The Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in an engineering college is typically responsible for overseeing and ensuring the integrity and fairness of various operations within the institution, especially during examinations. Here’s an outline of the role and responsibilities of a CVO in an engineering college:

Maintaining Exam Integrity: The CVO monitors and enforces strict examination protocols to prevent malpractice and ensure a fair testing environment.

Monitoring Admission and Recruitment Processes: They oversee the admissions, recruitment, and selection processes to ensure they are conducted transparently, without any form of favoritism or malpractice.

Handling Grievances: The CVO addresses grievances related to examinations, faculty conduct, and student discipline, ensuring they are handled promptly and fairly.

Overseeing Ethical Standards: Ensuring ethical standards are upheld in all areas of the institution, including academic integrity, financial transparency, and discipline among staff and students.

Training and Awareness: Conducting awareness sessions or workshops on ethical practices, especially for new students and staff members, to foster a culture of integrity.

Investigations and Reporting: Investigating any reported cases of misconduct, malpractice, or violation of institutional policies, and reporting findings to the relevant authorities for action.

Name of and Contact address of Chief Vigilance Officer:

Y Prakash Rao _{M.Tech, (Ph.D),}

Vice-Principal,

Associate Professor, Department of ECE

GITAMW, Proddatur

Mobile No: 8328440921.