devotions are held in the
University Chapel, “The Chapel of Brotherly Love”, thus
helping the Christian students to inculcate the habit of
daily Bible reading and Prayer. They are also encouraged
to take part in conducting the Chapel and Church
services and shouldering Church responsibilities for
cultural and spiritual advancement. Students from other
faiths are welcome to attend the daily devotion and
Sunday Chapel Services of their own free will.
spiritual advancement. Students from other faiths are
welcome to attend the daily devotion and Sunday Chapel
Services of their own free will.
Directorate of Chaplaincy, Guidance & Counseling
The Directorate of Chaplaincy, Guidance & Counseling has
the following purpose and objectives; To share love of
Christ through presentation of the gospel of Lord Jesus
Christ to all people including the staff and students of
the University. To inculcate purpose driven life aiming
staff and students of the University. To bring together
the latest findings of modern developments with deepest
insights of spirituality through conferences and
symposium as young people are raising questions with
regard to creation, identity, search for meaning of
life, destiny, question about the existence and
character of God, relationship between Creator and
Creation etc. To promote spiritual Literature beneficial
for staff and students such as Newsletters, song books,
chapel handbooks, chapel books for worship, magazines
etc. To develop training programme/ workshops on
counseling and biblical Theology for the School
Chaplains/ Departmental Chaplains & Staff Advisors. To
develop more theological programmes based on Christian
Counseling and moral & value education, for Diploma
Courses and certificate courses with the faculty of
Theology as per the need. To encourage the staff and
students to use their talents for the glory of God
through retreats and seminars with preachers of National
and International recognition this will help the
students to understand the reason, existence and purpose
of God in their lives. To identify and help the needy
students through Yeshu Darbar Scholarship. Hon'ble Vice
Chancellor is the chairman and the Director, Directorate
of Chaplaincy & Guidance and Counseling is the member
secretary of the Advisory Board of the Directorate.
Complaints Committee
As per the Supreme Court’s mandatory guidelines issued
in “Vishakha Judgement” (1997) which have the status of
law and subsequent directives of National Human Rights
Commission, New Delhi; National Commissions for Women,
New Delhi: Ministry of Human Resource Development, New
Delhi and The University Grants Commission, New Delhi
concerning prevention of sexual harassment of women
employees / students at workplaces / University Campuses
and for speedy redress of complaints made by the
victims, the Complaints Committee have been formed in
the University. This committee takes care of such cases.
The chairperson of the committee is Prof. (Dr.) Sarita
Sheikh.
Disciplinary Committees
Every college of the University has a disciplinary
committee comprising of Dean as the Chairman and senior
faculty as members. These committees maintain the
overall discipline in their respective colleges.
Anti-Ragging Cell
On the recommendations of the Raghavan committee and the
directives of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, Anti Ragging
Cell (ARC) of the University operates under the
chairmanship of Chief Proctor. ARC curbs down the evil
of misconduct and ill behavior of any student towards
mental and physical harassment of new students.
students.
University Publication Division
The University Publication Division (UPD) through its
publication of Journals, Magazine & News Letters
reflects the sincereity of the University management,
authorities and faculty members in their concern for
imparting value education to students. UPD is an
important aspect of the University life. Through the
publication of their Scientific Journal 'The Allahabad
Farmer' and News Letter, it not only disseminate the
research findings to the scientific world, but also
helps to share the information of their field of
interest. ‘Hamar Gaon’ (Hindi Magazine) is also
published quarterly and gives agriculture related
information, women and child development, fisheries and
farm machineries. Magazine) is also published quarterly
and gives agriculture related information, women and
child development, fisheries and farm
machineries.important aspect of the University life.
Through the publication of their Scientific Journal 'The
Allahabad Farmer' and News Letter, it not only
disseminate the research findings to the scientific
world, but also helps to share the information of their
field of interest.
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