In accordance with the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, NGM College has established the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC). This cell serves as a guardian of inclusivity, ensuring that every student—regardless of their social, financial, or physical background—has equal access to the college’s resources and opportunities.

🤝 Administration: Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)

Overview

The EOC at NGM College is dedicated to creating an environment of “Social Equity.” It specifically focuses on the welfare of students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan). The cell works to eliminate all forms of discrimination and provides support to help marginalized students achieve academic and professional parity with their peers.

Objectives

  • Elimination of Discrimination: To ensure no student is deprived of their rights or opportunities due to their caste, religion, or physical ability.

  • Academic Support: To organize remedial coaching and bridge courses for students who require additional academic assistance.

  • Information Dissemination: To act as a central hub for information regarding government scholarships, fellowships, and welfare schemes.

  • Empowerment: To conduct training in communication skills and personality development to enhance employability.

🏛️ Committee Composition

The EOC is headed by an Anti-Discrimination Officer (as per UGC guidelines) and includes representatives from various departments.

Role Designation
Chairman Principal
Coordinator (Anti-Discrimination Officer) Senior Faculty Member
Member Faculty Representative (SC/ST Cell)
Member Faculty Representative (Minority Cell)
Member Faculty Representative (Divyangjan Support)

🚀 Key Initiatives & Activities

1. Scholarship & Financial Guidance

The cell assists students in applying for:

  • State & Central Government Scholarships: (e.g., Post-Matric, NSP, Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Scheme).

  • Institutional Fee Concessions: For economically weaker sections (EWS) and meritorious students.

2. Remedial & Bridge Courses

Special sessions are organized after regular college hours to support students in difficult subjects like Mathematics, English, and Accountancy, ensuring they maintain a strong CGPA.

3. Support for Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities)

  • Accessibility: Ensuring all campus buildings have ramps, lifts, and disabled-friendly restrooms.

  • Scribe Support: Facilitating scribes for visually impaired or orthopedically challenged students during examinations as per University norms.

  • Assistive Technology: Providing access to screen-reading software and other digital aids in the library.

4. Awareness Programs

  • National Integration Day: Celebrating diversity through cultural exchange programs.

  • Legal Literacy: Guest lectures on Constitutional Rights and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act.

📩 Grievance Redressal (Anti-Discrimination)

Any student who feels they have faced discrimination or harassment based on their social identity can lodge a formal complaint with the Anti-Discrimination Officer.

  • Direct Email: eoc@ngmc.org

  • Physical Office: [Location within Campus]