Preamble
These Policy statements are the internal policy of The Abeda Inamdar Senior College of Arts Science and Commerce. They come into effect after the existing as well as amended Regulations and Guidelines of the UGC and the Statutes / Policy/ Rules and Procedures of the Maharashtra Public Universitites Act, 2016 wherever applicable.
These have been framed to ensure:
This policy manual is valid upto May 2020. However amendments as and when required can be made through a resolution passed in the IQAC with a 75 % majority in a meeting having a quorum of 90 % total members.
Tenure
This policy manual is valid upto May 2020. However amendments as and when required can be made through a resolution passed in the IQAC with a 75 % majority in a meeting having a quorum of 90 % total members.
Statutes of the Internal Quality Assurance Committee
The Statutes define the duties and rights and responsibilities of the IQAC. They are as follows:
(a) There shall be an Internal Quality Assurance Committee in the college to plan, guide and monitor quality assurance and quality enhancement of curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities of the entire college.
(b) The Internal Quality Assurance Committee shall consist of the following members:
(c) Functioning of IQAC: All major decisions of the college will be routed through the IQAC. The Internal Quality Assurance Committee shall meet as many times as necessary to do the tasks assigned to it .The minimum quorum for an IQAC meeting is 06 members. No IQAC meeting can be held without at least one of the following being present:
- 1.Coordinator IQAC/ Secretary IQAC
- 2.Vice-Principal/ Vice Principal
- 1.The IQAC will circulate the notice and agenda of its meeting at least 4 days prior to the meeting to all Teaching and non teaching members. A notice and agenda circulated on the teaching and non-teaching what’s app group is an acceptable circulation of notice and agenda. In very urgent cases these four days may be reduced to two. However the explicit permission of the Principal is required for the same. Maximum of two notices per year can be circulated with a notice period of two days.
- 2.Non-attendance of any member at two consecutive meetings of the IQAC shall make the member eligible for non- compliance process. However whether to execute the same will be the discretion of the Principal and the Co-coordinator IQAC.
- 3.In case a non IQAC member wishes to contribute to an item on the agenda, he/she may forward his suggestions in writing to any member of IQAC for inclusion in the discussion on the item. In case a non IQAC member wishes to attend a particular IQAC meeting, he/she may do so with the prior permission of the IQAC coordinator / Principal.
The Duties, Responsibilities and Rights of Internal Quality Assurance Committee shall be:
- It is the duty of the IQAC to call a meeting at the beginning of the year to finalize the Academic Calendar for the college on the basis of the Departmental Academic Calendar received.
- The IQAC shall set the Parallel heads team at the first meeting of the IQAC, if the same is not already in place. (For further details of Parallel heads , refer to rights duties and responsibilities of heads point no 13)
- To maintain a record of all the activities forwarded by the various departments..
- To institutionalize the best practices.
- To organize inter-institutional and intra-institutional workshops and seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles;
- To organise feedback from students, teachers, non-teaching employees, management, parents and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;
- To take required action on feedback so received.
- To verify and certify the self- appraisal reports of the teaching and non- teaching staff.
- The IQAC shall address the grievances of the staff, if any with the help of Grievance Redressal Committee.
- To create an exclusive window on the official website to regularly report on its activities as well as for hosting the annual quality assurance report;
- To prepare the annual quality assurance report of the college based on the quality parameters or assessment criteria of NAAC
- To get The Annual Quality Assurance Report approved by the Management.
- The IQAC shall regularly submit the Annual Quality Assurance Report to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council or other accreditation bodies.
- The IQAC may visit any department with a prior notice of five days to verify any document/ activity reported.
- The Chairperson /Coordinator of IQAC in consultation with other members of the IQAC can issue a Non Conformance Report (NCR)** for repeated noncompliance of protocol/process/ quality standards.
** (A non-conformance report documents the details of a non-conformance identified in a quality audit or other process review. The objective of the report is to make an unambiguous, defensible, clear and concise definition of the problem so that corrective action can and will be initiated by management. The non-conformance report includes who, what, where, when.)
Rights and Duties of the Head/ Convenor of Committee
Every UG department having specialization may spend an amount of RS 3,000/- p.a for extra and co-curricular activities awaiting the sanctioning of the budget, provided that no amount from such amount is spent on refreshments.
Every UG department without specialization may spend an amount of RS 2,000/- p.a for extra and co-curricular activities awaiting the sanctioning of the budget, provided that no amount from such amount is spent on refreshments
Every PG department may spend an amount of RS 3,000/- p.a for extra and co-curricular activities awaiting the sanctioning of the budget, provided that no amount from such amount is spent on refreshments.
- Refreshment Expenditure for Practical Examination:
Where the practical is conducted without any external examiner and the practical is for one day an amount of Rs 200 per day is allowable.
Where the practical is conducted with one external examiner and the practical is for half a day an amount of Rs 200 per subject is acceptable.
Where the practical is conducted with one external examiner and the practical is for a full day an amount of Rs 500 per subject per day is acceptable.
Where the practical is conducted with two external examiner and the practical is for a full day an amount of Rs 700 per subject per day is acceptable.
Rights and Duties of the Teacher
- The teacher is the academic and ethical leader in the Classroom.
- The teacher must complete the portion within the given time frame and submit a syllabus completion report to the HOD at the end of every term.
- Every teacher must wear the College ID Card every day.
- No student will be allowed to attend the class without the ID Card and the teacher must ensure this.
- The right to grant leave of absence to any student lies with the teacher.
- Any student seeking extra ordinary leave from the classes should seek the permission of the teacher whose classes the student will be missing and it is the duty of the teacher to bring this to the notice of the HOD.
- Each UG Teacher can organize up to a maximum of two guest lectures per subject taught (during the entire year) on topics related to his/her subject @ a remuneration of RS 1,000/- per guest during his /her own lecture; after adjusting the lecture timing with a colleague or after lecture hours. No prior permission for the same is to be taken. Intimation to the HOD two days prior to organization is required.
- Each P.G teacher can organize upto a maximum of two guest lectures per term only. Remuneration of Rs 1500/- per lecture is sanctioned for the same. No prior permission of HOD is required. Intimation to HOD to be made at least 24 hrs prior to the same. Permission of HoD/ co-ordinator is required if the guest lecture will disrupt the academic schedule of other teachers. A further amount of Rs 200- can be utilitsed for organizing a rose bud and refreshments for each guest lecture. Further conveyance amount of Rs 350/- will be reimbursed.
- Subject experts invited by the Research Centers will be reimbursed an honorarium of Rs 1,500/- and local conveyance of Rs 350/-.
- Every teacher must ensure that the students enrolled for his/her subject is in the subject students list forwarded by the college administration office are attending the lectures. No teacher should add or delete a name from the subject list. Any addition or deletion of name should be forwarded to the administration office via the HOD. No request for change in subject should be entertained after August.
- Each Teachers is to teach at least 50% of the syllabus using ICT. The teacher may book the e-libray, Multi- media rooms for the same in advance. Each department has been allotted a mobile LCD. The same is to be used.
- Each teacher may use the theory classes to initiate debates and discussions on the subjects taught.
- Quizz Competitions and role plays to be used wherever possible to add creativity to teaching and making learning fun.
- Notes are strictly not to be dictated in the theory Classes. Notes may be circulated/ Put up on Moodle / Easy Class / Vriddhie software or put up on the Intranet Server of the Campus.
- A teacher has to fill in the C.L form, get it signed by the head and submit the same to the Office Leave clerk. Teacher does not have to contact the Principal for Casual Leave. However procuring permission from the HOD is a must.
In case a teacher has to take a CL in an emergency, it is necessary to call/sms/ email the HOD about the absence from work. A sms should also be made to the clerk in charge of Maintenance of leave record, so that she can insert the CL mark in the muster. The CL form should be submitted within 2 days of such emergency leave.
- No duty leave can be availed without the prior permission of the Principal. The teacher seeking duty leave should fill the duty leave form, get it signed by the HOD and meet the Principal with the same between 9.00 a.m. and 9.30 a.m/ 12.00 noon to 12.30 p.m. with the same. If the teacher is not able to meet the Principal between the above mentioned timings/ Principal is not available the teacher may leave the same on the Principals table and sms the principal about the same. If the D.L. is not to be sanctioned the Principal must intimate the teacher via sms/email within 24 hours. Failing which it will be assumed that the D.L has been sanctioned.
- In case of medical leave the teacher must inform the leave maintaining Clerk, HOD and Principal via sms/email/ phone call. There is NO necessity of a family member bringing a note in writing. Upon rejoining duty the teacher must submit the medical certificate and fitness certificate.
- Seminar/ Conference/ Workshop/ FDP/ Symposium fees will be reimbursed to the extent of 50% of the amount paid for registration provided no paper/poster is being presented at the same. This amount will be reimbursed to a maximum extent of Rs 3,000 per year , per faculty member.
- Seminar/ Conference/ Workshop/ FDP/ Symposium fees will be reimbursed to the extent of 100% of the amount paid for registration provided a paper / poster is being presented at the same. The amount will be reimbursed to a maximum extent of Rs 5,000/- per year, per faculty member.
- 100% registration fee reimbursement and TA will be given for attending seminars and conferences related to New Syllabus/ Syllabus Restructuring.
- For point 18 and 19 above , TA and DA will be given upon receipt of letter of Jt director/ sanctioning authority.
- No teacher can accept any teaching assignment unrelated to college activity without the explicit sanction of the HOD.
- Every teacher will co-operate and assist the HOD/ Convenors of Committees/ Principal/ Management and other administrative authorities to work for the betterment of the College.
- Every teacher will maintain the required decorum in communication, behavior and team work.
- Failure to abide by any on the above will make the teachcer liable for Non compliance report.
Code of Conduct --- Support Staff/ Non Teaching Staff
Non Teaching Staff Code of Conduct outlines management’s expectations regarding employees’ behaviour towards their seniors, supervisors colleagues, students and overall organization.
Personal:
- All are free to express their views and feedback regarding work and systems.
- All support staff must wear the uniform on all working days. They must compulsorily wear the Identity Card at all times on the campus.
- All Support staff must be computer literate. Every staff must hold at least one computer certification upon appointment. In case a computer non qualified staff is appointed, he must obtain a certification within one year of appointment . Failing which his/her services are liable to be terminated.
- All should complete their duties efficiently and in a timely manner.
- All should be punctual when coming to and leaving from work.
- All should fulfill their job duties with integrity and respect toward colleagues, stakeholders and the community.
Work and Behaviour
- All must show professionalism in the college
- All should respect their colleagues.
- Support staff is urged to respect the professionalism of academic employees and fellow support staff members and to refrain from behaviour that would prevent others from fulfilling their duties, for example, by failing to order books or repair equipment
- They should maintain the work culture and environment of the college.
- All must comply with environmental, safety and fair dealing laws.
- All should treat the college property with respect and care and
should demonstrate a concern for the appropriate use and maintenance of all equipment provided by the college.
- Ensure that college services such as photocopying and postage are used only for college purposes
- Kindly refrain from spending unnecessary time on the college computer.
- Any work assigned by the Head of Department , Principal and any other authority of the college will be willingly accepted and effectively executed on time.
- Examination duty and NSS duty is mandatory for all support staff
- Interdepartmental transfers will be accepted willingly as and when proposed by the authorities.
- All support staff must attend Development Programs and training workshop to update themselves.
Concessions:
- All non teaching staff members who wish to further their qualification will be provided 50% fee concession.
- All non teaching staff members whose children are admitted in the campus schools and colleges are eligible for 50% fee concession.
Leave Procedure:
All support staff must get the casual leave sanctioned from their respective heads before proceeding on leave.
The casual leave form must be submitted to the college leave clerk before proceeding on leave.
In case of emergency casual leave the support staff must intimate the head as well as the leave clerk through t message/email/ whats up.
Upon return from emergency casual leave the support staff must forward the casual leave form to the college office within two days of rejoining.
No support staff can avail any duty leave without the explicit permissison of the higher authority.
Disputes and their Resoultion
- All are expected to avoid any conflicts, personal, financial or otherwise that might hinder their capability or willingness to perform their duties.
- All non teaching staff should avoid offending, participating in serious disputes and disrupting the workplace.
- In case of any disputes it should be sorted out with the help of the direct authority , and if solution is not forthcoming from the direct authority then only principal may be approached.
Interaction with students.
- Support staff will demonstrate courtesy, respect, patience, and willingness to help in all their interactions with students in any context.
- All should strive actively to avoid conflict between themselves and any student .
- Refrain from physical intervention to resolve a conflict between students.
- In the event of conflict initiated by a student, the employee will maintain an open, non-confrontational attitude and report the incident to the administrative or departmental head.
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RESEARCH POLICY
Promotion of research aptitude amongst staff and students is the main focus of the research policy of the institution. This research policy has been framed to analyze, understand and effectively respond to all types of challenges posed in the pursuance of quality Research.
The following are the points which charts the Research policy of the college:
COLLEGE
The college will facilitate the research activities by providing infrastructural facilities. The college will allocate space, facilities, funds, and other resources for research programs based on the scholarly and educational merits of the proposed research.
To enhance infrastructural facilities in terms of modern sophisticated instruments and equipment, the college will additionally provide financial assistance for the purchase of equipment / instruments and thus support the staff and students to carry out the research work at college.
Based upon the recommendations of the Research Committee, the College will provide necessary leave such as leave under FIP for the completion of Ph. D. research work and Short term visits to research institutes to participate in various research training programs.
The college will encourage the staff members to attend the research training programmes in India or abroad. 50 % of the total expenditure will be provided by the college to the staff members. This financial assistance would be provided only once in five years duration to an individual staff, provided it is sanctioned in the CDC / LMC Meeting.
The college will support the departments for the organization of State level, National and International level conferences. Every UG department must organize minimum one University/State/National/International, conferences, seminars, workshops in every three years while PG departments must organize one National/International conference every two years.
The college will also sanction a substantial budget for the purchase of reference books of various subjects from all streams, research journals/magazines and to subscribe the online research journals.
DEPARTMENTS
The PG departments must try to develop collaborative research work and research linkages with national and international research institutes. Such collaborations must be strengthened and finally converted into MoU.
The PG departments must encourage the students to participate in research activities by offering minor research projects at P.G. level. It should be ensured that at least 25% of the students opt for projects in the final year.
Every year the college would spend minimum of 2, 00,000 /- for post graduate departments to cover the expenditure towards specialized research chemicals and consumables.
To ensure the optimum use of instrumental facilities the PG departments may provide research data / instrumental measurements through instrumental facilities available in the departments to the college students and staff as well as researchers from other institutes and colleges at a fee. The amount thus generated should be deposited to the college account as consultancy services.
- STAFF
Staff members must take up interdisciplinary research. More number of students must be involved in interdisciplinary research projects.
To promote research, every academic year, the college would provide Rs. 3, 00,000 /- as seed money to faculty undertaking Research Projects for minimum of 1 year and maximum 3 years.
The staff members have freedom to investigate areas and ideas which are in resonance with the issues related to society and current developments.
The research methodologies should not violate professional concerns like safety, privacy, research ethics, conflicts of interest amongst authors etc.
Staff members guiding students for post graduate projects must ensure that students do not work in the laboratory unsupervised.
In every academic year, staff members with more than 07 years of experience should try to publish minimum one research article in the UGC CARE listed journals.
Staff members with more than 10 years’ experience should write research proposals to get grants under Minor Research Project Schemes to various agencies like BCUD, UGC etc.
Staff members with more than 20 years’ experience and doctoral degree should write research proposals to get grants under Major Research Project Schemes to various agencies like UGC, DST, DBT etc.
Staff members with no research experience should work with senior staff in their research projects and learn new research techniques and methodologies.
Staff members should try to collaborate with faculties of other institutes or colleges and industries for research projects. Such collaborations should be formalized through official communication and copy of the same should be submitted to IQAC.
The staff and advanced learners should be encouraged to participate in Avishkar Research Competition organized by Board of College and University Development (BCUD), SPPU.
It would be mandatory for every department to invite at least one eminent researcher in the academic year from institutes of national or international repute and organize his/her guest lecture. For such activity, the remuneration charges and hospitality of the guest would be borne by the college.
Every staff must try to attend and present his/her research work at State / National / International levels conferences, seminars and workshops. The college will reimburse 50 % of the travel expenditure (Limited to 2nd Class AC fare) and the registration fee as an incentive to the staff members. This financial assistance would be provided only twice in an academic year.
It is the responsibility of the staff members to ensure no violations of ethics in their research publication like plagiarism, incomplete or faulty data, fabricated results etc. Original and novel research work must be submitted to the journals for publication. In all the publications it would be mandatory for the staff to mention the affiliation of the institution.
The college is committed to promoting and maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability in the conduct of academic research and is keen to embed and endorse a culture of honesty and transparency. The College is dedicated to guaranteeing a free academic environment to conduct research, to teach and to publish, subject to the norms and standards of scholarly inquiry, without interference or penalty. Cognizant of our responsibility to our stakeholders, the college has formulated the Code of Ethics.
The following are the points to be considered:
Integrity and Honesty is of paramount importance in the conduct of research. Integrity, accountability and responsibility in conducting academic research form the cornerstone of any academic enterprise and promote excellence in academic research. All faculty, research staff, and students should fulfill the responsibilities and obligations charted out.
- Conduct all research activities in accordance with the accepted standards of our discipline.
- Refrain from accepting or undertaking research assignments requiring competencies that we do not have, unless collaborating with or being supervised by a more knowledgeable scholar.
- Ensure the accuracy of all data that we and our collaborators have gathered and/or used in our research. Only the correct data, information, and research results shall be reported in journals, conferences.
Plagiarism
- Not to plagiarize; that is, to present portions of another’s report or data as our own, even if the other work or data source is cited occasionally.
- Cite clearly all sources of information and data that we use which are not the results of our own research
- Give proper acknowledgment and credit to resource/funding sources of our research.
We recognize that research is a collaborative effort and it is therefore vital that we treat our peers, colleagues, students, benefactors, and research participants justly and fairly. To this end it is proposed that the Researcher will:
- Provide assistance to other researchers, especially if we are uniquely qualified to do so by our expertise.
- Take diligent care of equipment, material resources, and results.
- Appropriately attribute and credit to others their accomplishments and research results which we may have utilized in our own research.
- Acknowledge the material contribution of others in our research undertaking.
Because we are scholars with extensive expertise in our fields, and who strive to contribute to human and national development, it is our duty to protect and promote the safety and interests of the community. In this respect, we have the following obligations, as stated below:
- Call the attention of the public and the authorities to any hazard we observe that threatens human and environmental safety
- Avoid making misleading or exaggerated statements or publicizing equivocal research findings as fact and avoid deliberate violation or circumvention of regulations governing research.
- Ensure that laboratory wastes are properly disposed or treated, and our research activities do not result in environmental degradation.
In our research undertakings, we are in a position to direct or influence the behavior and attitudes of those who participate in and utilize our research. We must do this by adhering to the obligations enumerated as follows:
- Respect cultural, individual, and role differences among research participants and consumers, including those based on age, sex, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, disability, language, or socio-economic status.
- Eliminate from our research practices and reports any biases that are based on the aforementioned factors.
- Provide participants with the opportunity to obtain information about the design, procedures, results, and conclusions of the research.
- Protect our participants’ right to privacy and confidentiality.
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O. 157. Maintenance of discipline and good conduct by students
(Under section 87 and Section 39 (III) of the Poona University Act, 1974).
- Every student, during term of the course, shall be under disciplinary jurisdiction of the Competent Authority which shall take appropriate action, in case of indiscipline, misconduct on part of the student.
- Definitions :–In this Ordinance unless the context otherwise requires,
- ‘Student’ means and includes a person who is enrolled as such by the University, Affiliated Col1ege or Recognized Institution, for receiving instructions and or qualifying for any degree or diploma or certificate of the University. Note :–This includes External Students also.
- ‘Institution’ means and includes University/Affiliated College/Recognized Institutions as the case may be, inclusive of Campus, Hostels, Play-grounds, Laboratory, Libraries, Gymnasium thereof.
- ‘Competent Authority’ for the purposes of this ordinance means and includes Head of the Teaching Department of the University, Principal of the Affiliated College, Head of the Recognized Institution, for the concerned students as such other persons, vasted with the authority by Vice-Chancellor for external students. Provided in respect of mis-conduct regarding University examination, Executive Council Shall only be Competent Authority.
- Obligations of the Students : Every student, shall all times,
- Conduct himself properly,
- Maintain proper behaviour,
- Observe strict discipline both within the campus of the Institution, Hostel and also outside, in Buses, Railways-Trains or at public places, or at picnic Educational Trips arranged by the Institution or at Play Grounds.
- Ensure that no act of this consciously or unconsciously brings the Institution or any establishment or authority connected with it into disrepute.
- Deleted.
- Any act of a student which is contrary to the provisions of clause (3) Shall constitute
misconduct and/or indiscipline, which terms shall mean and include, among others, any one or more of
the acts jointly or severally, mentioned hereinafter, namely :
- Any act that directly or indirectly causes or attempts to cause disturbance in the lawful functioning of the Institution.
- Habitual un-punctuality in attending lectures, practicals, tutorials, and other courses as may be prescribed.
- Repeated absence from lectures, tutorials, practicals, and other courses as prescribed.
- Deleted.
- Occupation of any building such as, hostel room, residentital quarter or such other accommodation in the premises owned or hired by the institution, without prior permissions from the Competent Authority.
- Permitting or conniving with any person not authorised to occupy any hostel-room, residential quarter, or any accommodation or any part thereof of the Institution.
- Securing admission in the Institution, to any undergraduate or post graduate programme or any other course by fabrication or suppression of facts or information.
- Obstruction to any student or group of students in his or their legitimate activities as such, whether in the classroom, laboratories, fields, play-grounds, gymnasium or places of social and cultural activity within the campus of the Institution.
- Suppressing material information or supply of false information to the Institution, for seeking any privilege.
- Possessing or using any fire arms, lethal weapons, explosive, or dangerous or corrosive substance on the premises of the Institution.
- Possessing or consuming any poisonous or stupifying drugs or intoxicant in any form in the Institution.
- Ragging, bullying or harrasing any student in Institution or outside thereof.
- Indulging in any act as would cause annoyance, embarrassment to any other student, or member of the authority of the Institution, to staff member or any member of the family of the staff.
- Indulging in any act of violence, assault, intimidation or threatening in the Institution or Hostels or outside thereof.
- Destroying or attempting to destroy or tamper with any official record or document of the Institution.
- Conduct, unbecoming of the student, at any meeting or special functions or sports and cultural activities arranged by the Institutions or at any other public place.
- Stealing or damaging any farm produce or any property belonging to the Institution, staff member of the Institution or any other student.
- Instigating violance or participating in any violent demonstrations or violent agitation or violent strike in the Institution.
- Instigating or participating in any gherao of any official or staff member of the Institution.
- Violation of any of the Rules and Regulations of the Institutions or orders of the Competent Authority.
- Gambling in any form in the Institution.
- Disorderly behaviour in any form or any act specifically forbidden by the Competent Authority.
- Refusal to appear to give evidence before Enquiry Officer appointed by the Competent Authority with respect to a charge against him.
- Any act violating any provision of the Poona University Act, 1974, Statutes, Ordinances, Rules made thereunder.
- Conviction, in the Court of Law for criminal offence, involving moral turpitude.
- Any other act not specifically mentioned hereto before which. whether by commission or omission, as would in the circumstances of the case be considered by the Competent Authority as an act of miscondut and/or indiscipline.
- Warning/Censure/Reprimand.
- Fine not exceeding Rs. 300/–
- Cancellation of the scholarship/award/prize/medal, awarded to the student by the concerned Institution, with prospective effect.
- Expulsion from the concerned Institution,
- Debarring from admission to a course or courses of study in the concerned Institution Debarring from appearing for examination or examinations, conducted by the Institution concerned, for a specific period, not exceeding five years.
- Cancellation of the result of the student concerned in the examination of the concerned Institution, in which he has appeared.
- Rustication from the Institution for the period. not exceeding five years.
- Due notice in writing shall be given to the student concerned about his alleged act of misconduct/indiscipline.
- Student charged shall be required within 15 days of the notice to submit his written representation about such charge/s.
- If the student fails to submit his written representation within specified time limit, the enquiry may be held exparte.
- If oral evidence of the witness against student is recorded by the Enquiry Authority, the student charged shall be given an apportunity to cross examine the witness concerned.
- If the student charged, desires to see the relevant documents, such of the documents, as are being taken into consideration or are to be relied upon for purposes of are proving the charge or charges, may at the discretion of the Enquiry Authority, be shown to him after the notice as provided in sub-clause (1) above is furnished to him.
- The student charged shall be required to produce documents, if any, in support of his defence. The Enquiry Authority may admit relevant evidence, documentary or otherwise at any stage before the final orders are passed.
- Legal practitioner shall not be allowed to appear on behalf of the student charged, in the proceedings before the Enquiry Authority.
- Enquiry Authority shall record findings on each implication of misconduct or indiscipline, and the reasons for such findings and submit the report along with proceedings to the Competent Authority.
- The Competent Authority on the basis of findings, shall pass such orders as it deems fit.
- When the student charged admits the charges in writing.
- When the order of punishment is to be based on facts which have led to the conviction of the student charged, for the offence involving moral turpitude.
- When the student charged has absconded or for any other reasons it is impracticable to communicate with him.
- If in the opinion of the Competent Authority, a punishment or fine not exceeding Rs. 50/- or Reprimand Censure, Warning is sufficient.
1 .The Ordinance has came into force w.e.f. 20.05.1988.
2 & 3. Clauses were deleted w.e.f. 28.07.1989.
(5) The Competent Authority may impose any one or more of the following punishment/s on the students found guilty of misconduct, indiscipline, in proportion thereof:
6. If the Competent Authority is satisfied that there is a prima facie case for inflicting penalties, mentioned in Clause No. 5, may itself or through other person/ persons, authorised by it, for this purpose, shall make enquiry, in following manner :
7. Provided procedure prescribed above need not be followed and all or any of its provisions may be waived in the following circumstances:–
(8) If the punishment of rustication is imposed on a student by Principal of the College/Head of the Institution/Head of the Teaching Department of such other person in whom the authority is vested by the Vice-Chancellor for external students, such a student shall be entitled to prefer an appeal to the Vice-Chancellor, if the punishment is imposed by the ViceChancellor, student shall be entitled to prefer an appeal to the Executive Council of the University within thirty days of the receipt of the notice of the punishment.
(9) In respect of such student, Head of the Institution shall maintain record of the punishment.
(10) The Institution shall on each occasion of any punishment being imposed on any student, intimate by a letter, to be sent Under a Certificate of Posting, the fact of such imposition to the parent or guardian of such student on the address available in the college records.
(11) A copy of these rules shall be supplied to each student at the time of his admission to the Institution and a receipt for the same shall be obtained from the student. This receipt shall form a part of the record of admission of the student.
(12) If any foreign student is admitted for any course, concerned Institution shall send copy of the rules to concerned foreign embassy and department of external affairs.
1. Academic Excellence
Our college has always been known for Academic excellence which is evident in the large number of University merit list holders. We endeavor to strive continually towards excellence in academics to further creative, ethical and social development. We would like to ensure the continuance of the excellent standards of assessment and accountability that meet the needs of the stakeholders
2. Student Centered Approach
To enhance the existing student friendly system. Modernisation of teaching methods to synchronise with technology will ensure upgrading to new methods of teaching learning. The emphasis will be more on experiential learning and introduction of a large number of skill based and vocational courses.
3. Digitization of Administration
Major processes are already digitized. However, the plan is total digitization in the coming years.
4. Scholarships
The college assists students to avail of many scholarships. Efforts are underway to enable the students particularly from the economically underprivileged sections of society to get maximum benefit of government and private scholarships and funds.
5. Increase Research Output
The college has 3 Research centers in Chemistry, Commerce and English for pursuing PhD. The college aims to increase the Research undertaken in the form of Projects, Research papers and Publications by teachers and students.
6. Establish and Promote a Vibrant Campus Atmosphere
To ensure that students have a positive academic and campus-life experience, the College embraces a holistic approach to providing co-curricular and extracurricular activities that support the academic mission.
7. Provide Up-To-Date Facilities and Infrastructure to Enhance Academic, Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Programmes
To build, renovate and maintain classrooms and laboratories that allow for a variety of class sizes and teaching and learning styles. To promote, wherever possible, future growth of College infrastructure.