Council 2026 - 2027

One of the best practices in Jyoti Nivas College is its electoral process. Upholding the noblest ideals of the democratic institutions in our country, the college reflects these values in the election of its Council members and thereafter the class and sports representatives. The Council represents the entire student body, championing the name and the mission of the College. The five office bearers of the Council represent the very best of the moral, intellectual and spiritual values of this institution.

The election process starts off, under the aegis of the Principal, with the reading of the Constitution. Dates and eligibility criteria for filing in of nomination forms are thereafter announced. Students with varying interests, passions and pursuits file their nominations for the various posts.

Thereafter the scrutinizing committee, led by the chief electoral officer, the Principal, make a detailed study of the candidates and their eligibility. The scrutinizing committee, constituted by the chief co-ordinators, the controller of examination and the physical education director, leave no stone unturned, before making the final list of candidates for the 5 posts of the Council which includes PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, CULTURAL SECRETARY, SPORTS SECRETARY and TREASURER. It must be mentioned here that special discretionary authority for finalizing the list is reserved with the chief electoral officer, the principal.

Electronic Voting Machines are hired from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to conduct fair and transparent election. Results are announced on the same day. Elected office bearers are taken for a leadership camp along with the elected class representatives and sports representatives after which they are installed. Office bearers are elected for one academic year and they work under the guidance of three student Council advisors.

In an academic year, the student Council conducts various activities which includes: Leadership camp- Camp is conducted to imbibe leadership qualities among the elected representatives, Investiture Ceremony- Office bearers, class and sports representatives and extended student Council are installed and badged. In addition, events like Freshie Queen – Talent hunt for the fresher, Rhapsody- Inter- class competitions for extracurricular activities, Teachers Day – Cultural programs and games are conducted for the teachers, Scintillation- annual Intercollegiate cultural festival are also conducted. On Students' Day, the talents of our beloved students are acknowledged and prizes are distributed to the winners of various competitions.

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Staff advisors of the Students' Council

Staff Advisors

Students' Council 2026–2027

Dr. Harathi D

Department of Commerce and Management

Ms. Sheril Sophia D'couto

Department of Computer Science

Ms. Amrutha A

Centre for Media Studies

Students' Council 2026–2027

Palak Awasthi

III BBA B

President

Sneha Ladda

III BBA B

Vice President

Aiswarya Manoj

II HTJ

Cultural Secretary

P C Kusuma Reddy

I BCA

Treasurer

Annie Josephine H

III BCA DS

Sports Secretary