Deemed to be UNIV£ RS J TY

SVKM'S Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

(NMIMS)

(Declared as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of

the UGC Act, 1956)

Student Code of conduct and Guidelines

SVKM'S
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Deemed to be UNIVERSITY
V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai - 400 056, India.
Tel: (91-22) 42355555
Email: [email protected] I Web: www.nmims.edu
NMIMS is very particular about conduct and behaviour of its students in the campus. A
Code of Conduct for students is a set of guidelines and rules that outline the expected
behaviors and responsibilities of students within an educational institution. These codes aim
to create a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.

Student Guidelines

1. About these Guidelines:

• These guidelines provide norms for the daily functioning of the NMIMS and ensure
appropriate usage of infrastructure and effective academic delivery for students.
• These guidelines are applicable for all schools & campuses under NMIMS Deemed­
to-be University located across the country.
• This document of NMIMS is student guidelines, rules and regulations. While efforts
are made to ensure uniformity & consistency between these guidelines and the Rules
& Regulations of NMIMS. In the event of any dispute, the Students Resource Book
will prevail.

• The management has the right to change the guidelines to meet the institutional
objectives and the decision of the management will be binding on the students.

• NMIMS has the right to make any changes as it may deem fit in terms of the program
content, name of the Degree I Diploma, duration, method of delivery, faculty, refund
policy, evaluation norms, standard of passing, guidelines, etc. In case of any dispute
or differences about the program, the decision of the Vice-Chancellor of SVKM' S
NMIMS will be final and binding on all the participants.

• All disputes are subject to Mumbai jurisdiction only.

1. General Guidelines:
1. Code of Conduct:

• The cleanliness of the premises must be maintained by everyone in the NMIMS at all
points in time.

• The use of cell phones on campus is not permitted. Any student found using a cell
phone on campus would be penalized as per the regulations in force from time to time.

• There is an acute shortage of parking space and the students are requested to park their
vehicles outside the premises.
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• Any problem with regard to administrative facility, faculty, classrooms, etc., must
be addressed through the class representative who will take it up with the course
coordinator. In the absence of a satisfactory response, the student may approach the
Assistant Registrar /Deputy Registrar/ Dean/Directors of the school/ Registrar,
NMIMS.

• The mode of Communication with students is via Student Portal / email /Notice Board.
Students are advised to check the Student Portal / email /Notice Board at least once a
day, and not rely on rumor or hearsay in any matter.

• All students are provided with an Identity Card, which they are required, to wear
mandatorily. Entry is strictly through Identity Card and will be monitored by the
NMIMS authorities. A penalty will be levied / action will be taken for non­
compliance. If the student misplaces the original ID-Card, a duplicate ID card be
issued from the school by paying the prescribed fee. ID card is used for access control
to NMIMS campus.

• Students should make use of flap barriers (wherever deployed and operational) to
enter/exit school premises. Biometric Print plus ID card is a mandatory requirement
at NMIMS.

• Students must not use the ID card of any other student.

• In case a student forgets to carry an ID card, they should approach security and
complete the process to get the requested access. Any grievances related to ID Card
should be raised to [email protected]

• Students are requested to keep safety procedures m mind at all times. Fire
extinguishers are placed in strategic areas to ensure the safety and welfare of everyone
at NMIMS. Tampering with fire extinguishers or any part of the fire alarm system is
a serious offense.

• Any person resorting to physical fights will amount to ragging and appropriate action
will be viewed accordingly.

• If any student during the tenure of studentship has a police case in his/ her name,
he/she is liable for appropriate action.

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 • Any comments posted in social media, or print attempting to bring disrepute to
University will be viewed very seriously and will attract severe disciplinary action.

• NMIMS has a zero-tolerance policy towards misbehaviour, discrimination of gender

sensitivity, indulgence into unethical practices including possession and consumption
of drugs, alcoholic drinks, harassment, violence, non- obedience, non-compliance and
any action that will bring disrepute to the University, etc. by any student.

• University will reserve the right to take action appropriately.

• In case of Lecture Cancellation, the course coordinator will inform said changes to
class representatives/ respective students through the Student Portal /email /Notice
Board. Class representatives will not arrange any extra lectures, guest lectures, and
lecture cancellations directly with the faculty on their own.

• Classrooms are fitted with LCD projectors / Smart Boards for the utility of the faculty
and the student. In case a student requires an LCD / Smart Board for his/her
presentation, he/she must make a prior booking through the course coordinator.
Portable LCDs if required are allotted on a first come first serve basis.

CODE OF CONDUCT LINE OF ACTION

Alcohol and Other Drugs

The unlawful possession, use, purchase or distribution of a. Suspension from attending

alcohol, illicit drugs, controlled substances (including college pending an enquiry.
stimulants, depressants, narcotics, or hallucinogenic
drugs) or paraphernalia or the misuse of prescription b. Rustication from the school
drugs including sharing, procuring, buying or using / campus / hostel
differently from the prescribed use or by someone other
than the person for whom it was prescribed.

Assault2 Endangerment or Infliction of Physical

Harm
Suspension from attending
Physical restraint, assault or any other act of violence or college pending an enquiry
use of physical force against any member of the campus
or any act that threatens the use of physical force.

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Banners, Chalking and Posters

Defacing of Campus property by means of Banners, Severe disciplinary action will

Chalking and Posters. be taken.

Bullying, Intimidation, and Stalking

Bullying. Bullying includes any electronic, written, a. Suspension from

verbal or physical act or a series of acts of physical, attending college pending
social or emotional domination that is intended to cause enqmry.
physical or substantial emotional harm to another person
or group. b. Any person resorting to

Intimidation. Intimidation is any verbal, written, or such an act will amount to

electronic threats of violence or other threatening ragging and appropriate

behaviour directed towards another person or group that action will be taken.

reasonably leads the person(s) in the group to fear for

their physical well-being.

Stalking. Stalking is engaging in a course of conduct,

repeated acts or communication towards another person,
including the unauthorized following, which
demonstrates either an intent to put another person
in fear of bodily injury or cause the person substantial
emotional distress.

Discrimination, Including Harassment, Based On a

Protected Class

Discrimination, including harassment, based on an a. Suspension from

individual's sex, race, colour, age, religion, national or attending college pending
ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or
enqmry.
express10n, pregnancy, marital status, medical
condition, veteran status, disability or any other legally
protected classification. b. Rustication from the
school / campus / hostel

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Disorderly Conduct

Excessive noise, which interferes with classes, school

offices or other activities; Unauthorized entry into an
area or a closed meeting.

1. Conduct that restricts or prevents faculty, staff or

Abstain from attendance for the
student employees from performing their duties,
effective lecture / event.
including interruption of meetings, classes or events;

2. Any other action(s) that result in unreasonable

interference with the learning/working environment or
the rights of others.

False Representation a. Suspension from attending

Provide false information or make a misrepresentation college pending enquiry.

to any school office, forgery, alteration, or unauthorized

possession or use of school documents, records, or b. Rustication from the school
instruments of identification, forged or fraudulent / campus / hostel
communications (paper or electronic mail).

Fire Safety

Tampering, interference, misuse, causing damage and/or Severe disciplinary action will
destruction of fire safety and fire prevention equipment be taken.

Theft, Vandalism, or Property Damage a. Suspension from

Theft, negligent, intentional, or accidental damage to attending college pending

enquiry.
personal or school property
b. Rustication from the
school / campus / hostel.

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 Unauthorized Entry or Access/ Unauthorized Use of
school Facilities or Services
a. Suspension from
Unauthorized entry into or presence within enclosed attending college pending
school buildings or areas, construction sites, and student enqmry.
rooms or offices, even when unlocked, is prohibited.

b. Rustication from the

school / campus / hostel

Weapons and Fireworks

a. Suspension from
Possession or use of firearms including rifles, shotguns,
attending college pending
handguns, air guns, and gas-powered guns and all
enqmry.
ammunition or hand-loading equipment, knives etc.

Possession or use of fireworks, dangerous devices,

b. Rustication from the
chemicals, or explosives
school / campus I hostel

2. Discipline Norms and Penalty:

• A disciplinary committee constituted in each school, will look into all cases of indiscipline
related to students. The committee comprises the Chairperson I Head of the Department,
one faculty member and one staff member. The committee will hear each case and
recommend action to the Dean and then to the University. On approval by the Vice
Chancellor, appropriate action will be initiated by the school. For names of committee
members at the school level, refer to part II of SRB.
• The woman Grievance Redressal committee constituted in each school comprises the
Chairperson / Head of the department, one lady member (from faculty or staff), and two
more members of the school. The committee will address all related issues and
recommend action to the Dean and the University. On approval by the Vice Chancellor,
appropriate action will be initiated by the school. For names of committee members at
the school level, refer to part II of SRB.
• NMIMS campus including premises of all schools/colleges and hostels are earmarked as
non-smoking zones. Possession and Consumption of alcoholic beverages / toxic materials
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 and presence on the campus under the influence of alcohol/ toxic material/ addictive
material is a serious offense. Students not meeting attendance requirements will be
punished depending on the gravity of the act. Any student found consuming or in
possession of any objectionable material will be rusticated from the hostel, school and the
campus. Further after enquiry confirmation, the student's name will be struck off from the
roll of the University.
• Impersonation will also lead to rustication and subsequent deletion of the student's name
from the roll of the University after enquiry.
• Students indulging in Sexual Harassment will also be liable to disciplinary action as per
University norms.
• In all matters of indiscipline and indecent behaviour, Chancellor of the University will be
the appellate authority. Ombudsman is appointed by the University who would look into
such cases referred by Chancellor and their decision is final and binding. Violations if any
on the part of the students will be dealt with as per the existing rules, regulations and
provisions. Depending on the gravity of the Act, the student can be rusticated from the
school. NMIMS will not be held responsible for any actions which will be initiated by the
regulatory authority like police, corporation etc.

3. Dress Code:
• NMIMS's visitors include corporate leaders and international visitors. For this
purpose, it becomes essential to adhere to broad guidelines for dress and appearance.
• Students are required to be dressed decently (Half pants, shorts, short skirts, and
bathroom slippers are not allowed).
• For all functions of the School/ University, including Guest lectures, seminars and
conferences students are required to dress in formals, Institute blazer, Tie/ Cravat, and
Lapel Pin.

4. Punctuality
• Classes will begin on time. Late coming is not permitted. Faculty have the authority to
restrict latecomers to enter the classroom.
• Students are required to be present for all events of school/ NMIMS University,
including the Convocation, Sports Day, Republic Day, Independence Day, Guest
lectures, Compulsory workshops, CEO Series, and other events as intimated on the
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 Student Portal / Notice board/ email. A record of attendance will be kept. The
school/NMIMS reserves the right to declare compulsory attendance for any event on
or off campus. Absenteeism in events for which attendance is compulsory will be taken
seriously and will be communicated / displayed on the Student Portal / Notice Board/
email from time to time and / or remark on the transcript or any other decision by the
management.
• Students are required to be in the city on all days of the trimester/semester. If they are
leaving the city for personal or institutional work, they are required to obtain prior
permission from the HOD/Director/Dean. This applies even to those students who are
representing the NMIMS for social, cultural and co-curricular events.
• Students are requested to honour deadlines for submissions of projects, reports,
assignments, forms and any other submission to the school or the faculty concerned.
Students cannot approach faculty members and others to change or extend deadlines.

** Every school ofNMIMS has its own Committee for Monitoring Code of conduct &
Disciplinary Issues

(Deputy Registrar- admin)

(Registrar, NMIMS)