Programme structure
Every employee shall at all times
- Maintain absolute integrity, decorum of conduct, devotion and commitment to duty
- Carry out orders and act according to instructions of superiors regarding official duties
- Not do anything unbecoming of a staff member of the University
- Not commit any act prejudicial to the interest of the University
Disciplinary Rules
The following acts are treated as minor misconduct:
- Negligence or failure to perform assigned duties
- Unauthorized absence
- Habitual late / irregular attendance
- Negligence or failure to perform assigned duties
- Unauthorized absence
- Habitual late / irregular attendance
The following acts are treated as major misconduct and attract strict disciplinary action
- Furnishing false information about age, qualifications, marks, or previous employment at joining.
- Taking or giving bribes.
- Dishonesty, theft, fraud, or damage to University property or documents.
- Drunken, riotous, indecent, or disorderly behaviour.
- Gambling within University premises.
- Wilful insubordination or disobedience.
- Refusal to accept official communications or charge sheets.
- Acts amounting to a criminal offence or involving moral turpitude.
- Unauthorized sharing of official University documents or information.
- Lending or borrowing money, or accepting expensive gifts from parties dealing with the University.
- Conviction by a court of law.
- Sexual harassment.
- Threatening or intimidating employees.
- Possession of illegal or unauthorized weapons or firearms.
- Engaging in outside business that conflicts with University work.
- Holding unauthorized meetings, engaging in political or union activities, or collecting funds during working hours.
- Participating in illegal strikes or slowdowns.
- Distributing handbills or posters that affect discipline.
- Punching attendance for another employee.
- Spreading false information or rumours.
- Signing attendance for both sessions at the same time.
- Unauthorized absence exceeding 10 consecutive days.
The following acts are treated as minor misconduct:
- For misconduct by faculty or staff, an Enquiry Committee is constituted by:
- Vice Chancellor (for faculty cases).
- Registrar or higher authority (for non-faculty cases).
- Enquiry Officer(s) may be:
- Senior University officers.
- External persons (if required).
- Action is taken after:
- Submission of the enquiry report.
- Providing a proper opportunity of hearing.
- Approval of the competent authority.
- An appeal may be made to the Chancellor within 30 days from the date of the action order.
The following acts are treated as minor misconduct:
- Follow the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Place student interest above personal gain.
- Be neatly dressed and well-groomed.
- Be pleasant, tactful, and considerate.
- Be punctual and schedule-oriented.
- Respond promptly to student queries.
- Maintain professional email etiquette.
- Keep internal communications confidential.
- Avoid politics and controversial arguments.
Employees must not
- Promise more than they can deliver.
- Lie or misrepresent facts.
- Act without considering the consequences.
- Fail to submit required reports.
- Criticize others in a non-constructive manner.
- Engage in political or religious arguments in the workplace.
- Sign contracts on behalf of the University without written authorization from the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor.
- Enter into agreements without prior approval, as such agreements are considered null and void.
