Code of Conduct and Discipline:

1. Object

All students must know that it is mandatory for them to abide by this Code of Conduct and Ethics and the rights, responsibilities including the restrictions flowing from it. This code is to pioneer and administer a student discipline process that is egalitarian, conscientious, effectual and expeditious; and providing a system that promotes student growth through individual and collective responsibility. All Students are requested to be well conversant with this Code, which can be also reviewed on the official website of the Institute.

2. Conduct and Ethics

• This Code shall apply to all kinds of conduct of students that occur on the Institute premises including in university-sponsored activities, functions hosted by other recognized student organizations and any off-campus conduct that has or may have serious consequences or adverse impact on the Institute's Interests or reputation.
• At the time of admission, each student must sign a statement accepting this Code and by giving an undertaking that he/she shall be regular and must complete his/her studies in the Institute.
• Institute believes in promoting a safe and efficient climate by enforcing behavioural standards. All students must uphold academic integrity, respect all persons and .Other rights and property and safety of others; etc.
• All students must deter from indulging in any forms of misconduct including partaking in any activity off-campus which can affect the Institute's interests and reputation substantially. The various forms of misconduct include:

1. Any act of discrimination (physical or verbal conduct) based on an individual's gender, caste, race, religion or religious beliefs, colour, region, language, disability, or sexual orientation, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, etc.
2. Any act of disrespect or insubordination or physical or mental mistreatment towards any staff members of the institute under any circumstances

• Intentionally damaging or destroying Institute infrastructure or physical property or property of other students and/or faculty members
  1. Any disruptive activity in a classroom or an event sponsored by the Institute
  2. Unable to produce the identity card, issued by the Institute, or refusing to produce it on demand by campus security guards.

• Participating in activities including
  1. Organizing meetings and processions without permission from the Institute
  2. Accepting membership of religious or terrorist groups banned by the Institute/Government of India

• Unauthorized possession, carrying or use of any weapon, or potential weapons, fireworks, contrary to law or policy.

1. Unauthorized possession or use of harmful chemicals and banned drugs
2. Possessing, consuming, distributing, selling of alcohol or any such addictive substances in the Institute and/or throwing empty bottles on the campus of the Institute
3. Parking a vehicle in a no-parking zone or area earmarked for parking another type of vehicles

• Rash driving on the campus may cause any inconvenience to others
• Theft or unauthorized access to others resources

1. Misbehaviour at the time of student body elections or during any activity of the Institute.
2. Engaging in disorderly, lewd, or indecent conduct, including, but not limited to, creating unreasonable noise; pushing and shoving; inciting or participating in a riot or group disruption at the Institute.

• Students are not expected/ permitted:
  1. To interact, on behalf of the Institute, with media representatives or invite media persons onto the campus without the permission of the Institute authorities.
  2. To either audio or video record lectures in classrooms or actions of other students, faculty, or staff without prior permission.

• To provide audio and video clippings of any activity on the campus to media without prior permission.

• Students are expected to use social media carefully and responsibly. They cannot post derogatory comments about other individuals from the Institute on social media or indulging in any such related activities having grave ramifications on the reputation of the Institute.
• Theft or abuse of the Institute computers and other electronic resources such as computer and electronic communications facilities, systems, and services which includes unauthorized entry, use, tamper, etc. of Institute property or facilities, private residences of staff/professors etc. offices, classrooms, computers networks, and other restricted facilities and interference with the work of others is punishable.
• Damage to, or destruction of, any infrastructure or property of the Institute, or any property of others on the Institute premises.
• Making a video/audio recording, taking photographs, or streaming audio/video of any person in a location where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, without that person's knowledge and express consent.
• Indulging in any form of Harassment which is defined as conduct that is severe and objectively, conduct that is motivated based on a person's race, colour, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition,

3. Breach of code of conduct

1. If there is a case against a student for a possible breach of code of conduct, then a committee will be formed to recommend a suitable disciplinary action that shall inquire into the alleged violation and accordingly suggest the action to be taken against the said student. The committee may meet with the student to ascertain the misconduct and suggest one or more of the following disciplinary actions based on the nature of the misconduct.
   1. WARNING- Indicating that the action of the said delinquent student was in violation of the Code and any
   2. further acts of misconduct shall result in severe disciplinary action.

• RESTRICTIONS -Reprimanding and Restricting access to various facilities on the campus or classes for a specified period of time.

1. COMMUNITY SERVICE - For a specified period of time to be extended if need be. However, any future misconduct along with failure to comply with any conditions imposed may lead to severe disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion.
2. MONETARY PENALTY- May also include suspension or forfeiture of scholarship/fellowship for a specific time period.
3. SUSPENSION- A student may be suspended for a specified period of time which will entail a prohibition on participating in student-related activities, classes, programs etc. Additionally, the student will be forbidden to use various Institute facilities unless permission is obtained from the Competent Authority. Suspension may also follow by possible dismissal, along with the following additional penalties.

• EXPULSION - Expulsion of a student from the Institute permanently. Indicating prohibition from entering the Institute premises or participating in any student-related activities or campus residences etc.
• INELIGIBILITY TO REAPPLY for admission to the Institute for a period of three years, and

1. WITHHOLDING THE GRADE CARD or degree certificate for the courses studied or work carried out

4. Appeal

1. If the delinquent student is aggrieved by the imposition of any of the aforementioned penalties, he/she may appeal to the principal. The principal may decide on one of the following:
   1. accept the recommendation of the committee and impose the punishment as suggested by the Committee or modify and impose any of the punishments an as stipulated in this Code which is commensurate with the gravity of the proved misconduct, Or
   2. Refer the case back to the committee for reconsideration.
2. In any case, the principal's decision is final and binding in all the cases where there is possible misconduct by a student.

5. Academic Integrity

Academic "Integrity encompasses "honesty and responsibility and awareness relating to ethical standards for the conduct of research and scholarship. The Institute believes that in all academic work, the ideas and contributions of others must be appropriately acknowledged. Academic integrity is essential for the success of the Institute and its research missions, and hence, violations of academic integrity constitute a serious offence.

6. Anti-Ragging

1. The Institute has a coherent and effective anti-ragging policy in place which is based on the 'UGC Regulation on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009. The UGC Regulations have been framed in view of the directions issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India to prevent and prohibit ragging in all Indian Educational Institutions and Colleges.
2. The Anti-Ragging Committee, as constituted and headed by the principal shall examine all complaints of anti-ragging and come out with recommendations based on the nature of the incident. The Anti­Ragging Committee of the Institute shall take appropriate decisions, including the imposition of punishment, depending on the facts and circumstances of each incident of ragging and the nature and gravity of the incident of ragging.
3. A student found guilty by the committee will attract one or more of the following punishments, as imposed by the Anti-Ragging Committee:
   1. Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges.
   2. Withholding/ withdrawing scholarship/ fellowship and other benefits.

• Debarring from appearing in any test/ examination or other evaluation processes.

1. Withholding results.
2. Debarring from undertaking any collaborative work or attending national or international conferences/symposia/meetings to present his/her research work.
3. Suspension/ expulsion from the hostels and mess.

• Cancellation of admission.
• Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution for a specified period.

1. In cases where the persons committing or abetting the act of ragging are not identified, the institute shall resort to collective punishment.
2. If need be, in view of the intensity of the act of ragging committed, a First Information Report (FIR) shall be filed by the Institute with the local police authorities

7. Sexual Harassment

1. The Institute's Policy on prevention and prohibition of sexual harassment at workplace, 2016 shall be applied. Students should note that "sexual harassment" includes any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behaviour (whether directly or by implication) namely:
   1. Physical contact and advances; or
   2. A demand or request for sexual favours; or

• Making sexually coloured remarks; or (iv) showing pornography; or (v) any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature;

2. Where such conduct amounts to misconduct, appropriate disciplinary action should be initiated by the Anti Sexual harassment committee in accordance with those rules.
3. Where such conduct amounts to a specific offence under the Indian Penal Code or under any other law, the institute shall initiate appropriate action in accordance with law by making a complaint with the appropriate authority.

8. Student Grievance Redressal

Any student of the Institute aggrieved by any acts of sexual harassment, misconduct or ragging as defined and summarised hereinabove can approach the Student Grievance Redressal cell at the Institute. Further, any student who is aware of any violations must report the same to the Cell. The Cell shall consist of members as appointed by the principal. Said grievance must be in writing and should be made within 60 days from the day of the alleged violation. The Cell shall take cognisance of the grievance and inform the Committee formed to enforce this Code or the Internal Complaints Committee, in cases of any sexual harassment complaints.

9. Mobile phone policy

1. This policy aims to ensure effective teaching and learning environment in the institute. Phones can disrupt effective teaching and learning. Institute expects that phones shall be switched off and kept in bags during the classes to avoid disrupting teaching and learning.
2. Students must not indulge in any active or passive usage of the phones during the classes in the college. This means that phones must not be used for:
   1. Making calls,
   2. Checking the time,

• Texting or used as a calculator.

1. Mobile phones/headphones etc must not be visible at all during the classes. Equipment must be switched off and stored in the students' bag.

3. Headphones must not be worn during or between lessons, for reasons of safety and courtesy. Where appropriate, an individual member of staff may give permission for the use of a device for a specific educational purpose.
4. Students must not use phones or MP3 players to broadcast music or transfer inappropriate material. No device should be used in the school to photograph or video students or staff without the authority of the principal.
5. If there is an emergency that requires communication with home, students must speak to a member of staff who will deal with the matter.
6. In an emergency parents/guardians should call the institute office and a message will be taken immediately to the student.
7. In case, if students fail to adhere to the above-mentioned rules, their mobile phones will be confiscated immediately for thirty days by any staff member who detected the violation. If the student needs to their device earlier then thirty days, they shall pay a fine as the per the rules mentioned below:
   1. The student who needs the device on the same day as of confiscation, they shall pay a ^500 fine in the college administration office along with an apology letter.
   2. The student who needs the device after 7 days of confiscation, they shall pay a ^300 fine in the college administration office along with an apology letter.
8. If a student persists to breach the rules as laid out in this policy, then the parents/guardians and the student will be requested to attend a meeting with the principal to discuss the issue.