CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS

1. The students must be regular and punctual in their studies and maintain attendance as per University of Mumbai ordinance.
2. The students are expected to develop a sense of belongingness to the institute. Keep it up-right and clean and create a congenial environment conducive for studies.
3. Students should behave, dress and project their image like dignified, respectable citizens of the Country.
4. The students must observe discipline. Indiscipline attracts punishment. They must observe self-imposed discipline in all activities, studies as well as other ones related to their stay in the College / Hostel.
5. They should read the notices regularly, from notice board, college website, WhatsApp groups so as not to miss any important information.
6. Their action must reflect respect for the faculty members and must inculcate a spirit of fellow- feeling and mutual respect among themselves.
7. They must observe proper silence in the classes/library and avoid making noise. They must observe timings in the office and the library so as to avoid unnecessary disturbance/over-crowding.
8. Student should complete the term work as per schedule. If the student fails to complete the term work his/her term will not be granted and he/she will not be allowed to appear for the University Examination.
9. The students must not write on walls etc. or make undesirables sketches on the walls/furniture tops and doors etc.
10. Students should not attempt to copy in the Test/ Examination.
11. Student shall keep their parents informed regularly about their performance in studies and other problems, if any. They should also make the payment of College/Hostel dues well in time.
12. Ragging is a crime. Student should not indulge in any form of ragging. Ragging is strictly prohibited in MGMCET. Any such act will be liable for punishment against the Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act 1999.
13. No student shall be discriminated on the basis of religion, caste, sex, gender etc
14. In order to become good engineers, student should observe professional ethics.
15. A student will be admitted to a semester examination if he/she has attended regularly the prescribed course of study for the relevant semester and has attended not less than 75% of total number of classes held as per the University of Mumbai attendance ordinance 6086.
16. Admission confirmation of all students is Subject to University Approval.
17. Students are expected to behave properly within the campus as well as outside when they represent the college. Any observed, objectionable conduct inside or outside the premises is liable for strict action against them.
18. Students are advised to maintain good rapport with the classmates and staff.Male students must not pass undesirable remarks at the female students and must observe due courtesies.
19. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited in the campus

 

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR FACULTIES

A. Code of Ethics for Faculties:

      In fulfillment of their obligations to the teaching profession, teachers will strive to:

1. Advance the interests of the teaching profession through responsible ethical practices.
2. Regard themselves as learners and engage in continual professional development.
3. Be truthful when making statement about their qualifications and competencies.
4. Contribute to the development and promotion of sound educational policy.
5. Contribute to the development of an open and reflective professional culture.
6. Treat colleagues and associates with respect, working with them in a very congenial environment.
7. Assist newcomers to the profession, disclosure is required by the law or serves compelling professional purpose.
8. Respect confidential information on colleagues unless.
9. Speak out if the behavior of a colleague is seriously in breach of this code.

 

B. Identity CARD:

1. It is mandatory for faculty members to display Identity cards at all times when they are inside the college campus.
2. Faculties should avoid taking Identity cards from students when they are involved in undesirable activities. Identity cards can be demanded only to ascertain the identity of students. After noting the details of student, Identity card must be returned to the student concerned on the spot.

 

C. COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS:

• Faculty should not summon parents to the Institute under any circumstances. Parents shall be invited to the campus only on the recommendation of the College Discipline Committee.

 

D. STUDENTS - LATE COMING:

1. Students should not be denied entry into the classrooms / Labs when they report late for the classes. However, such students shall automatically lose attendance for those classes.
2. Teachers must desist from awarding physical punishments to students indulging in misbehavior in the classrooms. However, they can warn such students or report to the HOD/Principal for necessary action.
3. Cases of indiscipline, misbehavior or insubordination should be dealt by departmental HoD or Principal level as such teachers should not threaten the students in the name of marks or other punitive action for their lapses or indiscipline.

 

E. TAKING ATTENDANCE:

1. Faculty members must take attendance within first 5 minutes of starting the period.
2. Latecomers should not be denied admission into the classes for being late.  However, such students need not be given attendance.
3. Teachers are advised to refrain from awarding punishments like :
   • Dismissal from the class rooms
   • Making them stand in the class rooms
   • Summoning their parents to campus
4. Trouble makers in the class rooms must be reported to the HoD / Principal / Director for further action.

                 

F. COURSE FILE:

1. Every teacher must maintain a course file for each subject as well as lab offered during semester/year.
2. Course file shall have all the details mentioned in the check list mainly
   • Updated Bio Data of Faculty
   • Time Table of the Faculty
   • Copy ofthe Syllabus as given by University.
   • Lecture Plan
   • Two pages write up on each Unit
   • Lecture notes for each period
   • Date and time of preparation
   • Date and time of delivery
3. Every teacher must submit course file to HoD four times in a term for clarity.
4. Every teacher should submit the Course file after the Term end to HoD.

 

G. CLASS ADJUSTMENT BEFORE GOING ON LEAVE

1. As per the rules of the institute staff members must adjust their classes and show the consent of the substitute teacher to the HoD before going on leave.
2. Every teacher should display the Notice of Load adjustment on Notice board mentioning the name of substitute teacher and subject and also send on WhatsApp group of their respective class.
3. All the faculty members are advised to strictly follow the above procedure; failing which the leave will be treated as unauthorized with loss of pay.

 

H. LEAVE RULES:

1. Casual Leave
   1. Teachers can avail 12 Days of casual leave during any calendar year i.e. January to December
   2. This leave can be availed only on pro-data basis i.e. one day per month.
   3. This leave cannot be carried forward to the next year.
   4. In one working semester days faculty can avail only two leaves with permission of HOD.
   5. More than two leaves in every term can be sanctioned with the permission of Principal.
2. Compensatory Leave:
   1. Teaching Faculty are eligible for college activity compensatory leave if   worked on Holidays for college work.
   2. Work done on holidays must be approved from HoD, just after the activity is over.
3. Vacation Leave:
   • As per the guidelines of University of Mumbai vacations are given to the eligible faculty members.
4. Medical Leave: 
   • Medical leave may be considered if the illness is serious or on maternity grounds requiring prolonged absence from duty.
5. Earned Leave
6. Outdoor Duty
   • Faculties are allowed to do outdoor duties for paper setting work, oral / Practical examination, moderation / Revaluation work, Expert Lectures etc. without disturbing the college work load with the permission of Principal.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

1. HOD is responsible for conducting all academic programmers of the Department as per the norms of affiliating University.  In pursuance of above objective, he/she is required:

2. To formulate Time – Tables to provide adequate contact hours to complete the syllabus well in time while providing ample time for conducting personality development programmers and sports.

3. To ensure the maintenance of laboratories in good order to provide training to the students as per the norms of University of Mumbai and as per with industry standards.

4. Train and update the faculty to deliver good instruction to the students.

5. To ensure proper evaluation of student’s performance and take remedial action to improve the performance of slow learners.

6. To maintain harmonious relations between students and faculty while ensuring discipline and ethical behavior of students.

     SPECIFIC DUTIES OF HOD:

1. Should ensure that all classes are held as per the time - table. He should make alternate arrangement for the class work of teachers absent on that day. He should recommend for disciplinary action against that availing leave without prior arrangement for class work.
2. Should verify the student attendance on every weekend to check for proper marking of attendance and implementation of lecture plans. 
3. Should go around the class rooms and laboratories to ensure the decorum and discipline as per time-table.
4. Should convene meetings of Faculty twice in a fortnight to review Academic and R&D activities of the Department.
5. Should arrange guest lectures, preferably in a specialization related to the department with a view to widen the horizons of knowledge. Prepare a list of eminent people who could be invited to deliver guest lectures.
6. Should monitor students’ development and problems through feedback and counseling.
7. Should appoint faculty counselors so as to meet the needs of students suffering from the effects of stress and peer pressure.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PRINCIPAL

1. The Principal should oversee and monitor the administration of the academic programmes and general administration of the Institute to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the overall administrative tasks and assignments.
2.  The Principal should plan the budgetary provisions and go through the financial audited statements of the Institute. ·
3. The Principal has authority to take all the necessary actions as and when required to maintain discipline in the Institute. ·
4.  The Principal should form various college level committees which are necessary for the development of the Institute. ·
5. The Principal should encourage Faculty Members to update their knowledge by attending seminars/workshops/conference.
6. · The Principal should encourage Faculty Members to author text books and publish research papers in reputed International / Indian Journals/Magazines and Periodicals. ·
7.  The Principal should provide leadership, direction and co-ordination within the Institute. ·
8.  The Principal should periodically review this Code of Conduct.
   • As it deems necessary to ensure that this Code of Conduct conforms to applicable Laws.
   • Meets or exceeds Institute standards and any weaknesses
   • Any of our other policies revealed through monitoring, auditing, and reporting systems are eliminated or corrected.
9. The Principal is responsible for the development of academic programmes of the Institute.
10.  The Principal should convene meetings of any of the authorities, bodies or committees, as and when required.
11.  The Principal should ensure that directions issued by the management are strictly complied with or, as the case may be, implemented. ·
12.  The Principal should ensure that quality in education and academic services is maintained for continuous improvement and turn the students into better individuals and responsible citizens of the country.
13. The Principal should ensure that the long-term and short-term development plans of the Institute in their academic programmes are duly processed and implemented through relevant authorities, bodies, committees and its members.
14. The Principal should forward confidential report of all staff members of the Institute and submit it to the Management. ·
15. The Principal shall be responsible for submission of an annual report on the progress achieved in different developmental and collaborative programmes to the various committees and Management.

 

OTHER IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING UNIVERSITY PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

1. Oral / Practical examinations have to be conducted as prescribed in the syllabus scheme and University of Mumbai guidelines.

2. Oral / Practical examinations have to be conducted in the respective Laboratories / Workshops / Drawing Halls only.

3. Both the examiners (Internal and External) have to assess the students for marks assigned for practical. Internal examiners have to brief the external examiners regarding allocation of marks for each component of practical activity.
4. Both the examiners must sign on the mark sheets, Answer Sheets.
5. Maximum three students are allowed  at a time in a group for Oral examination.

          

INCENTIVES TO FACULTY FOR R&D ACTIVITIES

1. For Research papers presented within the country, the Institute will reimburse Travel expenses Registration fee.
2. For faculty development programme, workshops etc., the Institute will pay the registration charges, TA/DA and accommodation as per the need and seniority of faculty members.

 

RULES FOR FACULTY PURSUING PG COURSES

1. Faculty members pursuing higher qualifications in their respective disciplines shall be granted leave to attend classes, examinations and project work. However, this leave shall be granted only when the faculty does not have class-work during that period.

2. Leave granted against this shall be deducted from the regular vacation period. Those leaving the Institute without compensating this leave have to repay the    salary for that period.

 

GUIDELINES FOR ORIENTATION PROGRAM

1. Briefing About Management And Facilities In The Campus
   • Library: Books, Journals, how to borrow / order for books, lost card/books, conduct in the library.
   • Canteen: Timing, Maintaining neatness in the canteen.
   • Internet: Timings, what to seek on the internet.
   • Departments: names of the departments and HoDs: Staff strength, names if possible.
   • Laboratories – Pertaining to the Department code of conduct in the labs, breakages.
   • Sports facilities.
2. Briefing About The Course / Branch
   • The importance and significance of the branch they have chosen. Major areas of study, utility of your branch in society, course structure, opportunities of employment..
3. Code of conduct in the campus
   • Guidelines about the behavior in the class rooms and labs (responding to attendance, asking questions, when teacher enters / leaves the class room) Greeting of teachers / seniors.
     •  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​While traveling in the Buses
     •  Keeping a note book for each subject
     • Taking down the running notes.
     • Bringing Instruments like calculators etc.

4. Extra / co-curricular activities
   1. Contributing to Times of India daily Newspaper.
   2. Technical Paper Presentation.
   3. Quiz competitions.
   4. How to prepare for Interviews
   5. Cultural activities
   6. How to improve presentation and communication skills.
   7. Attending seminars in the College and outside.

5. UNIVERSITY RULES & EXAMINATION
   1. Examination system
   2. Rules of attendance
   3. Rules on malpractices.

 

GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING LAB WORK

1. All staff members handling the labs and drawing classes should be present in the labs 10 minutes prior to the practical slot to ensure readiness of the laboratory.
2. Attendance must be taken during first 10 minutes. Latecomer’s attendance up to 10 more minutes is taken with red mark. Students coming thereafter be permitted in the lab but attendance not be granted.
3. Each student group should be given lab manual and collect it back after their lab term.
4. Check the observation table noted in the rough notebook and signs the same with date and time.
5. When the students bring their lab submission of experiment performed in the last week, ensure that observation is exactly same as their notebook and then proceed to correct their journal and maintain the submission record.
6. Laboratory submission of the last experiment performed including conclusions is mandatory for permission to perform next experiment. The student who do not submit attendance need not to grant. Late submissions can be accepted only after approval is given by HoD.
7. Inform the parents by SMS or phone regarding the absence of student for the lab. Permit the students attend next practical with due permission of HoD.
8. Daily report be submitted to HoD. SMS and other details for the absentees should also be reported.
9. Prepare list of students who are not eligible to appear for Unit test1, Unit test2, Practical Exam and viva voce examination and submit the same to HoD at appropriate time for necessary action by HoD.

 

STUDENTS VISITS TO THE CANTEEN

1. Students are not permitted to visit the canteen or sports grounds during class timings.  
2. Students are not permitted to write their assignments or journals in the canteen.

 

INDISCIPLINE – PUNISHMENT

Following punishments are to be awarded to students indulging in indiscipline activities.

 

S.No.	Offence	Punishment	Authority to Award
1	Ragging	As per Govt. Orders	Anti-Ragging Committee
2	Disturbing the class by making noise (use of cell phones etc)	Forfeiture of attendance for one day	Any faculty member
3	Disturbing the class by making noise (use of cell phones etc.)	Suspension from the class	Any faculty member
4	Insubordination	Punishment as decided by CDC	CDC
5	Copying in  Examinations	As per University of Mumbai	Unfair means (UFM) committee
6	Damages to the Institute’s property	Recovery of damages from the concerned student(s) / class	HoD/Principal

 

            If any student indulges in indiscipline activities repeatedly, such cases should be reported to the CDC for deciding the nature and quantum of punishment.  Faculty members are advised not to condone indiscipline activities or award punishments, which are not prescribed. 

 

USING CELL PHONES:

1. Students must keep their cell phones in silent mode or switch them off completely while in class room.

2. Students must keep their cell phones in switch off mode in their bag during Internal / External examinations.  Cell phones found in person during examinations shall be confiscated and possession of cell phone shall be treated as malpractice in the examination.