About Cell
The Equal Opportunity Center (EOC) aims to promote equity, inclusiveness, and equal access within the University in accordance with the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. The key objectives are:
IQAC develop mechanisms and procedures for
- To foster an inclusive and equitable campus environment free from discrimination and exclusion.
- To ensure equal access to education, resources, opportunities, and institutional support for all students.
- To prevent discrimination based on gender, caste, religion, disability, socioeconomic background, or any other protected category.
- To create awareness and sensitization on equity, diversity, and inclusion through programmes and training initiatives.
- To provide guidance, facilitation, and support services to disadvantaged and under-represented groups.
- To promote a barrier-free learning environment with necessary academic and infrastructural accommodations.
- To monitor and support the effective implementation of UGC regulations related to equity and equal opportunity.
Equity Committee Members
With the objective of promoting equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination among all stakeholders, the university has constituted the Equity Committee as under:
| Sr. | Constituency | Member | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head of Institute |
Prof. Manish V Sanghani Provost, Darshan University |
Chairperson |
| 2 | Three Professors / Senior Faculty Members |
Prof. Mansukh D Barasara Civil Engineering Department, DIET |
Member |
| 3 |
Prof. Nishant J Khiraiya Humanities and Science, DIET |
Member | |
| 4 |
Dr. Dipak K Jivani Civil Engineering Department, DIET |
Member | |
| 5 | One Staff Member (other than a teacher) |
Dr. Alka V Gohel Librarian, DU |
Member |
| 6 | Two representatives from civil society having relevant experience |
Mr. Jaydeep M Pandya Press Reporter, Phulchhab Newspaper, Rajkot |
Member |
| 7 |
Mr. Vinay Jasani Shrimad Rajchandra Foundation, Rajkot |
Member | |
| 8 | Two student representatives (based on academic merit / excellence in sports or co-curricular activities) |
Bhoomi Tulsiyani (23010101275) B.Tech. CSE – DIET |
Special Invitee |
| 9 |
Solanki Mayur Hasmukhbhai (25041801040) MBA – DIM |
Special Invitee | |
| 10 | Coordinator of the Equal Opportunity Centre |
Prof. Stavan J Pandya Civil Engineering Department, DIET |
Member Secretary |
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Who we are?
Darshan University - having the foundation of its first Institution laid in 2009, and later on, established and consolidated under Gujarat Private Universities (Second Amendment) Act of 2021. It is one of the leading institutes within Saurashtra that offers Diploma, UG, PG and Doctoral Courses.