Student Code Of Conduct

Student Discipline

This section contains the Conduct and Disciplinary Rules applicable to students enrolled at Bhagwant Global University, Kotdwar.

General Disciplinary Rules

• In all circumstances and places, a BGU student shall ensure that the University's honor and reputation are upheld.
• Students shall be in University uniform whenever they attend academic/extra-academic activities on a university campus or as advised occasionally. (Wednesdays of each week shall be a casual day. However, casual dress should be decent.)
• All students must wear their photo identity card (Student ID Card) provided by the University while on campus.
• All students shall display habits of humility, humbleness, obedience, and compassion.
• The students are expected to move silently through the corridors to prevent disturbing the nearby classes and laboratories. They must refrain from sitting on the parapet walls.
• For any study-related matters, the student must contact the teacher who taught the subject first. If the problem is not resolved in two working days, they may contact the Dean or Dean of Student Welfare.
• For hostel-related problems, she/he must contact the concerned warden. If the issue is not resolved in two working days, she/he may contact the Chief Warden or Dean of Student Welfare.
• For any other personal or professional grievances/problems, the student can contact their class teacher, HOD, or Dean / DSW.
• Drinking alcohol/ substance abuse/ smoking / chewing tobacco is strictly prohibited on the University premises. Strict disciplinary action, which may amount to suspension/expulsion, shall be initiated for anyone indulging.
• Students are prohibited from holding meetings or entertainment programs on University premises or collecting money for any purpose within the University without the due approval of the competent authority.

Class Room Disciplinary Rules

1. Every student must arrive on time at the University and attend lectures and practical classes punctually. The students are not permitted to enter the classroom once the teacher has entered.
2. Student attendance shall be marked at the beginning of the theory/practical class.
3. No student can leave the classroom without the teacher's approval or until the teacher has exited the room.
4. An inattentive student or one who makes mischief in a class can be expelled from the class by the teacher.
5. Each student is expected to maintain decency while going from one classroom to another.

Attendance Rules

1. Every student must maintain 75 % of attendance in a semester in each subject.
2. Student attendance shall be marked at the beginning of the theory/practical class.
3. Condonation of shortage of attendance may be granted by the Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor only up to 10 percent based on medical background or any valid reasons.
4. To avail of the facility of the above point, the student has to put an application to his/her Dean; if the Dean is satisfied, s/he may forward the application to authority.

Behaviour in Library and Laboratory

• Students are not allowed to carry their bags inside the laboratory.
• Gossiping/chit-chat are strictly prohibited inside the library/laboratory.
• A student who willfully damages campus property will be punished in accordance with the Proctorial Committee's discretion.
• Books and other University property are their responsibility once they are in the student's possession. In the event of damage or loss, they are expected to replace or pay for them.
• Books and other University property are their responsibility once they are in the student's possession. In the event of damage or loss, they are expected to replace or pay for them.
• Students must return the issued material or books within the due date. Otherwise, they must bear the penalty of Rs. 10 per day.

Ragging and Harassment

• As per the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, ragging in any form within or outside the University campus is a punishable offense.
• Any student who proceeds to participate in, abets, or propagates ragging within or outside the University will be punished as stipulated in the rules.
• Any students found indulged in ragging activity may be rusticated from the University.
• Disciplinary action as per rules laid down by the University may be invoked against a student when any of the following allegations is made:
  1. Sexual, racial, physical or other harassment.
  2. Threatening, abusive, disorderly, irregular, or unreasonable behavior (that causes others to fear or be distressed).
  3. Disrespect for University Dignitaries.
  4. Fraud, deception, dishonesty, or misappropriation of funds, assets, records, or documents held by the University.
  5. Conduct that constitutes a criminal offense.
  6. Failure to comply with rules, regulations, code of conduct, or procedures.