Code of Conduct & Ethics

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT

Core Values of the College

Mutual trust, team work, promotion of social capital, easy sharing of knowledge, skills and resources to create a vibrant society.

We appreciate, respect and promote the perspectives, rights and dignity of each individual.

  • Every faculty member should work within the institutional policies and practices so as to satisfy the vision and mission of the college.
  • Code of Conduct for teaching is mainly governed by the rules and regulations of AICTE, MRSPTU, IKGPTU, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Punjabi University, Patiala, PSBTE, and the Department of Higher Education, Government of Punjab.
  • All faculty members should prepare a lesson/teaching plan well in advance before commencement of the classes.
  • During the period of service, all members of the teaching staff shall employ themselves honestly and efficiently under the Principalship of the Head of the Institution.
  • No member of the staff shall engage in any political activity within the college campus.
  • All the members of the teaching staff must be punctual for classes and should adhere to the timings scheduled for other activities and events.
  • All members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching, must sign regularly in the attendance register maintained by the Head of the Institution.
  • The duties assigned to teachers consist of lectures, practicals, and tutorials in the allocated workload of the individual teacher. In addition, they have to undertake responsibilities of conducting evaluation and invigilation, administrative work, providing counsel to students, and participating in extra-curricular activities and institutional support activities as required.
  • The working hours of the teaching staff shall be according to the prescribed timetable and any other additional duty assigned to them.
  • Mentor-Ward System must be followed by every teacher, and the teachers should take proper care of their group of students by guiding, motivating, counseling, and monitoring them.
  • Every faculty member shall deal impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, economic, social, and physical identity.
  • No faculty member shall act in any manner that violates the decorum or morality within the campus.
  • Refrain from undertaking any other employment and commitment, including private tuitions and coaching classes, which are likely to interfere with their professional responsibilities.
  • Take leave as per rules with prior intimation, keeping in view their particular responsibility for completion of the academic schedule. In case of long leave due to illness or absence without information, the staff member must submit an application for leave along with a medical certificate (issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner), signed by the concerned staff member and countersigned by the concerned authorities, within one week of rejoining the college.
  • Seek to make professional growth continuous through study and research.
  • Express free and frank opinion by participation at professional meetings, seminars, conferences, etc., towards the contribution of knowledge.
  • Respect the right and dignity of the student in expressing his/her opinion.
  • Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, political, economic, social, and physical characteristics.
  • Encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their personalities, and at the same time contribute to community welfare.
  • Inculcate among students a scientific outlook and respect for physical labour and the ideals of democracy, patriotism, and peace.
  • Refrain from inciting students against other students, colleagues, or the administration.

  • Code of Conduct for non-teaching staff is mainly governed by the Acts, Statutes, Ordinances and Service Rules of the Punjab Government.
  • The normal working period for those in the category of non-teaching staff shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a half-hour lunch break on all working days.
  • All staff members should display the highest possible standards of professional behavior.
  • They should be punctual and disciplined towards their work.
  • Every staff member shall maintain the appropriate levels of confidentiality with respect to student and staff records and other sensitive matters.
  • All staff members must refrain from any form of harassment or unlawful discrimination relating to gender, sexuality, age, or marital status in their behavior towards their colleagues, teaching staff, and students.
  • Take leave as per rules with prior intimation, keeping in view their particular responsibility for the completion of assigned work.
  • In case of long leave due to illness or absence without information, the staff member must submit an application for leave along with a medical certificate (issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner). The application should be signed by the concerned staff member and counter-signed by the concerned authorities, and must be submitted within one week of rejoining the college.

  • Students are expected to adhere to the timetable for attending lectures, tutorials, practicals, and other extra-curricular activities.
  • The University rules require a student to have a minimum of 75% attendance in lectures, tutorials, and practicals delivered separately, failing which the student will not be permitted to sit for the University Examination.
  • All Sports students playing at any level (State, National, or International) must have the minimum required attendance as per University rules.
  • Students getting admission on ECA/Sports Quota will not be granted exemption in attendance except under special circumstances.
  • Students' attendance in College functions is mandatory.
  • Students are expected to obtain clearance from the College before the University Examination on the basis of their attendance record and participation in the activities of the College.
  • Students not attending classes for more than ten consecutive days must inform the Principal/HOD/Teacher In-charge in writing; otherwise, their names shall be struck off the rolls of the College.
  • Application for leave is to be made in advance and submitted to the Principal. In case of illness, an application for leave along with a medical certificate (issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner), signed by a parent and countersigned by the concerned teachers, should be submitted within one week of rejoining the College.
  • Students must carry their Identity Card inside the campus.
  • Students must help keep the campus neat and clean.
  • Use of mobile phones during lectures is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this rule will lead to disciplinary action.
  • Students are expected to read notices/circulars displayed on the notice board.
  • Spitting, smoking, and throwing bits of paper on the premises should be avoided.
  • Students should not misuse or make unauthorized use of the College premises or any property on the campus.
  • Students should not indulge in any kind of ragging or activities leading to harassment of any kind towards fellow students.