S.B. College, Ara expects every student to uphold the dignity of the institution and contribute to a safe, respectful, inclusive and academically enriching campus environment. The following Code of Conduct shall guide students in their academic and campus life.

1. Respect and Dignity

Students shall:

Treat teachers, non-teaching staff, fellow students and visitors with courtesy, dignity and respect.

Maintain respectful behaviour and appropriate language within the College and during College-related activities.

Respect diversity and uphold the principles of equality, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.

2. Academic Responsibility

Students shall:

Attend classes and prescribed academic activities regularly and maintain the required attendance.

Be punctual and participate sincerely in teaching-learning activities.

Complete assignments, projects, presentations and other academic work within the prescribed time.

Maintain honesty and integrity in all academic activities and examinations.

Refrain from plagiarism, copying, impersonation, fabrication of information and other forms of academic misconduct.

3. Discipline and Campus Behaviour

Students shall:

Follow all rules, regulations, notices and lawful instructions issued by the College and University authorities.

Maintain discipline and decorum in classrooms, laboratories, library, seminar halls, offices and other College premises.

Carry their valid College Identity Card when required.

Avoid any behaviour that disrupts teaching-learning, examinations or normal functioning of the institution.

4. Prohibition of Ragging and Harassment

Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited.

Students shall not engage in bullying, intimidation, threats, harassment or any form of physical, verbal, psychological or online abuse.

Any such incident should be reported to the appropriate College authority through the prescribed mechanism.

5. Prohibited Activities and Substances

Students shall not:

Possess, consume, distribute or promote intoxicating or prohibited substances on the College premises, as applicable under law and institutional rules.

Carry weapons or engage in unlawful activities within the campus.

Engage in violence, threats or activities that endanger the safety of others.

6. Dress, Decency and Personal Conduct

Students are expected to maintain a neat, decent and appropriate appearance suitable for an academic environment.

Where the College prescribes a specific dress code for particular activities or occasions, students shall follow the applicable instructions.

Personal conduct should reflect dignity, professionalism and respect for the academic environment.

7. Protection of College Property

Students shall use classrooms, furniture, laboratories, library resources, ICT facilities and other institutional property responsibly.

Deliberate damage, defacement, misuse or unauthorized removal of College property is prohibited.

Students may be required to bear the applicable cost of damage caused through deliberate or negligent acts, in accordance with institutional rules.

8. Digital and Social Media Conduct

Students are expected to:

Use digital resources, internet facilities and social media responsibly.

Respect the privacy, dignity and intellectual property of others.

Refrain from sharing abusive, threatening, defamatory, misleading or unauthorized content using the name or identity of the College.

Not represent themselves as an authorized spokesperson of the College without permission.

Follow applicable laws and institutional guidelines relating to digital communication.

9. Cleanliness and Environmental Responsibility

Students shall:

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene on the campus.

Avoid littering and damage to plants, gardens and environmental resources.

Support College initiatives related to cleanliness, environmental awareness and sustainability.

10. Responsible Participation

Students are encouraged to participate actively and responsibly in:

academic and research activities;

seminars, workshops and conferences;

cultural and literary programmes;

sports and physical activities;

student societies and institutional activities;

NSS, NCC and community engagement activities, where applicable.

Participation should be undertaken with discipline, teamwork and respect for institutional procedures.

11. Use of College Communication

Students should regularly check the official College website, notice boards and authorized communication channels for academic and administrative information.

Students are responsible for complying with applicable deadlines and instructions communicated through official channels.

12. Responsibility towards the Institution

Every student is expected to:

uphold the dignity and reputation of S.B. College, Ara;

act honestly, responsibly and respectfully;

protect institutional resources;

contribute positively to the academic environment; and

demonstrate discipline, punctuality, sincerity and social responsibility.

13. Violation and Disciplinary Action

Violation of this Code of Conduct, College rules or applicable University regulations may result in appropriate disciplinary action by the competent authority.

The nature of action shall depend upon the seriousness of the violation and shall be taken in accordance with the applicable College, University and statutory provisions.

Institutional Commitment

The Code of Conduct is intended not merely to regulate student behaviour but to cultivate a culture of integrity, responsibility, mutual respect, discipline and academic excellence. Students are expected to uphold these principles both within the College and while representing the institution outside the campus.