Mental Health Resources
The University is currently providing free counselling services for those students who are in need of one. If you need help, we strongly encourage you to contact either of the counsellors. Their contact information is provided below:
Ms. Seher Ali – totums@gmail.com
Dr. Varudhini Kankipati – varudhini.k@gmail.com
Mental Health Resources are mostly coordinated by the Social Responsibility and Student Welfare Committee (SRSWC). They can be reached at: srswc@nalsar.ac.in.
(This resource is available to NALSAR Students Only)
All communications which happen between the student and the respective committees are kept confidential and are not disclosed without explicit permission of the student.
Academic Resources (via SBC Academic Committee)
The SBC Academic Committee is resolved to fully support the students of NALSAR who are in need of assistance during this pandemic. As part of our goal to reduce the anxieties of the student body, as well as act for the benefit of the student body. Along with the extension for all seminar and elective courses to the 10th of May, the SBC Academic Committee is currently working with the administration to provide support to the student body.
The SBC ACademic Committee can be reached at acad.sbc@nalsar.ac.in
The Convenor of the SBC Academic Committee, DGV Rithvik, can be reached at dgvrithvik@nalsar.ac.in.
The Chair of the Academic Committee, Ms. Neha Pathakji, can be reached at nehapathakji@nalsar.ac.in.
The Chair of the Examination Committee, Mr. Sourabh Bharti, can be reached at sourabh2583@gmail.com.
I have tested positive. What do I do?
Firstly, please remember that your health comes first. Nothing is more important than this. Your recovery and your safety is of utmost importance to us.
Please note that if you have tested positive for COVID-19, kindly contact your Academic Representative or the SBC Academic Committee Convenor (if your batch does not have a representative) and inform them about the same. There is no urgency or compulsion in this step. Please contact us whenever you are in a position to.
The students who have tested positive are eligible for extensions in mandatory projects, and other such accommodations which are provided by the University. We understand that one model will not fit everyone, and the SBC Academic Committee will help those who have tested positive get in touch with the Administration and follow up on any requests by the students.
The University has assured us that all accommodations which are possible will be provided to such students. We urge you to take it slow, take it easy on yourself, and not worry about academic commitments at this point in time.
Please check the above question titled “Academic Resources” for contact information.
My Family Members have tested positive. What do I do?
We understand that the situaiton at home has a huge impact on your mental health and capabilities.
In this scenario, kindly contact your Academic Representative or the SBC Academic Committee Convenor (if your batch does not have a representative) and inform them about the same. There is no urgency or compulsion in this step. Please contact us whenever you are in a position to.
Students who fall under this category are eligible for extensions in mandatory projects, and other such accommodations which are provided by the University. We understand that one model will not fit everyone, and the SBC Academic Committee will help those who have tested positive get in touch with the Administration and follow up on any requests by the students.
The University has assured us that all accommodations which are possible will be provided to such students. We urge you to take it slow, take it easy on yourself, and not worry about academic commitments at this point in time.
Please check the above question titled “Academic Resources” for contact information.
I do not fall under the above categories, but I need help.
In this world of uncertainty, we understand that you might not fall under the categories which are mentioned above, but still require help.
In such cases, please do not hesitate to contact the SBC Academic Committee or the Executive Council (if your query is not academic in nature). The SBC Academic Committee can be reached out at acad.sbc@nalsar.ac.in, and the Executive Council can be reached out at sbc@nalsar.ac.in.
You can also contact your respective Academic Representatives, or the Convenor of the SBC Academic Committee if your batch does not have an Academic Representative.