KN University, Ahmedabad
Governance in Action

Committees & Cells

The statutory committees and cells that keep KNU safe, fair and accountable — from anti-ragging and quality assurance to equal opportunity and women's development.

Student Support

A Safe, Fair & Supportive Campus

From anti-ragging and grievance redressal to quality assurance and women's development, KNU's committees look after every student's rights and wellbeing.

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Zero Tolerance

Anti-Ragging at KNU

Ragging is a punishable offence. KNU maintains an Anti-Ragging Committee and mobile squads, observes Anti-Ragging Week each August, and follows UGC regulations in full.

UGC National Helpline (24×7)

1800-180-5522

UGC Helpline Email

helpline@antiragging.in

KNU Campus Contact

+91 9033998427

As Constituted

All University Committees & Cells

Every committee below is published with its full composition — members, roles and contacts, exactly as constituted by KN University.

Anti-Ragging CommitteeAnti-Ragging SquadsInternal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)Women Development CellTraining & Placement CommitteeIncubation, Start-up & Entrepreneurship CellSocio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDG) CellEqual Opportunity Cell (EOC)SC/ST CellGender Sensitization Cell

Anti-Ragging Committee

10 Members

Enforces the university's zero-tolerance policy on ragging and acts on complaints under UGC regulations.

Anti-Ragging Squads

6 Members

Mobile squads that patrol the campus, respond immediately to incidents and conduct surprise checks.

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

20 Members

Drives quality benchmarks across teaching, research and administration, chaired by the Vice Chancellor.

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

9 Members

Handles complaints of sexual harassment in line with the POSH Act, with faculty, external and student members.

  • Dr. Geetanjali Kaushik

    Dean & Professor

    Presiding Officerdean.fri@knu.edu.in

  • Dr. Rashmita Jena

    Assistant Professor

    Member Secretaryrashmita.sot@knu.edu.in

  • Ms. Janki Thakar

    Assistant Professor

    Memberjanki.shls@knu.edu.in

  • Dr. Urmila Meshiya

    Assistant Professor

    Memberurmila.sot@knu.edu.in

  • Mr. Vishal Bhandari

    Assistant Professor

    Membervishal.smcs@knu.edu.in

  • Mrs. Shobhana Raval

    Social Worker

    Member

  • Ms. Wadaliya Mistry Chetanbhai

    Student Representative

    Member

  • Ms. Netra Shah

    Student Representative

    Member

  • Mr. Patel Uday Miteshkumar

    Student Representative

    Member

Women Development Cell

7 Members

Promotes gender equity and organises programmes for the safety, welfare and development of women on campus.

Training & Placement Committee

8 Members

Runs the university–industry interface: career readiness, skill development, internships and placement facilitation.

Incubation, Start-up & Entrepreneurship Cell

5 Members

Nurtures student start-ups and innovation projects, including SSIP (Student Startup & Innovation Policy) support.

Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDG) Cell

7 Members

Safeguards the interests of students from socio-economically disadvantaged groups and coordinates support schemes.

  • Dr. Hiral Panchal

    Senior Professor

    Chairperson

  • Dr. Deepak Solanki

    SC/ST Representative

    Member

  • Dr. Urmila Meshiya

    Head, IQAC

    Member

  • Dr. Geetanjali Kaushik

    ICC Presiding Officer

    Member

  • Mr. Viral Gajjar

    OBC Representative

    Member

  • Mr. Pramod Kumar Sharma

    Administrative Representative

    Member Secretary

  • Ms. Makwana Vaishali Arvindbhai & Mr. Yadav Rushitkumar Shankarbhai

    Student Representatives (SEDG)

    Members

Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)

6 Members

Ensures equal access and opportunity for students across all social categories, as per UGC guidelines.

  • Shri Alok Kumar Singh

    Registrar

    Coordinator / Convener

  • Dr. Deepak Solanki

    Assistant Professor

    Representative (SC)

  • Ms. Foram Thakor

    Assistant Professor

    Representative (ST)

  • Mr. Viral Gajjar

    Assistant Professor

    Representative (OBC/PWD)

  • Mr. Vishal Bhandari

    Assistant Professor

    Representative (Religious & Language Minorities)

  • Mr. Adarsh Singh Bhadoria

    Assistant Professor

    Representative (General/EWS) & Member Secretary

SC/ST Cell

5 Members

Monitors the welfare and grievances of SC/ST students and staff and coordinates statutory reporting.

  • Dr. Deepak Solanki

    Assistant Professor

    Chairperson

  • Dr. Hiral Panchal

    Professor

    Member

  • Dr. Rashmita Jena

    Assistant Professor

    Member

  • Mr. Viral Gajjar

    Assistant Professor

    Member

  • Mr. Ashok Roondhe

    Accounts Officer

    Coordinator & Member Secretary

Gender Sensitization Cell

8 Members

Runs awareness programmes on gender equality with nodal teachers, admin representatives and student gender champions.

  • Dr. Hiral Panchal

    Senior Professor

    Chairperson

  • Dr. Deepak Solanki

    Nodal Teacher (M)

    Member

  • Dr. Geetanjali Kaushik

    Nodal Teacher (F) & ICC Representative

    Member

  • Dr. Rashmita Jena

    Nodal Teacher (F) & WDC Representative

    Member

  • Mr. Pramod Kumar Sharma

    Nodal Teacher & Admin Representative (M)

    Member Secretary

  • Ms. Snehal Dave

    Admin Representative (F)

    Member

  • Mr. Yadav Rushitkumar Shankarbhai & Mr. Patel Uday Miteshkumar

    Gender Champions (M)

    Members

  • Ms. Makwana Vaishali Arvindbhai & Ms. Gajjar Ishita H.

    Gender Champions (F)

    Members

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