In order to make the education system inclusive and responsive to the needs and constraint of the disadvantaged social groups, an Equal Opportunity Cell is set up under the aegis of Nirma University
Aims and Objectives
To identify the issues amongst the disadvantaged sections on the campus and to provide an enabling and non-discriminative environment for them
To promote inclusive policies and practices on the campus.
To ensure equality and equal opportunities to disadvantaged group on campus through proper implementation of policies, skills and programmes
Role and Functions
To create a socially congenial atmosphere for academic interaction and for the growth of healthy interpersonal relationships among the students coming from various social backgrounds.
To make efforts to sensitise the academic community regarding the problems associated with social exclusion as well as aspirations of the marginalised communities.
To help individuals or a group of students belonging to the disadvantaged section of society to contain the problems related to discrimination.
To look into the grievances of the weaker section of society and suggest amicable solution to their problems.
To disseminate the information related to schemes and programmes for the welfare of the socially weaker section as well as notifications/memoranda, office orders of the Government, or other related agencies/organisations issued from time to time.
To prepare barrier free formalities/procedures for registration of students belonging to the disadvantaged groups of society for various programmes in respective semester/terms as per university rules. (subject to the norms applicable to the respective programmes)
Admissions to the University are strictly based on merit and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
No individual within or outside the University, nor any agent or agency, is authorized to influence admission decisions in exchange for money, favors, or any other consideration. Applicants and parents are strongly advised not to entertain or respond to any such appeals.
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