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Code of Conduct

Student code of conduct, dress code, academic integrity and examination rules at USTM

As per the General Code of Conduct for the students of USTM, all students must:

Treat all employees, faculty members, consultants, coaches, volunteers, any other members of the public and other students with respect, dignity, impartiality, courtesy and sensitivity.
Maintain a cooperative and collaborative approach to interpersonal relationships.
Act honestly and ethically in their dealings with University employees, faculty members, consultants, coaches, volunteers, any other members of the public and other students.
Respect the privacy and dignity of employees, faculty members, consultants, coaches, volunteers, any other members of the public and other students.
Ensure that they do not act in a manner that unnecessarily or unreasonably impedes the ability of employees, honorary appointees, consultants, contractors, volunteers, any other members of the public and other students to carry out their study, research or work at the premises of the University.
Ensure that they do not act in a manner that unnecessarily or unreasonably impedes the ability of employees, honorary appointees, consultants, contractors, volunteers, any other members of the public or other students to access or use the resources of the University.
Ensure that they do not become involved in or encourage discrimination against or harassment or bullying of employees, honorary appointees, consultants, contractors, volunteers, any other members of the public or other students.

All students are expected to be in the prescribed dress code of the University.
Students are to be in the formal uniform, University T-Shirt and Department T-Shirt.
During all formal sessions and events, all students are to be present in formal uniform.
Students visiting other institutions representing the University must be in formal uniform with University identity cards.
Inside the campus, students are reminded to be properly attired in a manner befitting the status of University students.
In case of violation of the dress code, disciplinary actions may be taken against the concerned student.
During informal sessions and events, students are expected to dress accordingly to maintain the decorum of the University.
Students are expected to be in proper dress in the campus canteen or hostel canteen.
Wearing indecent dress (i.e. Shorts, Mini-Skirts) is prohibited in the campus.

All students must:

Ensure that their enrolment and progress in their award course is lawful and consistent with the statutes, rules and resolutions of USTM.
Read all official correspondence from the University, including email.
Act ethically and honestly in the preparation, conduct, submission and publication of academic work, and during all forms of assessment, including formal examinations and informal tests.
Avoid any activity or behavior that would unfairly allow or give advantage or disadvantage to another student academically.
Conform to the University's requirements for working with humans, animals and biohazards.
Behave professionally, ethically and respectfully in all dealings with the University's learning partners during extramural placements and practicums.
Use University resources, including ICT resources, in a lawful and ethical manner and for University purposes only, unless special permission has been granted.

All programme and courses of the university have been designed to facilitate learning. The following rules apply in the classroom:

All students are required to wear university uniform in the most decent manners and present themselves in a neat & tidy manner.
All students are to treat the faculty members with utmost respect and dignity.
All students should attend classes regularly, arrive on time, stay through the full period and bring necessary materials.
It is the duty of the students to maintain minimum 75% attendance as prescribed in the attendance policy.
All students are required to have finished the pre-reading of the class contents and be present in classes well prepared.
Talking in class, sleeping, usage of gadgets (unless instructed to), and unnecessary movement in and out of the classroom are strictly prohibited.
It is against University regulations to use tobacco, gutkha, pan-masala or alcoholic products in the classroom.
Students may bring food items and water bottles to the classroom but are fully responsible for keeping the area clean.
Classroom properties must be properly taken care of by students; no damage should be done to desk boards, tables, chairs, projectors, etc.
All students are expected to take all examinations and tests at the scheduled time and turn in all assignments on time.
Students are required to show utmost respect to external examiners, faculties from other departments, higher authorities and guests.

The following rules and regulations govern all USTM examinations, approved by the Controller of Examinations:

Examination candidates should attend for each examination at least fifteen minutes before the designated starting time.
Instructions from the Examination Invigilator must be carried out promptly.
No book, bag/handbag, notes, or other unauthorised material may be brought into the Examination Hall without prior approval of the Invigilator.
Candidates must ensure that there is no writing on any rulers, set-squares, calculators or other requirements brought into the Examination Hall.
Communication with other candidates is not permitted. If an examinee requires assistance, he/she should attract the attention of the Invigilator without disturbing other candidates.
Any behaviour or activity which causes inconvenience or disruption to other examinees is not permitted.
Mobile phones, electronic devices or mobile communication devices are not permitted in the examination halls.