The SC/ST Cell, a statutory body has been constituted by the Ministry of Human Resource Management (MHRD), Government of India (GOI) in the erstwhile JNTUH to safeguard the interests of the SC/ST students and employees of the Institute as per the instructions of MHRD, GOI from time to time.

The SC/ST Cell was established in the year 1983 for the effective Implementation of reservation as per the UGC Guidelines is being done in the case of students admission, and in the recruitment of Teaching, and Non-Teaching staff.

Effective implementation of the reservation rules to the SC/ST candidates in appointments to the various teaching and Non- Teaching posts in the university services adhering to the system followed by the Government.

To keep a close watch on the effective implementation of reservation rules of admission to various Courses (P.G. Courses and U.G. Courses) of the University by all the colleges.

To see that all the directions given by the Government, Central, State and U.G.C in their circulars Issued from time to time in respect of reservation are strictly followed.

To see that possible necessary facilities like Hostel, Scholarships, Reservation fellowships, Book facilities etc. Provided by the central and State Government, reach the SC/ST candidates.

The SC/ST cell also collects the statistical data from the campus constituent and affiliated colleges With regard to admission of SC/ST candidates to various courses under the jurisdictions of the University and furnishes the same to the UGC New Delhi and other organizations, regularly it also takes care to see that all directions given by the Government (Central States and UGC) in their circulars issued from time to time in respect of reservations ate scrupulously followed by the colleges.

Objectives:

To implement the reservation policy for SCs/STs in the University and Colleges.

To collect data regarding the implementation of the policies in respect of admissions, appointments to teaching and non-teaching positions in the universities, and in the affiliating colleges and analyze the data showing the trends and changes towards fulfilling the required quota.

To take such follow up measure for achieving the objectives and targets laid down for the purpose by the Government of India and the UGC.

To implement, monitor and evaluate continuously the reservation policy in universities and colleges and plan measures for ensuring effective implementation of the policy and programme of the Government of India.

Achievements:

• 1. Dr. B.R.Ambedker Memorial Lectures.
  2. Dr. B.R. Ambedker's Anniversary day.
  3. Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Lectures.
  4. Babu Jagjivan Ram Anniversary day.
  5. Shri Shri Shri Santh Sevalal Maharaj Memorial Lectures.
  6. World Adivasi Day.
  7. Bharat Banjara Theej Mela Festival.
  8. Gurram Jasuva Memorial Lectures.
  9. "Swachcha Bharat" programmees conduct to Teachers, Employee and Students.
  10. Seminars.
  11. Workshops.
  12. Symposium.
  13. Culture Activities.
  14. Health Ca.

Complaints can be lodged at scstcell.officer@jntuh.ac.in