Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Students, Teachers, Governing Body, and Non-Teaching Staff

Wearing the identity card is mandatory within the college campus.
Students should attend classes regularly and punctually.
Active participation in outreach programs organized by NSS, extracurricular activities, and sports is encouraged.
The use of internet, computers, laptops, and tablets on the campus should be strictly for academic purposes only.
Smoking and drinking are prohibited within the college campus.
Students should contribute to maintaining the cleanliness of the campus.
Any damage caused to college property will be treated as a punishable offense.
In case of loss or damage to library books, 80% of the current value will be recovered.
All students must attend the induction meeting chaired by the principal or organized by the department at the beginning of each academic session.
Regular attendance is mandatory, as irregularity affects studies and the overall discipline of the student. Without the required attendance, no student is allowed to sit for examinations except under special circumstances.
Students not adhering to the college's rules may face disciplinary action, ranging from fines to expulsion.
Students with chronic communicable diseases or illnesses should inform the college authorities before admission.

Teachers (including the Principal) are subject to disciplinary actions as per the West Bengal College Teachers (Security of Service) Act, 1975.
Disciplinary actions will be taken for reasons such as neglect of duty, dereliction of duty, unauthorized work, misconduct, insubordination, misuse of college property, and other violations listed in the West Bengal Universities and Colleges (Administration & Regulation) Act, 2017 and the Statute of Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University.
Disciplinary measures include:

Censure and recording it in the Service Book
Recovery of pay for losses caused by negligence
Withholding of increments or career advancement
Suspension or compulsory retirement
Removal from service, which will not disqualify the teacher from future employment

Teachers will be informed of charges and given an opportunity to be heard before any disciplinary action is taken.
Appeals against disciplinary actions can be made within 30 days to the Governing Body or Director of Public Instruction, West Bengal.
Corrective actions, such as written caution, may be taken for minor offenses.

Reviewing academic performance and university examination results.
Ensuring compliance with university Acts and Statutes regarding teaching, staff appointments, and resources.
Managing financial resources and maintaining infrastructure and facilities.
Maintaining discipline among students and staff.

The Governing Body may form sub-committees (e.g., Academic and Finance SubCommittees) to assist in college administration.
The Governing Body can enter into collaborative arrangements with other institutions for academic cooperation.
Meetings should be held at least six times a year, with the quorum being 50% of the total members.
The Secretary is responsible for convening meetings, maintaining records, and managing finances.

All non-teaching staff must uphold professionalism and contribute to the college's mission of excellence in education.
Staff members should foster a compassionate and respectful work environment, maintaining positive relations with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders
Disputes should be resolved through the college's established grievance redressal process.
Staff must be sensitive to gender equality and respect all individuals, promoting equal opportunities for all.
A strong sense of impartiality and respect for diversity should guide all professional interactions.
Special care should be taken to accommodate the needs of differently-abled persons.
Non-teaching staff should support academic and extracurricular activities to help achieve the institution’s overall goals.
All staff are expected to reflect the institution's values in their conduct, attire, and communication.
The promotion of a clean and green campus is a shared responsibility among all staff members.
By following these codes, each group contributes to maintaining a respectful, productive, and inclusive environment at the college.