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SC/ST Cell

Promoting the welfare, equal opportunity and inclusive growth of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, as per UGC, AICTE, VTU and Government of India guidelines.

Academic Year 2026-27 Constituted on 28-07-2026 9 Committee Members
6 Total Events
630 Total Participants
3 Active Departments

About the SC/ST Cell

Constitution, purpose and mandate of the committee

The SC/ST Cell has been constituted in accordance with the guidelines of UGC, AICTE, VTU, and the Government of India to promote the welfare and equal opportunities of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students.
Academic Year
2026-27
Committee Constituted On
28-07-2026
Governed By
UGC · AICTE · VTU · Govt. of India
Central Coordinator
Ms. Kangana W. M.

Committee Members 2026-27

Faculty representatives from each department serving on the SC/ST Cell

KW
Ms. Kangana W. M.
Coordinator
CSE Dept.
AG
Mrs. Afziya Garag
Member
CSBS Dept.
SG
Mr. Sujay Gejji
Member
ECE Dept.
SN
Mrs. Sushmita N.
Member
AI&DS Dept.
PR
Ms. Pravina R. Mali
Member
EEE Dept.
PS
Mr. Parasharam Swant
Member
CIVIL Dept.
VP
Mr. Vaijanath Patil
Member
Mech. Dept.
SH
Ms. Shridevi H.
Member
BSH Dept.
SH
Mr. Shashidhar H.
Member
MCA / BCA Dept.

Responsibilities of the Nominated Faculty Coordinator

Core mandate of the SC/ST Cell coordinator and committee

1
Ensuring the implementation of the guidelines and policies issued by UGC, AICTE, VTU, and the Government for the welfare of SC/ST students.
2
Interacting regularly with SC/ST students and staff to understand their concerns and facilitate appropriate guidance and timely resolution of issues.
3
Creating awareness among SC/ST students about Government scholarships, welfare schemes, reservation policies, and educational opportunities.
4
Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and discrimination-free environment for SC/ST students.
5
Organizing awareness programs, seminars, workshops, counselling sessions, and other student development activities for the benefit of SC/ST students.

Approved By

Committee approval and institutional sign-off

Ms. Kangana W. M.
Central Coordinator
Dr. Manjunath Sharanappanavar
Dean Student Welfare
Dr. B. R. Patagundi
Principal

Department-wise Activity

Events organised across departments, ranked by volume

Year-wise Trend

Events conducted per academic year

2023
2024
2025
2026

Recent Activities

Latest published reports from SC/ST Cell

ECE 05 Aug 2024
Mentorship Programme for SC/ST Students
Monthly mentorship sessions pairing SC/ST students with senior students and faculty mentors. Covered study skills, career planning and personality development.
ECE 05 Aug 2024
Mentorship Programme for SC/ST Students
Monthly mentorship sessions pairing SC/ST students with senior students and faculty mentors. Covered study skills, career planning and personality development.
CSE 25 Jul 2024
SC/ST Scholarship Awareness Programme
Awareness session on post-matric scholarship, national fellowship, free coaching scheme, and VTU SC/ST schemes. Hands-on help with online applications.
CSE 25 Jul 2024
SC/ST Scholarship Awareness Programme
Awareness session on post-matric scholarship, national fellowship, free coaching scheme, and VTU SC/ST schemes. Hands-on help with online applications.
AI&DS 14 Apr 2024
Ambedkar Jayanti Commemoration
Floral tribute, speech competition and documentary screening on Dr. Ambedkar's life and contributions. Open to all students.
AI&DS 14 Apr 2024
Ambedkar Jayanti Commemoration
Floral tribute, speech competition and documentary screening on Dr. Ambedkar's life and contributions. Open to all students.