Student Code of Conduct
It is assumed that all students will conduct themselves with maturity and responsibility. They will remain fully respectful to each other, the staff and the faculty members and the infrastructure and facilities. The following rules govern Conduct of students at MICA:
1.1. ANTI-RAGGING POLICY
As per the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) regulations governing Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Technical Institutions, and as per the directive of the Supreme Court of India in this regard, MICA views ragging as a very serious offence and has a strict policy governing the same. To this effect, MICA has in place an Anti-Ragging Squad (comprising of Prof.Subrat Sarangi, Prof. U.T.Rao and Ms. Madhuri Bhardwaj (Assistant Warden), a parent of a current student pursuing education at MICA and a student representative from MCSA/Junior MCSA that shall address all concerns and complaints relating to ragging and any such act which constitute ragging as per the AICTE Act in this regard. These include among others, any conduct by any student or students which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness, which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof, which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty of indulging and abetting ragging.
1.2. GENDER EQUALITY AND ANTI SEXUAL HARASSMENT (GEASH) POLICY
MICA is committed to providing a place of work and study, free of sexual harassment, intimidation or exploitation. It is expected that all students, faculty, staff, and officials will treat one another and visitors to MICA with respect. Anyone violating this policy is subject to disciplinary action. Reports of sexual harassment are taken seriously and will be dealt with promptly. The specific action taken in any particular case depends upon the nature and gravity of the conduct reported and investigated. MICA recognizes that confidentiality is important and will respect the confidentiality and privacy of individuals reporting or accused of sexual harassment to the extent reasonably possible. Reprisals against an individual who in good faith reports, or provides information in an investigation, about behavior that may violate this policy, are against the law of the land as well as the guidelines of this policy. However, disciplinary action may be taken against those that intentionally provide false information. Towards this, MICA has constituted a Gender Equality and Anti-Sexual Harassment (GEASH) Committee (which comprises of Prof. Mini Mathur, Prof. Rasananda Panda, Prof. Harmony Siganporia, Prof. Shubhra Gaur, Mr. Vinit Shah, and one student representative) as per the guidelines of AICTE which addresses all such cases that constitute sexual harassment as per the guidelines drawn by the Supreme Court of India. A comprehensive manual relating to all terms and conditions that govern Gender equality and anti-sexual harassment (GEASH) is available for reference in the CMS.
1.3. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL / DRUGS AND SMOKING ON CAMPUS
Gujarat is a dry State. The State law prohibits consumption of alcohol. Drinking, possession, or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs on the Institute premises and elsewhere is strictly forbidden. Anyone found in inebriated condition or in possession of Alcohol / Drugs will be liable to face disciplinary action and imposition of penalty as appropriate and decided by the Committee, comprising of Prof. Rasananda Panda, Prof. Viral Nagori, Prof. Sunita Mall and Ms. Madhuri Bhardwaj (Assistant Warden). MICA campus is a NO SMOKING zone. Chhota canteen is the only ‘smoking zone’ on the campus. MICA ensures to be an eco-friendly Institution and it discourages pollution of any form.
1.4. Women Helpline Number (24×7): Ms. Madhuri Bharadwaj – +91 9374606600
1.5. GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR
- Abuse, vandalism, theft of Institute property, or unauthorized entry/use of Institute facilities may constitute grounds for immediate dismissal.
Students who knowingly obstruct or disrupt Institute activities may be subject to disciplinary action; disorderly conduct shall include acts which violate the rights of others, which tend to break the peace, or which are deemed lewd, indecent, or obscene.
- All forms of dishonesty, including cheating, knowingly furnishing false information to the Institute, forgery, alteration, or fraudulent use of Institute documents or instruments, identification with intent to defraud, and plagiarism, will be dealt with severely. Assault to any student or person on-Campus/Off-Campus during the term of the programme will be dealt with severely.
- Students are expected to behave in an ethical and moral manner during their stay at MICA and not engage in any corrupt practices. Failure to observe this could result in dismissal.