The main problem faced by persons with disabilities and those belonging to the marginalized sections of society stem from disabling environment and socio – cultural and economic barriers. Discrimination against any person on the grounds of his/her disability or physical limitations and minority status is a gross violation of universally accepted principles of equality and human rights and even constitutional obligations. Their problems in the field of higher education are a matter of great concern which needs urgent attention.

The Indian Society is singular in terms of the multifarious hues it has absorbed in its fabric. Living within its clinch are numerous groups that are segregated on the basis of language, ethnicity, class, caste, religion etc. This inequitable situation warrants a redemption which is possible through Equal Opportunity measures and policies. India is a country of diversity. It is a hub of different religions, castes and cultures. 

Also, The Indian society is characterized by a highly entrenched system of social stratification. It is these social inequalities that created the barriers of denial of access to materials, cultural and educational resources to the disadvantaged groups of society. These disadvantaged groups are SCs, STs, women, OBC (non-creamy layer), minorities and physically challenged persons. It is clear from the demographic factors that a large section of population of our country is still disadvantaged and marginalized.

EOC works for affirmative action for the deprived sections & people from religious & language minorities, differently-abled people and Women.

Objectives:

The Equal Opportunity Cell aims to oversee the effective implementation of policies and programmes for disadvantaged groups, to provide guidance and counselling with respect to academic, financial, social and other matters and to enhance the diversity within the campus.

The objectives are:

• To work out suitable programs/ schemes, including Remedial coaching for improving performance of students from marginalized sections and/ or to monitor the implementation of such programs/ schemes.
• To establish co-ordination with government and other funding agencies (including Public Sector Undertakings/ Public Sector Banks) with a view to mobilizing financial and other resources required for educational empowerment of the students from marginalized sections.
• To provide information and act as a counselling-cum-guidance centre for students belonging to the marginalized sections, especially with regard to academic, financial and other matters.
• To help create a socially conducive atmosphere for the growth of healthy inter-personal relations among students from marginalized sections and from various social backgrounds.
• To help develop cordial inter-personal relationships between teachers and the students from marginalized sections for academic interaction and extra-curricular activities.
• To extend help/ support to the students from marginalized sections to overcome problems and barriers emanating from discrimination at any level within its mandate.
• To organize or conduct seminars/ symposia/ workshops/ conferences/ exhibitions, etc. from time-to-time on issues of contemporary significance for empowering, educationally and culturally, students belonging to the marginalized sections.

Outcomes:

• Harmonious atmosphere of Equal Opportunity to every student.
• Developing awareness on various inequalities faced among the students community.
• Auxiliary support towards skill development and enhancing the employability of students.
• Able to meet the distinct needs of the students by tailored development and sensitization programmes 
• Action taken against matters of violation of equal opportunity.
• Elimination of gender or marginalised differences within the campus.