A) RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
Students are the torchbearers of the state and the nation. It is the duty of the college to instil in the students a sense of responsibility by enabling them to abide by the following tenets based on responsibility.
1)All students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of a member of the college community. Such conduct is based on respect for the dignity and rights of individuals as well as academic and personal integrity.
2)The college demands consistent attendance from its pupils. When absent for medical reasons and emergencies leading to the death of a family member or a relative, students must produce a letter of justification from a parent or guardian which the principal of the college must countersign before they can return to class.
3)Students should inform the concerned teachers about such emergencies (medical/death/others) before submitting the medical, death certificates or any other factual evidence justifying their claim for absence.
4) Students are urged to dress appropriately for college.
5) Students are expected to actively participate in all co-curricular activities in college.
6) Students shall bear the responsibility of refraining from the misuse of technology during class hours. Hence, mobile devices should not be used during class time and within the premises of the class.
7) It is the responsibility of the students to respect the college property. Any damage caused to the college property will be compensated by a fine and disciplinary action. A fine of Rs 1000 or even more may be charged depending
on the nature of the damage.
8) The regulation of The Government of India firmly forbids the drinking of alcohol by anybody under the age of 25 as well as the distribution,
consumption, and sale of cigarettes, narcotics, and tobacco products in educational settings. Hence, it is the responsibility of the students to abstain from consumption of alcohol, or smoking of cigarettes, as it may call for strict disciplinary action varying from suspension to semester break etc. depending on the intensity of the misconduct.
9) It is the responsibility of the students to respect the college uniform. Students found loitering in the market and surrounding areas in college uniforms long past college hours will be summoned by the college discipline committee and will be charged a fine of Rs 1000. The college will not entertain any excuses in this regard. Repeated failures by the same student to adhere to this regulation
may lead to the student’s suspension from college.
10) It is the utmost responsibility of the student to inculcate a sense of belongingness towards their institution. It is their responsibility to preserve the sanctity of the institute. Hence male and female students found in comprising positions within the college premises will be summoned by the college discipline committee for disciplinary action varying between suspension to semester break etc. depending on the nature and intensity of the misconduct.
11) Students shall bear the responsibility of avoiding participation in any political meets or rallies in the college uniform. More so they should not propagate any idea, ideology, religion etc. within the college premises.
12) It is the prime duty of the students to be informed about the dates of examination, term paper submissions, results etc. The institution and the respective departments will not be held responsible for students’ failure to remain updated in relation to the academic affairs of the college.
13) It is the sole responsibility of the students to check the notice board to update themselves on important issues related to the college like the monthly display of their attendance on the notice board. The college and the respective departments will not be held responsible for the student’s failure to be updated with regard to this.
14) Breach of the assigned responsibilities to students may lead to strict disciplinary action depending on the nature and intensity of the misconduct and varying between suspension/expulsion/ penalty/apologies.
B) SPECIFIC BEHAVIOURAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS
The holistic development of students is dependent on both academic and behavioural excellence. Therefore, the students are encouraged to implement the following guidelines leading to a good behaviour.
1) Students shall not be allowed to enter the classroom without an ID card and proper uniforms.
2) Students shall not be allowed to enter the classroom after 15 minutes of the scheduled time of the class.
3) Students shall wait for the teachers in their scheduled class timings inside their respective classrooms.
4) Students shall not engage in acts of resting, sleeping napping or listening to loud music inside the classrooms.
5) Students shall not possess any dangerous or harmful objects like knives, blades etc. This includes the possession of narcotic substances.
6) Students shall not litter the premises of the college by throwing rubbish and objects.
7) Students shall act as civilised beings and refrain from bullying, swearing, teasing, threats and fighting.
8) Students are expected to respect each other’s sentiments and also the integrity and dignity of the college.
9) Students shall respect each other’s property and shall not engage in malpractices like theft and vandalism.
10) Students shall maintain cleanliness within the college premises
11) Unnecessarily loitering around the corridors during working hours is impermissible.
12) Students shall maintain silence in the library.
13) Students shall maintain proper discipline in the canteen.
14) Smoking in the washroom is strictly prohibited.
15) Shouting and screaming in the passage and corridors during class hours is impermissible.
16) Showing disrespect to the teaching and non-teaching community of the college by arguing, raising voices and producing unwanted gestures is highly impermissible.
17) Students are expected to behave properly while travelling on the college bus. They should leave the first few seats of the bus vacant for the teachers and pay the bus fare without any hesitation.
18) Students should park their vehicles in the assigned parking area.
19) During special events in the college like Fresher’s social, Cultural programmes etc students should vacate the auditorium by 6 pm.
20) Noncompliance to the above behavioural codes of conduct may lead to strict disciplinary action depending on the gravity of the situation varying between semester break, suspension, apologies, expulsion, penalty charges etc.
C) MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINE
The following shall amount to acts of gross indiscipline:
1) Using physical force against any college student, member of the teaching or support staff, or threatening to use physical force against any of them.
2) Carrying of, use of or threat to use any weapons.
3) Any violation of the provisions of the Civil Rights Protection Act, 1976.
4) Violation of the status, dignity and honour of students belonging to the scheduled castes and tribes.
5) Any practice whether verbal or otherwise derogatory of women will lead to disciplinary action. The Gender Sensitisation Unit of the college supports a female student in this regard.
6) Any attempt at corruption or bribery of any kind.
7) Wilful property damage to the institution.
8) Spreading hatred or intolerance on the basis of a person’s religion or community.
9) Interference of any kind on the academic functioning of the college.
10) Indulgence in acts of ragging.
11) The Principal of the College supported by various committees, shall have the authority to exercise all such disciplinary powers over students provided there is a written or precise verbal complaint from the victim or his fellow beings against the complainant.
12) Breach of discipline may lead to expulsion/ suspension/ penalty/apology depending on the intensity of the misconduct.
13) The Principal of the College may supplement the existing rules as and when required to maintain the decorum and discipline of the college.
14) Every student and parent/guardian shall be required to sign a statement at the time of admission stating that they agree to submit to the College authorities’ disciplinary jurisdiction.
D) CLASSROOM RULES
A Classroom is a place of meditation and contemplation. In order to maintain the gravity and dignity of the classroom. Students should cater to the following code of conduct in the context of discipline, decorum and dress code in the classroom.
1)Students shall be punctual. They shall arrive for their classes on time.
2) Students shall not unnecessarily interrupt the teacher or indulge in any act of indiscipline in the course of the lectures.
3) Students shall not leave the classroom without the consent of the teacher.
4) Both teachers and fellow students shall be treated with respect.
5) Students shall not litter the classrooms and shall not damage any possessions of the classroom.
6) Students shall maintain a proper dress code. The length of the trousers shall not be either too short or too long. A belt can be worn to prevent the trousers from rolling on the ground. Shirts should be tucked in all the time.
7) Students shall cater to a decent hairstyle and avoid wearing flashy rings, earrings, chains etc
8) Repeated failures by the same student in maintaining the above-mentioned regulations may lead to strict disciplinary action varying between suspension/expulsion/penalty/apology depending on the intensity of the misconduct.
E) RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS
The cooperation of the parents and guardians with the college fraternity in building the future of the students is the need of the hour. In order to cater to this aspect, the parents and guardians are requested to cater to the following.
1) To help the college administration enforce the rules and regulations of the College, parents/guardians are urged to work with them.
2) Parents and guardians are responsible for making sure their children strictly observe the dates for returning to college after the vacations.
3) In order to discuss any issues or problems, Parents/Guardians must meet the college officials as needed.
4) The nurturing of the children in their academics at home is the responsibility of the parents/guardians.
5) If students have to travel outside their home location for study tours, field trips, etc. written consent must come from parents or guardians.
6) If the students are unable to attend the scheduled classes regularly, parents or guardians must notify the college in writing.
7) Every parent/guardian should sign a statement at the time of admission that they agree to comply with the above-mentioned regulations.
8) Every parent/guardian should actively participate in the counselling sessions conducted by the college.
9) It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to be informed about their ward’s attendance in the college. Monthly attendance of their wards will be displayed on the departmental notice boards.
10) It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to be informed about their ward’s performance in the sessional examination.
11) The teaching fraternity of the college can be approached through a phone call or through personal meetings in their respective departments.
12) In case of any personal issues relating to the mental makeup of their wards the parent/guardians can contact the subject teachers through a telephonic conversation or a personal meeting.
F) ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Academic regulations are pivotal for the academic excellence of the students. Hence the students are urged to cater to the following.
1) Before attempting university exams, students must attend 75% of the lectures, as per Sikkim University norms.
2) For the purpose of being presented for the university exam, students must also pass the college sessional exams.
3) Students should submit their written assignments on time. Only valid causes supported by authentic documents may lead to the postponement of the mid term examination. Last-minute submissions after the last date of submission stating unwanted excuses will not be entertained.
4) It is the prime duty of the students to be informed about the dates of examination, term paper submissions, results etc. The institution and the respective departments will not be held responsible for the student’s failure to be informed in this regard.
5) Showing inappropriate behaviour in the examination hall, speaking repeatedly despite several warnings and carrying answer scripts along with them after examination will lead to suspension or semester break.
6) Parents/Guardians and students are required to abide by the following declaration prior to the start of the college/university examination.
“I thus declare that I fully understand that I will be expelled from the College if I use unfair means during any examination, or attempt to do so. I will not consider any appeals. Additionally, if I fail to appear for an internal exam, I won’t be eligible to take the university exam. The authority’s judgment is binding.”
G) LIBRARY REGULATIONS
The library in Sikkim Government College, Namchi contains about 11,800 volumes. Its best sections are History and English Literature. In addition to the usual sections, we have a developing section on Competitive examinations. The Library subscribes to about three periodicals and provides current awareness services to newspapers Samai Dainik (Local), Sikkim Express (Local) and The Hindu (National). The inclusion of library regulations holds an important part of the college’s general rules as the library is a place of learning like a classroom.
Therefore, the students have to cater to the following.
1) Students are not permitted to bring their bags, folders, or personal books inside the library.
2) The Library is open on all working days, from 10 am to 4 pm.
3) On Monday to Friday, books are issued from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
4) Up to 4 p.m., reference books will be available for perusal.
5) Borrowers are required to replace any lost, altered, or otherwise destroyed books.
6) The defaulters shall be assessed a fine of Rs. 5 each day.
7) No books may be removed from the library without first being issued.
8) Silence is to be maintained in and around the library at all times.
9) Noncompliance to the above-mentioned regulations will lead to strict disciplinary action varying between penalty/apologies depending on the gravity of the breach in discipline.
National Anti-Ragging Helpline
Students can fill out their online undertaking on the link https://www.antiragging.in/affidavit_registration_disclaimer.html (Students only)
Read The letter from UGC related to Regulations On Curbing The Menace Of Ragging
https://antiragging.in/assets/pdf/information/regulations-on-curbing-the-menace-of-ragging-in-higher-educational-institutions.pdf
Supreme Court & UGC regulations link is also attached for quick reference.
- https://www.antiragging.in/assets/pdf/annexure/Annexure-I.pdf
- https://www.antiragging.in/assets/pdf/annexure/Annexure-I-1st.pdf
- https://www.antiragging.in/assets/pdf/annexure/Annexure-I-2nd.pdf
- https://www.antiragging.in/assets/pdf/annexure/Annexure-I-3rd.pdf
H) RAGGING ORDINANCE/REGULATION SIKKIM GOVERNMENT
COLLEGE NAMCHI
Students may note that any form of ragging is strictly prohibited in accordance with the UGC Guidelines and the ordinance of Sikkim Government College, Namchi. The Ordinance defines ragging as any act, conduct, or practice whereby senior students’ status or power is used against new students who are in any way viewed as junior or inferior by other students. This includes both individual and collective acts or practices that:
(a) involve physical assault or the threat of using physical force;
(b) violate the status, dignity, and honor of female students; and
(c) disrespect students who are members of the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe.
d) subject pupils to mockery and scorn, which lowers their self-esteem;
e) involve aggressive verbal behavior, indecent gestures, and obscene behavior.
Furthermore, according to the Gazette of India, July 4, 2009. Ragging constitutes “any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student” The anti-ragging committee headed by the principal and dean of student affairs has the authority to make a decision about ragging in accordance to the UGC regulations, and that decision is binding. However, the victim or any other student should lodge a written or clear verbal complaint against the complainant.
The college condemns any form of ragging and hence to curb the acts of ragging students will be made aware of the various aspects of ragging through awareness campaigns hosted by the college. The first step towards the awareness campaign is through the links provided
above as an attempt to enlighten the students against ragging. The anti-ragging cell of the college seeks to protect the students from any form of ragging. According to the UGC Anti-Ragging Regulations clause 9.1. The institution shall punish a student found guilty of ragging in the following manner and the College shall abide by the regulations mentioned below.
1) Suspension from academic classes and academic privileges.
2) Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowship and other benefits
3) Debarring from appearing in the examination
4) Withholding results
5) Debarring from representing the institution
6) Suspension/expulsion from the hostel
7) Cancellation of admission
8) Rustication from the institution for a period of ranging from one to four semesters.