Sophia College (Autonomous), Ajmer

Admission Committee

The College’s Admission Committee is responsible for the selection of deserving students having the qualities and ability to go hand in hand with the quality of education provided by the College. The Committee ensures that all candidates are given an equal opportunity to prove their capabilities. Students are informed regarding the various courses, extracurricular activities and other facilities provided by the college so that the students can take an informed decision regarding the same.

Members

Dept.	Persons
Admission Co-ordinators	Mr. Gautam Chaturvedi (Coordinator), Mr. Pankaj Patrick, Mr. Atul Tiwari , Mr. Tej Singh, Mr. Arvind Jelthani, Mr. Shane Fernandes, Ms. Allison Joseph
Admission Counselors
Arts	Dr. Christina Fernandes, Ms. Avni Choudhary
Science	Dr.Deepmala, Dr. Shivani,Mrs. Laveena Gulabchandani
Commerce	Mrs. Yuvnika Sogani
Management	Dr. Varsha Maheshwari, Mr. Marcel Chaudhary
Computer Science	Ms. Laveena Ganwani
Post Graduation	Mr. Gautam Chaturvedi, Prof. Monika Kannan, Dr. Persis Latika Das, Mr. Raman Tiwari

Anti Ragging And Vigilance Committee

ANTI-RAGGING POLICY

Ragging is a criminal offence as per the Supreme Court verdict.Sophia College (Autonomous), Ajmer is known for its discipline and moral values. The Institution has zero tolerance towards anything that goes against and degrades these values. Ragging is against the human and ethical values which our institution upholds.

Ragging consists of one or more of the following acts:

Any conduct by any student whether by words spoken, written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating, and handling with offensiveness a fresher or any other student
Engaging in improper activities by any student or students which causes annoyance, hardship, physical/psychological harm, or to raise fear, or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student.
 Any action by a senior student that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of any other student or a fresher.
Any act or abuse by spoken words, emails, posts, or public insults which would also include deriving wrong pleasure, distorted or a callous thrill from actively or passively participating in the discomfiture to a fresher or any other student
Any act that affects the mental health and self-confidence of a fresher or any other student with or without an intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or impose superiority by a student over any fresher or any other student.
 Asking any student to do any act which the student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or producing a sense of humiliation, distress or agony so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student
 Exploiting the services of a fresher or any other student for completing the academic tasks allotted to an individual or a group of students.
Any act of financial blackmail or forceful expenditure put on a fresher or any other student by the students.

Ragging in any form is totally banned in the entire Institution and strict action is taken against those found guilty of ragging. All complaints pertaining to any kind of ragging by any student/group of students of the College inside or outside the College campus may be reported to the Anti-Ragging and Vigilance Committee by sending a mail to antiraggingcell@sophia.college or putting a slip in the Grievance Box. The students may also fill out the online Grievance Form when in need. They may also approach the members of the Committee or their mentors as per their comfort level. The phone numbers of the Anti-Ragging Committee are displayed on the College Notice Board as well as the website.

Staff Members In charge of the Anti Ragging and Vigilance Committee are:

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Sr. Swapana	Coordinator
2	Dr. Sr. Rani	Member, Department of Economics
3	Dr. Deepmala Singhal	Member and Head, Department of Physics
4	Dr. Asha Sharma	Member and Head, Department of Psychology

Staff Members In charge of the Anti Ragging and Vigilance Squad are:

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Bhawna Sharma	Member
2	Dr. Jyoti Jagwani	Member
3	Mr. Deepak Balani	Member
4	Dr. Geetika Yadav	Member
5	Ms.Suhani Sharma	Student Representatives
6	Ms.Vardhini Jain	Student Representatives
7	Ms.Bhanu Pradeep	Student Representatives
8	Ms.Ishmeet Kaur Tuteja	Student Representatives
9	Ms.Mittanshi Sharma	Student Representatives
10	Ms.Payal Garg	Student Representatives

Anti Sexual Harassment Cell/ ICC

To provide for the effective enforcement of the basic human right of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment and abuse, Sophia College (Autonomous), Ajmer has constituted a Committee against Sexual Harassment as per the Guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission.

The Cell promotes measures for achieving removal of sexual harassment, gender bias and other acts of gender based violence by organizing various awareness programmes and campaigns for the benefit of all. The Cell assures that the complaints of the students and teaching and non-teaching staff are kept confidential and treated with dignity and respect.

False Reporting: Intentionally making a false report or providing false information is considered an act of indiscipline, invoking strict action by the Committee. All Grievances should be mailed to antisexualharassementcell@sophia.college

Staff Members In charge of the Anti Sexual Harassment Committee are:

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Asha Sharma	Coordinator
2	Dr. Taruna Sethi	Department of Chemistry
3	Dr. Mriganka Upadhayay	Department of Zoology
4	Dr. Sandhya	Department of Botany
5	Dr. Sr. Rani	Department of Economics
6	Sr. Carol Geeta	NGO Representative
7	Mrs. Vilencia Patrick	Assistant Librarian
8	Mrs. Pooja Tunwal	Maintenance Staff Representative
9	Ms. Bhanu Pradeep	Student Representative
10	Ms. Suhani Sharma	Student Representative
11	Ms. Payal Garg	Student Representative
Internal Complaint Committee
1	Dr. Asha Sharma	Coordinator
2	Dr. Taruna Sethi	Department of Chemistry
3	Dr. Mriganka Upadhayay	Department of Zoology
4	Dr. Sandhya	Department of Botany
5	Dr. Sister Rani	Coordinator(Vice Prinipal)
6	Sr. Carol Geeta	NGO Representative
7	Mrs. Vilencia Patrick	Assistant Librarian
8	Mrs. Pooja Tunwal	Maintenance Staff Representative
9	Ms. Bhanu Pradeep	Student Representative
10	Ms. Suhani Sharma	Student Representative
11	Ms. Payal Garg	Student Representative

Guidance And Counselling Cell

Counselling is the psychotherapeutic relationship in which an individual receives direct help from an adviser along with an opportunity to release negative feelings and thus clear the way for positive growth in the personality.

Aiming at the well being of students, the institution has initiated the Guidance and Counselling Cell with an RCI Certified Clinical Psychologist as the official College Counselor. The Cell encourages the students to seek help for their personal, emotional, social, family and peer issues while ensuring complete confidentiality to them. The Cell also organizes regular mental health awareness sessions for all the students.

Faculty in-charge of the Guidance and Counselling Cell

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Asha Sharma	Coordinator (Head, Department of Psychology)
2	Dr. Christina Fernandes	Department of Psychology
3	Dr. Fehmeena Bakht	Department of Psychology
4	Sr. Brynet	Department of Psychology

Cultural Committee

The institution believes in the holistic development of each and every student. The Cultural Committee looks after the manifestation of this motto. They work round the year for various inter and intra collegiate cultural events. The Committee seeks to build a democratic platform where each child gets to showcase and hone her talents. Some of the events arranged for the students in coordination with the Students Association are Talent Hunt, Freshers’ Day, Independence Day, Management Day, Festival Celebrations, Annual Plays, College Fest, Republic Day, Annual Function etc.

Faculty in-charge of the Cultural Committee

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Prof. Jyoti Chandel	Dean, Cultural Committee
2	Dr. Madhumita Hussain	Coordinator
3	Dr. Bhawna Sharma	Department of Management
4	Dr.Geetika Yadav	Head, Department of Sociology
5	Dr. Tanmay Sharma	Department of Sociology
6	Sr. Vinita	Department of English
7	Ms. Priya Cornelius	Department of English
8	Mr. Marcel Chaudhary	Department of Management
9	Mr. Nishant Pal	Department of Political Science
10	Ms. Laveena Ganwani	Department of Computer Science
11	Sr. Brynet	Department of Psychology
12	Ms. Priya Chandwani	Department of Psychology

Discipline Committee

Discipline plays a vital role in the holistic development of a student’s personality. The Discipline Committee aims at making discipline an integral part of the students’ life and channelizing their energies in a positive direction through proper guidance. The Committee works with the Students’ Association to ensure that they follow the Code of conduct laid down by the College.

Staff Members In charge of the Discipline Committee are

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Deepmala Singhal	Coordinator (Head, Department of Physics)
2	Dr. Sr. Swapana	Vice Principal
3	Dr. Taruna Sethi	Head, Department of Chemistry
4	Dr. Anu Bhardwaj	Department of Botany
5	Dr. Anju Tiwari	Department of Commerce
6	Dr. Jyoti Jagwani	Department of Commerce
7	Mr. Deepak Balani	Department of Commerce
8	Dr. Sr. Rani	Department Of Economics
9	Dr. Shahina Sherani	Head, Department Of Physical Education
10	Mrs. Yuvnika Sogani	Department of Commerce
11	Dr. Shweta Sharma	Department of Home Science
12	Dr. Fehmeena Bhakht	Department of Psychology
13	Ms. Devika Choudhary	Department of Chemistry
14	Dr. Divya Chouhan	Department of Geography
15	Ms. Muskan Sharma	Department of Sociology
16	Ms. Shagufta Naaz	Department of English
17	Deputy Head Girls	Student Representatives

Examination Committee

The Examination Committee consists of members from the staff. It is headed by the Controller of Examinations. The Committee is mainly responsible for all exams related chores. Its major work includes making and uploading the Exam Time Table, uploading examination forms and admit cards, setting of question papers, conduct of exams, declaration of results, revaluation, printing of marksheets etc. The Examination Committee is active throughout the year conducting various exams like CIA, End Semester Examinations, Due Examinations, Special Examinations etc

Staff Members In charge of the Examination Committee are

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Prof. Sr. Pearl	Principal (Chief COE)
2	Dr.Asha Sharma	COE
3	Dr. Sr. Swapana	Advisor
4	Dr. Anju Tiwari	Member
5	Mr. Syed Anwar	Member
6	Mr. Hemant Kumar	Member
7	Mr. Delvin Coutts	Member
8	Mr. Gaurav Raymond	Member
9	Mr. Pramod Verma	Member

Student Grievance Redressal Committee

The Grievance Redressal Cell takes care of the grievances and complaints of the students. Grievances are put in a Suggestion/Complaint Box. The Cell analyses and discusses the complaints and problems of the students. Care is taken to satisfy the students and to find a solution for such grievances. All Grievances should be mailed to grievancecell@sophia.college

Staff Members In charge of the Student Grievance Redressal Committee are

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Prof. Nagendra Singh	Ombudsperson
2	Dr. Taruna Sethi	Coordinator and Head, Department of Chemistry
3	Dr. Mriganka Upadhayay	Member and Head, Department of Zoology
4	Dr. Ritu Bhargava	Member,Department of Computer Science
5	Dr. Divya Mishra	Member and Head, Department of Economics
6	Dr. Anu Bharadwaj	Member,Department of Botany
7	Dr. Surbhi Mehra	Member,Department of Management
8	Dr. Sr. Rani	Member,Department of Economics
9	Mrs. Yuvnika Sogani	Member,Department of Commerce
10	Dr. Shivani Indora	Member,Department of Mathematics
11	Ms. Bhanu Pradeep	Student Representative

Personality Development Cell

The College has a Personality Development Cell which provides opportunities for the holistic development of students: fosters skills for interpersonal relationships: improves communication and builds confidence.

Faculty in-charge of the Guidance and Counselling Cell

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Asha Sharma	Coordinator (Head, Department of Psychology)
2	Dr. Sr. Rani	Department of Economics
3	Mr. Marcel Chaudhary	Department of Management
4	Dr. Christina Fernandes	Department of Psychology
5	Dr. Fehmeena Bhakht	Department of Psychology

Training Placement & Career Counseling Cell

The Training and Placement Cell works towards bridging the gap between the capabilities of the students and the career opportunities by creating awareness among them regarding the existing options and guiding them in developing skills required to achieve their professional goals.

For this, the Cell conducts various activities like talks on career counselling, workshops, guest lectures by eminent personalities, grooming sessions and mock interviews to boost their confidence. The Cell also provides a plethora of opportunities for internship to the students and placements in companies like TCS, Deutsche Bank, Deloitte, Infosys, ICICI, Concentrix, Capgemini, BYJU’S etc.

Staff Members In charge of the Training,Placement and Career Counselling Cell are

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Ritu Bhargava	Coordinator (Department of Computer Science)
2	Mr. Gautam Chaturvedi	Head, Department of Computer Science
3	Mr. Raman Tiwari	Department of Commerce and Management
4	Dr. Tanmay Sharma	Department of Sociology
5	Mrs. Yuvnika Sogani	Department of Commerce
6	Dr. Varsha Maheshwari	Department of Management
7	Mr. Marcel Chaudhary	Department of Management
8	Ms. Muskaan Sharma	Department of Sociology

Research and Development Cell

Staff Members In charge of the Research and Development Cell are

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Prof. Monika Kannan	Dean, Research and Development Cell
2	Dr. Taruna Sethi	Head, Department of Chemistry
3	Dr. Deepmala	Head, Department of Physics
4	Dr. Asha Sharma	Head, Department of Psychology
5	Dr. Bhawana Sharma	Department of Management
6	Dr. Ritu Bhargava	Department of Computer Science
7	Dr. Jyoti Jagwani	Department of Commerce

Alumni Association of Sophia College (Autonomous), Ajmer

The Alumni Committee works to strengthen the ties between Alumni and the College. The College boasts of an extensive Alumni network. The Alumni contributes financially in terms of scholarships and are also invited as resource persons for various events. The Committee is responsible for providing a platform for communication between the alumni, present students, Faculty of the College and the College Administration.

Staff Members In charge of Alumni Association of Sophia College Ajmer are

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Prof. Sr. Pearl	Principal and Patron
2	Dr. Mriganka Upadhayay	President
3	Ms. Alka Pawar	Vice President
4	Mrs. Kiran Bhagnani	Secretary
5	Mrs. Yuvnika Sogani	Treasurer
6	Dr. Surbhi Mehra	Member
7	Dr. Geetika Yadav	Member
8	Ms. Priya Cornelius	Member

Institution Innovation Cell

The Institution Innovation Cell (IIC) recognized by the MHRD is supportive of its students who are young budding entrepreneurs aspiring to establish themselves in the global market. To create an ecosystem for innovations, creation and transfer of knowledge, the College provides systematic entrepreneurship training comprising both active and passive learning activities on entrepreneurial alertness and efficacy among adolescent youth. These young talented students are allowed to market and sell their products during different departmental fests and also the college fest. The Institution provides financial support as seed money to the young entrepreneurs and also encourages them to take up internships related to their area of interest that instill a sense of confidence in them. These fledgling talents are recognized and certified with due appreciation. Many students have created a niche for themselves and are earning while learning on the campus.

The Cell strives hard to keep pace with the changing time and help the students of Sophia College become job givers instead of job seekers in the future. It aids students from all socio-economic backgrounds to think out of the box and nurture innate talents and hone their entrepreneurial skills by promoting entrepreneurship training among adolescents, specifically passive learning (e.g., classroom lessons, assembly talks, visits to firms) and more active, experiential learning (e.g., attachments and internships, product/prototype creation, learning from a mentor, etc.)

Staff Members In charge of the Institution Innovation Cell are

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Prof. Monika Kannan	Coordinator(Department of Geography)
2	Dr. Bhawana Sharma	Department of Management
3	Dr. Neha Sharma	Department of Computer Science
4	Mrs. Yuvnika Sogani	Department of Commerce
5	Dr. Varsha Maheshwari	Department of Management
6	Ms. Saumya Mudgal	Department of Geography

Student Welfare Committee

The Student Welfare Committee works to remove any hurdle that might arise in the path of a student’s learning process. The goal is to develop the student’s proficiency at par with national and international standards. The committee is responsible to work according to the rules of the institution and nurture confident young ladies in the process. The committee works in close proximity with the Deputy Head Girls of the College.

Faculty in-charge of Student Welfare Committee

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Prof. Sr. Pearl	Principal
2	Dr. Sr. Swapana	Dean (Vice Principal)
3	Dr. Tauna Sethi	Head, Department of Chemistry
4	Dr. Deepmala	Department of Physics
5	Deputy Head Girls	Student Representatives

Equal Opportunity and SC ST OBC Cell

The Equal Opportunity and SC, ST and OBC Cell was established to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic background, caste and gender have access to just and equitable opportunities in education and employment. The primary objective of the cell is to create an inclusive environment on campus.
For any grievance you can mail your grievance to eoc@sophia.college

Faculty in-charge Committee

S.No.	Name	Designation
1	Prof. Sr. Pearl	Chairperson and Principal
2	Dr. Deepmala Singhal	Coordinator and Head , Department of Physics
3	Dr. Sandhya	Member and Head, Department of Botany
4	Dr. Surbhi Mehra	Member, Department of Management
5	Dr. Shilpi Yadav	Member, Department of Geography
6	Mrs. Yuvnika Sogani/td>	Member,Department of Commerce/td>
7	Dr. Shivani Indora	Member, Department of Mathematics
8	Pratibha Meena	Student (UG), Science
9	Ms.Bhanu Pradeep	Deputy Head Girl,Science
10	Ms.Ishmeet Kaur Tuteja	Deputy Head Girl,Management
11	Ms.Riddhi Mehra	Student Representative
12	Ms.Payal Garg	Deputy Head Girl, Computer Science

Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups Cell (SEDG)

Sophia College (Autonomous), Ajmer, with its enduring commitment to empowering young women through value-based and holistic education, recognizes that equitable access to quality education is essential for inclusive national development. In alignment with the vision of the Government of India and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the College is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and addressing the needs of students belonging to Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs).

These groups—including women from marginalized backgrounds, minorities, Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs)—often encounter socio-cultural, economic, and historical barriers in accessing higher education. The College affirms its responsibility to create an enabling, inclusive, and equitable academic environment that ensures dignity, respect, and equal opportunity for all learners. Sophia College (Autonomous), Ajmer, reaffirms its commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic ecosystem where diversity is valued, barriers are reduced, and every student is empowered to achieve her fullest potential. The College strives to uphold the principles of equity, excellence, and social justice in all its initiatives.