The Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) is constituted in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines to ensure equality, inclusion, and non-discrimination among all students and employees.
Guidelines for Equitable Opportunity to the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups
Click HereObjectives of the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)
- To promote equality and ensure equal opportunities for all students and staff.
- To prevent discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, disability, region, language, or socio-economic background.
- To create an inclusive and supportive academic environment.
- To address grievances related to discrimination and recommend appropriate action.
- To ensure the effective implementation of UGC policies regarding equal opportunity.
Functions of the Equal Opportunity Cell
- Promote equal access to education and institutional facilities.
- Create awareness about constitutional rights, equality, and social justice.
- Facilitate support for students belonging to disadvantaged and marginalized groups.
- Receive and address complaints related to discrimination or denial of equal opportunity.
- Organize seminars, workshops, awareness programmes, and counselling sessions on equality and inclusion.
- Monitor the implementation of UGC guidelines related to equal opportunity.
- Submit periodic reports to the University authorities and other statutory bodies as required.
UGC Guidelines
The constitution of the Equal Opportunity Cell is in line with:
- UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Guidelines
- UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2012
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes equity, inclusion, and equal access to quality education for all.
Constitution of the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Naresh Tambe | Assoc. Professor, Dept. Applied Social Science | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. R. P. Sharma | Registrar | Member Secretary |
| 3 | Dr. Anirudha Sakhare | Dean, Student Welfare | Member |
| 4 | Dr. Praveen Gupta | HoD, CS & IT | Member |
| 5 | Dr. Mahendra Ingole | Professor & Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Management | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Jaishree Saxena | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Basic Sciences | Member |
| 7 | Mr. Rupesh Thale | HoD, Civil Engineering | Member |
| 8 | Mr. Ramnandan Singh | Establishment Officer | Member |
| 9 | Mr. Aryan Gaikwad | B.Pharm, 2nd Year | Member |
Functions of the Equal Opportunity Cell
The Cell shall:
- Ensure equal opportunities in admission, teaching-learning, examination, research, and student support services.
- Receive and examine complaints relating to discrimination or denial of equal opportunity.
- Recommend appropriate remedial measures to the Competent Authority.
- Organize orientation programmes, workshops, seminars, awareness campaigns, and counselling sessions on equity and inclusion.
- Coordinate with the SC/ST Cell, OBC Cell, Minority Cell, Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), Students' Grievance Redressal Cell (SGRC), Anti-Ragging Committee, and Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) Cell for effective implementation of inclusive practices.
- Facilitate access to scholarships, welfare schemes, and institutional support for eligible students.
- Maintain records of meetings, activities, and grievances and submit an Annual Report to the University.
