STUDENT MANUAL

JUNE 2020

Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management

Gratitude to the Founders

Our board of Trustees

Governing Council

List of Inistitutions

Foreword

About SET

About SICM

Principles Message

Admission rules 1

Admission process 1

Institution fee policy 2

Fee refund policy 2

Scholarship policy 2

Academic regulations 3

Academiccalendar 3

Attendance requirements Attendancepolicy 3

Academic performance, evaluation, grading and provision of results. 4

Course regulations and curriculum 4

College timings 4

Code of conduct forstudents 5

Computer laboratoryrules 6

Hostel facility 6

Grievance redressal cell 6

Defacement/damage/theft of college property 7

Banned substances 7

Co-curricular and extra - curricular activities 7

NSS, ECO MITRA, YRC AND NCC POLICY 8

Library policy andrules 8

Medical carepolicy 8

Parking facility 10

Sportspolicy 10

The Counselingcell 10

Value added course 10

Placement assistance 10

Anti-raggingpolicy 10

Policy for prevention of sexual harassment 11

College team selection and participation in external activities 11

Sports policy 11

Promotion of student leadership 12

Recognition credentials to students 12

Policy For Certificate Courses 13

Training for competitive examinations. 13

Jurisdiction 13

INDEX

CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER

The Seshadripuram Educational Trust was founded in 1930 by two lady educational enthusiasts viz.

Smt. Anandamma and Smt. Seethamma who started a primary school with about 20 children in two

rooms.The institution has grown from strength to strength and today the total strength of students is

about 20,000. The Trust runs 34 educational institutions all over Karnataka from kinder garden to

postgraduate courses. The institution has about 1,200 employees including supporting and part time

staff.

Smt. Late Anandamma Smt. Late Seethamma

Seshadripuram Educational Trust

Gratitude to the Founders

Shri Paramashivaiah G

Shri C.Purushotham

Shri B.Shankar

Shri W.P.Shivakumar

Shri G.N.Somasekher

Shri T.V.Sriramu

Shri S.Suresh

Shri Vijaya Kumar W.D.

Shri W.G.Ramakrishna

Shri B.A.Ananthram

Shri W.D.Ashok

Prof. C.L.Basavarajaiah

Dr. A.C.Chandrashekar Raju

Shri K.P.C.Swamy

Shri N.P.Karthik

Shri K.Krishnaswamy

Shri H.K.Lingaraju

Shri B.C.Lokanath

Shri W.P.Manjunath

Prof. K.P.Narasimha Murthy

Shri W.P.Manjunath

Shri T.V.Maruthi

Shri Mruthyunjaya R.B

Shri H.N.Muddukrishna

Shri P.C.Narayana

Shri V.Narayanaswamy

ShriM.S.NatarajHon. Asst. Secretary

ShriN.R.PanditharadhyaPresident

ShriT.S.HenjarappaVice - President

ShriW.H.Anil KumarVice - President

ShriB.M.ParthasarathyHon. Treasurer

Dr.WoodayP.KrishnaHon. General Secretary

Shri .S.SheshanarayanaHon. Joint Secretary

OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management

FACULTY MANUAL

Governing Council for the A.Y.2019-20.

Name Designation

Sri N. R. Panditharadhya President.

Sri T. S. Henjarappa Vice-President

Sri W. H. Anil Kumar VicePresident

Sri B.M. Parthasarathy Hon. Treasurer

Dr. Wooday. P. Krishna Hon.Gen.Secretary

Sri S. Seshanarayana Hon. Joint Secretary

Sri M.S.Nataraj Hon.Asst.Secretary

Smt.Chandrakala S Aradhya Member

Prof. Basavarajaiah. C. L Member

Sri B. C. Lokanath Member

Sri K. Krishnaswamy Member

Sri Maruthi. T. V Member

Sri Shadakshari. S Member

Sri Suresh. S Member

Sri Swamy. K. P. C Member

Sri W. D. Vijay Kumar Member

Dr. B. A. Anuradha Syndicate Member-BCU Nominee

Prof. G.K Manjunath Principal - SCPUC.

Dr. Poornima S. Staff Secretary

Prof. Vidya Shivannavar Principal

Smt. Kumkum Kadam Office Superintendent

Sri W. G. RamakrishnaChairman

Seshadripuram Group of Institutions

About Seshadripuram Educational Trust

Seshadripuram Educational Trust (SET), a Public Charitable Trust, was established

in the year 1980. The parent body Seshadripuram Educational Association, was

registered in 1944.

'A great journey begins with a small step.'

Proving this statement true, it all began in 1930 when two women educational

enthusiasts took up a noble initiative. It can be proudly stated that Seshadripuram

Group of Institutions was founded originally as a- 'start-up' initiative by these two

women entrepreneurs, Smt. Anandamma and Smt. Seethamma.

At present, Seshadripuram Educational Trust runs 32 educational institutions

ranging from Kindergarten to PhD courses comprising of 9 schools, 8 pre university

colleges, 8 degree colleges, 3 Post Graduate colleges, 1 Global Academy, 1 Law

College and 2 Research Centres.

The reason is that the foundation which they had laid with complete dedication and

sincerity has strengthened over the years. The seeds of their noble deeds have borne

rich fruit. The educational institutions under the Trust have grown from strength to

strength and benefited generation after generation of students. It has been providing

quality education to students from all strata of society, irrespective of their economic

or ethnic backgrounds. Gender bias or social discrimination find no place here.

Vision and Mission of SET

• Seshadripuram Education Trust aims to surge ahead with a Dynamic Outlook,

Dedicated Mindset, Progressive Approach.

• Seshadripuram Educational Trust believes that every individual from each stratum of

society needs affordable, relevant, and quality education to fulfill personal

aspirations.

• To impart academic education as well as life transforming values to each and every

student, irrespective of their socio-economic or financial background.

• To constantly strive towards meeting this social need by inclusion and expansion of

newer streams of education in its institutions and provide world class infrastructure

for learning, research and application of knowledge.

In fulfillment of its Vision, the Trust commits itself to a Mission to excel in all its

activities to create an atmosphere of effective learning, generate a spirit to excel,

induce healthy challenges and competitiveness, encourage sustainable

accomplishments and ensures empowerment at all levels- right from an individual to

the society & nation.

• Thus the Trust's goal is to emerge as a global conglomerate of premier academic

institutions, each taking pride in having nurtured knowledge that will lead to

happiness and harmony, peace and prosperity.

About Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management

Quality education is the hallmark of excellence. Seshadripuram Institute of

Commerce and Management, is working to enhance institutional culture to better

serve the needs of an ever changing and dynamic learning community. Since 2005,

we bear the torch of education which heightens the path of life.

As said by Swami Vivekananda "Real education is one by which character is

formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded and by which one

can stand on one's own feet", our college is here to kindle the flame of Knowledge,

Truth and Tolerance

SICM is a hallmark of quality education, which provides responsive, significant and

eternal learning. It nurtures the holistic development of the students complimenting

the academic with the extracurricular activities. The learning culture evolved here is

for the life time and not just for graduation. Good infrastructure facilities are the

foundation upon which a college we carry out its functions fruitfully. We are proud

to say that college houses an array of facilities which takes care of the basic human

as well as academic and recreational needs of students. The infrastructural facilities

are adequate, conductive, techno-savvy and ICT enabled. The external ambience is

clean and eco-friendly. Periodic maintenance is ensured. The college campus has

spacious and well ventilated lecture halls, well equipped library. It also gives a good

platform to interact with peers, resource persons to learn more.

Vision of SICM

To be an institution that strives to provide responsive, significant and eternal

learning.

Mission of SICM

To evolve as a sustainable learning community resource and a leader in creating and

disseminating knowledge.

To establish and maintain partnerships with stakeholders for quality excellence.

Motto

We strongly believe in academic ethics and our motto is: “Inspiring possibilities”

SICM Goals

• Achieve excellence in higher education and make it relevant and purposeful.

• Apply the latest technology for improving teaching - learning processes.

• Encourage the staff for periodically updating their knowledge and skills through

faculty development programs.

Core values of SICM

• To govern the practices of the institution based on values and morals principles

• To integrate ethical principles and goals in every action of the institution

• To recognise, understand, harmonize and facilitate ethical integrity and making it the

guiding light of all institutional endeavours

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE FOR STUDENT MANUAL

This Student Manual will be important resources for you throughout the year. It includes

information about SICM policies and procedures, details on Co-curricular activities, and

information related to whom to ask or whom to contact for your concern. We want to ensure

you to have the information to make your journey at SICM fruitful and successful.

I thank the Editorial Members and Members of IQAC who have put their sincere efforts in

bringing out this Manual.

TEACHING STAFF LIST 2019-20

Sl.No.Name Designation

1 Smt.Vidya Shivannavar Principal

2 Sri. Dilip Kumar Yadav Associate.Professor,HOD in Hindi

3 Sri Lakshminarayan.H.N Associate Professor in Kannada

4 Smt. Punitha G Associate Professor,HOD in Commerce

5 Sri Pramod A.V Associate Professor in Commerce

6 Sri Amar H.A Associate Professor in Commerce

7 Smt. Suma B.G Associate Professor in Commerce

8 Smt.Bhuvaneshwari.R.S Associate Professor, HOD in English

9 Sri Ravishankar B S Associate Professor in Commerce

10 Smt.Sharada.S Associate Prof. in Commerce

11 Dr.Poornima.S Associate Professor, HOD in Kannada

12 Sri Chikkarangaswamy.R Physical Education Director

13 Sri Suresh R.B Asst.Prof. in Commerce

14 Smt.Asha.P.T Librarian

15 Smt. Shilpa C.S Asst.Prof. in Commerce

16 Ms. Poojetha B V Asst.Prof. in Commerce

17 Smt. Vinija C Asst.Prof. in Commerce

18 Sri Bharath.P.N Asst.Prof. in English

19 Smt. Sindhu U Jadhav Asst.Prof. in Commerce

20 Smt.Asha.S Asst.Prof. in Commerce

21 Ms.Akhila devi S Asst.Prof. in Commerce

22 Sri.Akarsh Kumar Singh.B.P Asst.Prof. in Commerce

23 Smt.Priyanka .B Asst.Prof. in Commerce

24 Ms.Spandana.V.R Asst.Prof. in Commerce

25 Smt.Kavitha.B Asst.Prof. HOD in Sanskrit

26 Smt. Manjushree.R Asst.Prof. in Commerce

27 Ms. Netravathi.E Asst.Prof. in Commerce

28 Smt.Ujwala Prasad Asst.Prof. in Commerce

29 Sri Suresha.B Asst.Prof. in Commerce

GUEST FACULTY

1 Smt.Varija Hebbar Non‐core

2 Pavan Kumar.D Guest Lecturer

3 Pratap Kumar.C Non‐core

4 Ramachandra.V Non‐core

The present day higher education institutions are striving towards creating aconducive environment to

ensure the smooth functioning with the belief that necessary awareness has to be created from time to

time to the students relating to their do's and don'ts, as they put their first step in tohigher education after

attaining the age of majority.

Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management, an institution affiliated to Bengaluru Central

University has come out with the policies and procedures including the nomenclature inclusive of the

moral and ethical values that the student has to pass through from the time of entry till graduation. The

objective of the handbook is to educate the students and also their parents relating to the applied rules

drafted internally by the institution and external rules which influence the student during the course of

their tenure of stay in the institution.

The college trains the students to practice these policies in accordance with the Vision of the

Seshadripuram Educational Trust in creating the socially responsible citizens to be fully equipped for a

successful global career and to be good human beings. Therefore, it is vital that every student learns

accountability and commitment to maintain discipline, decorum and conformity to all the Regulations,

Policies and Code of Conduct of the College.

Chief Editor:

Pramod A V

Associate Professor

Department of Commerce

Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management

Editor:

Suresha B

Assistant Professor

Department of Commerce

Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management

STUDENT HANDBOOK: RULES, POLICIES AND CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE STUDENTS

ADMISSION RULES

The students shall be admitted to a study Course of the College subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria as prescribed from time to time by the Bengaluru Central University for the concerned Course of study.

The admissions shall be open to all persons irrespective of caste, class, creed, gender or nationality. All admissions shall be made on the basis of merit as per the rules and guidelines prescribed by the Government of Karnataka.Seat matrix allotment is followed based on below guidelines:

CATEGORY PERCENTAGE

GENERAL MERIT 50%

SC 15%

ST 3%

CAT I 4%

CAT IIA 15%

CAT IIB 4%

CAT IIIA 4%

CAT IIIB 5%

A student admitted to a Course of study, shall continue to remain registered for such a Course, till she/he

passes out the Course or she/he withdraws from the Course in accordance with the then prevalent

Regulations of the University.

ADMISSION PROCESS

The provisional admission process criterion is fulfilled only if the student undergoes the following

procedure with following documents.

l Original Provisional marks card issued by the previous college l Attested caste certificatel 4 Passport size photos l Demand draft payable: Principal, SICMl Migration certificate for Non Karnataka / CBSE / ICSE candidatesl Parents to accompany for the admission process

The institution makes the approval of the admission based on the documents from the affiliating

university, the students are provided with Unique Register Number and Student Identification Number

for further contact with University and the Institution.

The Student admitted to a Course of study is given the provisional admission unless all the documents

required fulfilling the admission criteria is submitted in original to the Institution.

If a student desires to join the College on the basis of Lateral Entry (Post Diploma) or transfer of credits

from other Institutes/Universities during the Course, she/he shall be examined for eligibility for

admission as per theprocedureandcriterialaiddownintheAcademicRegulationsofthe Bengaluru Central

UniversityandtheconcernedCourse Regulations, and admission shall be dependent on his/her

eligibility so determined.

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INSTITUTION FEE POLICY

Institution is run by the administration of the Trust, fees charged to a student is fixed by the Trust finance committee and budget committee in presence of Board of Trustees in the Board meeting, prior to which the consultation of the Head of the Institutions are taken through proposed fee structure. Fee structure is communicated at the time of admission to the students.

The Head of Institution is given discretionary powers in collection of fees based on the prevailing situation necessary installments can be decided.Fees once remitted to the college will not be refunded, in case if student decides to get admitted elsewhere, college issues no objection certificate and will not ask student to pay the remaining course fee except for that academic year.

Payment of fees can be made in and the amount must be paid only in the form of.....

i. Bank DemandDraft

ii. Net-banking

iii. Credit/Debit Card

Note: Cheques are notaccepted.

The policies relating to the college Fee are prerogative of Institution and may change from time to time. Such changes shall be binding on all thestudents. All disputes arising out of or in connection with this are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Bengaluru.

FEE REFUND POLICY

The students after enrolling into the college are on a provisional admission until the approval is done by the Bengaluru Central University. If the student wishes to withdraw before the approval permission is given by the college to join any other institution by receiving a letter of cancellation of admission. Fees collected by the college are refunded as per the policy of the Seshadripuram Educational Trust.

SCHOLARSHIP POLICY

The College awards several scholarships to encourage meritorious students and support deserving students. In addition to merit scholarships, the College provides scholarships to students who have excelled in Sports, NCC and Cultural Activities. The college is committed to support deserving students whose father/mother are Defence/Ex-Service(Armed Forces) personnel, differently abled students, students from economically weaker sections/SC/ST/Minority backgrounds.

Merit Scholarship

95% and above Waiver of Management fees

90% to 94.99% Rs 10,000

Sports Scholarship

All India inter-university Participation Rs 5,000

National Level Participations Rs 5,000

Scholarships are restricted to the College Fee only are applicable for the first year of the relevant Courseonly. Prescribed fee of the College shall be paid from the second year of the Course till completion of theCourse.

International Level Participations, NCC Scholarship (Republic Day Participation) scholarship is provided based on the recommendation by the Head of the Institution and the amount is decided by the management.

Receiving any scholarship shall not be a matter of right for the student. Awarding of scholarship/s shall be the sole discretion of theCollege.

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The various categories and details of Scholarships offered by the College shall be notified by the College at the time of admission to a new AcademicYear.

Since the college is affiliated to a Government University, enrolled students can apply for any scholarship based on their eligibility from the government for which necessary assistance will be provided by the college.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Every student will be given a copy of prospectus of the College and the concerned Course Regulations and Curriculum, which specifies all the academic requirements and provisions for the Course of study. The same is available on the college website (www.sicm.edu.in).

The student and parents must read these documents so that they are well aware of the Regulations, Policies and Rules of the college. The students are required to comply with all the Regulations, Policies and Rules issued by the Bengaluru Central University from time to time.

ACADEMICCALENDAR

The institution is affiliated to Bengaluru Central University, the academic calendar is issued by University which has to be adhered by the institution, students are informed about their academic calendar and later the internal evaluation and internal calendar of events will be shared with the students and uploaded on the college website.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

To maintain high standards of academics, the College exhorts every student to attend every Lecture, Tutorial, Practical Classes and other Co-Curricular activities mandated by the Course Regulations and Curriculum related to the concerned subject.

Every student must attend every class scheduled in the Time-Table notified by the college. The attendance requirement shall be a minimum of 75% of the classes as the norms actually conducted in every subject of the course the student has registered for in the Academic Term.

A student with shortage of attendance (i.e., less than 75% of the classes actually conducted in every subject in the concerned Academic Term), shall not be permitted to appear in the End Term Final Examinations of the Course(s) in which the attendance shortfall exists, irrespective of the student's academic performance in the continuousassessments.

The college has Attendance and Course Tracking System (ACTS), Parents' Relation Center (PRC)as its core committee looking to the aspects of attendance of the students.

ATTENDANCEPOLICY

Attendance will be recorded in the Attendance Registerby the concerned Course Instructor in every Lecture, Tutorial, and Practical Class as scheduled in the concerned Time-Table for the Course of study.

The student shall be informed of her/his attendance records every month, that the concerned student is aware of any shortage of attendance, as applicable. The student is expected to take note of such periodic notifications regarding shortage of attendance and ensure that the minimum attendance criteria are complied with.

The parent/legal guardian of the student who is absent in any class is informed of the absence of the student through mobile/ postal communications. These communications are sent to the mobile numbers/ postal communication address provided by the students/parents at the time of admission.

The student and parents of the student are solely responsible to intimate to the college if there is a change in the mobile number and postal communicationaddress.

The parent/legal guardian of the student whose attendance is below 75% (as on the date of generating the attendance record), shall be informed accordingly.

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The parent/legal guardian concerned is expected to take such notifications seriously and advise her/his ward to attend classes regularly.

The parent/guardian when called up on to the college is advised to meet the concerned Class teacher, Mentor and Principal.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, GRADING AND PROVISION OF RESULTS.

The criteria and process of Academic Performance Evaluation, Grading is prescribed by the Bengaluru Central University. The concerned Course Regulations and Curriculum also prescribe the methods of assessments and the weightage associated with the various components of assessments. All the students must read these Regulations and adhere accordingly.

COURSE REGULATIONS AND CURRICULUM

Every student admitted to the 1st Year of any Course of study shall receive a copy of the concerned Course Regulations and Curriculum at the commencement of the 1st Academic Year of the course of study.

In case of changes in the course Regulations and Curriculum at any stage of the course of study, every student shall receive a copy of the revised and updated course Regulations and Curriculum.

COLLEGE TIMINGS

Monday to Saturday : 7.30 am to 02.10 pm

Period Timings

1 7.30 am to 8.30 am

2 8.30 am to 9.30 pm

Break 9.30 am to 10.00 am

3 10.00 am to 11.00 am

4 11.00 am to 12.00 noon

Short Break 12.00 noon to 12.10 pm

5 12.10 pm to 01.10 pm

6 1:10 pm to 02.10 pm

Class Time-Table: TheClass Time-Table is published at the beginning of each semester. Each class/period is of 60minutesduration.The college reserves the right to extend the class timings in the academic interests of thestudents.Every student must be present inside the classroom on time for every class.

Latecomers: All students are required to be present in the college Campus and class on time (7:30am). Any student who comes late to the college is not permitted to attend the first two periods. Such students are required to be in the Library and attend the remainingClasses/Periods.Special training classes, extra classes and other co-curricular activities may be conducted on specified timings on any day as notified by the college. All students must attend such notified activities without fail.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS

Every student shall observe discipline, decorum and proudly contribute to the academic ambience and prestige of the college. Students must treat each other with dignity and spirit of friendship and brotherhood to create and nurture harmonious student community.

Every student must respect the faculty members and every staff member of the college.

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Student Identity Card

l Every student admitted to the college is provided with an identity Card. The student should wear and display the Identity Card at all times in the college campus.

l A student is not allowed into the college Campus without the IdentityCard.

l A student must produce the Identity Card to use any college facility like Library, Primary Medical Centre, Canteen, Laboratories, etc.

l Every student should preserve the Identity Card and not give it to any other student or outsider for any purpose. Any misuse of the Identity Card (self or others) will lead to disciplinary action against the student, including expulsion from thecollege.

l The college reserves the right to ask the students to surrender their Identity Card without assigning anyreason.

l In case a student loses the Identity Card, she/he should apply for a fresh Identity Card along with a penalty fee prescribed by thecollege.

Student Dress Code

Management students studying BBA course have to compulsorily wear Uniform with blazer on Monday and Thursday, failing to which they are not allowed to attend the classes, on other days the students have to adhere to following dress code:

Boys : Must be in collared t-shirts/ shirts, decent pants, shoes & formal hairstyles.

Girls : Must wear sleeved Salwars and Knee length Kurthis.

Restricted Use of Mobile phones in the College

Use of Mobile Phones is strictly prohibited in the college premises, which includes Classrooms, Laboratories, Workshop and Library.AnyStudentusingmobilephoneinrestrictedareasis cautioned and the mobile phone will be confiscated.

Student Discipline in the College Campus

A student shall not indulge in any act of indiscipline which includes:

l Misbehavior with a fellow student, faculty or staff or any person in thecollege.

l Violent, indecent, disorderly, threatening, intimidating or offensive behavior or language (whether expressed orally, in writing or electronically, including blogs, social networking websites and other electronic means);

l Any kind ofbetting/gambling;

l Any act of malpractice related to any examination/test/evaluation process/ conducted.

l Littering in the Campus includingclassrooms;

l Mass Bunking of classes and other activities. Causing disruption in any manner in the functioning of thecollege.

l Physical assault or threat to use physical force against any officer, academic staff, administrative staff, other employee or student of the college.

l Carrying, or use of or threat to use, any weapons, prohibited items orchemicals;

l Violation of status, dignity and honor of students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and/or using abusive language against them and/or indulging in any activity that tends to deride them or tarnish theirreputation;

l Any behavior which could constitute or be construed as discrimination or harassment on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender re-assignment, race, religion, disability or age of any student or member of staff of the college, or any visitor to thecollege.

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l Theft, misappropriation, unauthorized use or misuse of property, or the property of its students, staff orvisitors.

l Ragging is strictly prohibited. Indulging in any activity that amounts to ragging or any similar act shall result in the student being summarily suspended from thecollege.

l Indulging in any act either singly or with others that creates disturbance within any part of the Campus/class rooms or indulging in any activity that obstructs the smooth conduct of classes and/or academic work within the campus;

l Indulging or promoting any business or trading activity within the University Campus,

l Raising any slogans or indulging in any violent activity in pursuance of any demands or issues.

COMPUTER LABORATORY RULES

v Carry College ID card.

v Late coming is prohibited.

v Entry -Exit signatures to be affixed.

v Associate yourself with the assigned system only.

v Position of observation and recording in book is mandatory.

v Leave belongings, foot ware on the place provided.

v Adhere to lab timings

v Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are prohibited.

v Conversion, discussion loud talking and sleeping are strictly prohibited.

v Carrying and using eatables and beverages are banned.

v Cleanliness should be maintained.

v Tampering through personal IDs, outside gadgets will be viewed seriously.

v Pen drive, CDs and other attachments are banned

v Installation of unofficial software will attract heavy penalty.

v Modifying and altering computer settings will lead to suspension.

v Peer unauthorized exchange of accessories or strictly prohibited.

v Exchange of peripheral is totally banned.

v Self -intoxication repair any system will be viewed seriously.

v Physical instruction to hardware and furniture will attract fines.

v Computer games are totally prohibited

v Use of internet is allowed for academic purpose only

v Downloading/ uploading is prohibited

v Damage to personal belongings will not be borne by college.

v Violation of any of above rules will attract expulsion from college.

HOSTEL FACILITY

College does not extend hostel facility to the students, female students who are in need of hostel facility can avail in Seshadripuram First Grade College, Yelahanka branch as it is the common hostel facility arranged under Seshadripuram Educational Trust exclusively for girl students.

GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL

The college grievance redressal is broadly classified into two categories:

Internal grievance and External grievance

Internal grievance

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Students can make use of the suggestion box placed in the college premises to express their grievance

without disclosing their identity which will be scrutinized by the grievance redressal cell and the

necessary action will be taken.

In case of general grievances, students have to contact their mentors; in case of non-satisfactory action

they can approach their Class Teacher followed by Head of the Department and the Principal.

In case of internal assessment grievances, the students have to follow the protocol of contacting the

subject teacher, followed by the examination committee and the Principal.

External grievance

In case of external grievances, students have to speak to the case worker relating to the issue with a

written letter, college takes the responsibility of conversing with University and will solve the issue

relating to the student.

DEFACEMENT/DAMAGE/THEFT OF COLLEGE PROPERTY

The students shall not indulge in any willful breakage, defacement, damage or theft of college

property (which includes any infrastructure, equipment, furniture, sports goods, canteen facilities,

furniture, and such other facilities and equipment of any kind belonging to the college and

Seshadripuram Pre University College as we have share the campus).

Any student or group of students guilty of stealing, defacing, breaking or damaging any property,

equipment, facility and/or infrastructure of the college shall be subject to stringent disciplinary action

and penalties which include:

Penalty to recover the cost of the damaged/defaced property of the college from the guilty student(s).

Penalty and suspension from the University.

Expulsion from the University.

The decision based on the recommendations of the Disciplinary Committee, in such cases shall be

final and binding.

BANNED SUBSTANCES

A Tobacco Products;

A Alcoholic Beverages, Spirits and Wines;

A Narcotics, Drugs or Solvents;

A Fire arms, Weapons or replica of a weapon or any instrument which is considered

dangerous and destructive;

A Pornographic material in any form;

A Any other objectionable material.

CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The college is committed to the overall development and transformation of each student by providing

different mandatory co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities such as Sports, Cultural,

Bhasa Sangama (Literary forums), etc. Some Courses include mandatory Courses laid down in the

curriculum of the Bengaluru Central University.

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NSS, ECO MITRA, YRC AND NCC POLICY

A Students are encouraged to become members in this Crew and participate in the Courses of the college.

A The selection trials of the students interested to become a part of this crew will be held at the college premises by the concerned program offices intimated to the students well in advance through public address system.

A Since the institution is completely self-financed, the expenses of all these activities are met by institution.

A The directions of the regulatory authorities of the concerned activities will be strictly followed in conducting activities and providing certificates to students.

A NCC camps are conducted on every Thursday between 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A Attending camps is mandatory for the students to appear for the certificate examinations in particularly 2 NSS camps is mandatory to obtain NSS certificate,

A In case of NCC 1 camp is mandatory to take B certificate exams and 2 camps are mandatory to take C certificate exams.

A Adventure camps, visit to army training centers are organized every year by NCC of our college.

LIBRARY POLICY AND RULES

The College Library promotes a welcoming environment that is conducive for study, research and learning. It has got a good stock of reference books and general reading materials. Library Rules are framed for effective utilization of the Library by the students and will be reviewed periodically in tune with the changing needs. Students are advised to visit the library regularly and utilize the resourcesavailable.

Internet Browsing

A Internet browsing facility is available in the Library only to make subject related searches and for accessing the electronic databases subscribed by thecollege.

A Online chatting and playing games are strictly prohibited inside theLibrary.

A Do not download and install any software Course without the knowledge of the Librarystaff.

A Use of computers is limited to thirty minutes when others are waiting foraccess.

A Entry is mandatory in the registers for the usage of the internet in the library.

Use of Electronic Equipment

Use of Electronic Equipment such as Mobile phones, Audio players and similar gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the Library. However, students may use their personal laptop/tablet in the Library for academic work only with prior permission of the Librarian.

Rules for Borrowing Books

A Lending of Library books is done only upon producing the Identity card as per the rules/procedure listed below:

A Identity cards are not transferable. Library staff may refuse to issue books to anyone who uses others' cards. Books should not be sub-lent toothers.

A Books are issued to all students for a period of 15days.

A Books borrowed should be returned on or before the date mentioned in the due date slip. Overdue charges will be collected.

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A Books have to be returned to the Library as and when they are recalled by theLibrarian.

A Check the condition of the books before borrowing and any book found in a damaged condition should not be issued. Please bring to the notice of the Library staff immediately if any damage or defect is noticed whileborrowing.

A The Borrower is fully responsible for the books issued upon his/her card. Any damage to the book or marking during the borrowed period will attract penalty or total replacement of the book.

A If books borrowed are damaged or lost by the borrower, he/she should replace the book or pay the value thereof.

Rules for Renewal of Books

A Renewal of books is done for those books that are not in demand byothers.

A Books must be brought to the library for renewal.

A Books can be renewed twice for 15 days period each time if there is no demand fromothers.

A In case the book is reserved by others, then its renewal is not possible and it has to be returned to the library.

A Books are not be renewed more than two times at a stretch irrespective of the demand. Such books have to be returned on or before the due date and kept in the library for two working days before issuing to the same member.

Reference Books

Dictionaries, Encyclopedia, Handbooks, Manuals, Year Books, Periodicals, Back volumes of

periodicals, Reports, Text Books, Newspapers and all those books bearing the stamp

"Reference" are not be lent out. These resources are meant for reference within the Library

premises only.

Overdue Charges and Loss of Books

A For late returns of books, the following overdue charges will be levied: Rs 2.00 per bookday

A Any book that is lost by the borrower must be brought to the notice of the Librarianimmediately.

A After consulting the books, please leave them on the tables. Library staff will replacethem.

A Personal belongings must be left in the property rack before entering the Library. However, no valuables should be left in the racks and the Library will not be responsible for any loss of users' belongings left in itspremises.

A "A book misplaced is a book lost forever" - Replacing books in different locations on the stacks should be avoided. Since the Library follows open access system, books taken out of the racks should be left on the tables. Library staff will replacethem.

A Observe strict silence inside the Library. If conversation becomes necessary, it should be in low tonesonly.

A Food and Beverages are not allowed inside theLibrary.

MEDICAL CAR EPOLICY

Medical care facility provided with Seshadripuram College jointly in the Ttrust campus. Students

seeking such facility can approach the doctor with identity cards and obtain basic treatment at free

of cost.

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PARKING FACILITY

The parking facility to the students is extended only to two wheelers, four wheelers of students are not allowed to be parked in the premises, parking for the students is allowed on the streets at the entrance of the college. Parking is at students own risk and college is not liable for any loss or theft of the vehicle.

THE COUNSELLINGCELL

The Counseling Service is an initiative by college wherein a qualified and experienced Counselor / Psychologist will facilitate the student in a completely confidential setting: The Objective is to provide a neutral base for students to speak about issues faced by them and realize possible solutions to become emotionally resilient.

VALUE ADDED COURSE

The college has Memorandum of understanding with the service providers to train the students on placements from the time as they join the institution, the training termed as value added Course is a part of the time table and mandatory to all the students who are on roll in the institution. The training is based on the syllabus that is framed by the placement officer and Principal of the college in consultation with the centralized placement team run at the Trust level.

PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

The college has as a placement team at the trust level with a representative from all the institutions under its banner, placements are offered to the students based on the job descriptions and also the eligibility criteria which are informed by the companies at the time of recruitment. Student representative in placement are elected who co-ordinates with the students of final years in communicating and disseminating information relating to placements. The students are supposed to adhere to the rules and regulations intimated by the placement committee from time to time otherwise claim on attending placements shall be withdrawn.

ANTI RAGGING POLICY

Ragging is a cognizable offence and college takes strict action against offenders.

Anti-Ragging Measures

Pursuant to the directives of the Honorable Supreme Court of India and in accordance with the UGC Regulations, on curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, the College has constituted the Anti-Ragging Committee for overseeing the strict and meticulous implementation of all the directives.

Ragging includes any conduct by any student/s whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student, indulging in unruly, in disciplined activities by students causing annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or raising fear or apprehension in any fresher or student. It also includes any act affecting the mental health and self-confidence of a fresher or any other student with or without intent to derive sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a student over any fresher or any other student, and all such incidents.

In case any student encounters ragging by any of the senior students, he/she is immediately required to contact the members of the anti-ragging committee, who will take an immediate corrective action and necessary proceedings will be initiated those engaged in ragging activities.

Committee is headed by two staff member appointed by the Principal who is the point of contact for the students to raise alarm against Ragging, Principaland NCC officer of Lieutenant Cadre are by default the members of the Anti-Ragging committee.

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POLICY FOR PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

College is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which students can learn together in an environment free of violence, harassment, exploitation, intimidation and stress. This includes all forms of gender violence, sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex/gender or amongst the same sex members. College has constituted a separate committee to look into this matter and the committee is active in educating the students on various aspects of gender sensitivity and gender equity.

The college committee Ankura: Anti Sexual Harassment Cell, takes care of the issues pertaining to the Sexual Harassment, the students have to approach the committee with the complaints either orally or written or through mail. The issue will be taken up and resolved within 7 working days.

The committee comprises of two students, one staff member appointed by the Principal, Principal and one external representative.

COLLEGE TEAM SELECTION AND PARTICIPATION IN EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES

A Team for various sports / Cultural / Management / Bhasa Sangama or any other as the need arises is conducted purely on the basis of merit out of the interested students who are present at the time of selection trials.

A The selected students are allowed to practice only after the regular classes with prior permission from the concerned committee conveners.

A The attendance is provided to the student only if he/she is a part of the event, no attendance was provided for the sake of practice.

A Registration charges for participation is borne by the institution, provided, prior permission and budget sanction is obtained in advance that is prior to the event.

A In case students are sent on external participation within the city limits of Bengaluru conveyance charges equal to the daily pass amount of BMTC is paid to students.

A In case of activities outside Bengaluru, conveyance charges are borne by the institution based on the journey and the level of competition which is decided by the head of institution in consultation with concerned convener of the Committee.

A Students participating in National and International competitions are awarded by the Seshadripuram Educational Trust during the annual prize distribution with a momento and cash price.

SPORTS POLICY

A College has the credit of being affiliated to Karnataka state rifle shooting Association, institution offers free coaching to students in shooting and archery events to the interested students in the college premises, cost of the cards and pellets has to be met by the student. The college boasts of representations from students at the national and international competitions. The students are informed about the facility and groomed with certain rules and regulations.

A One teaching faculty representative is nominated by the Principal to the Sports Department.

A The students have to mandatorily wear ID cards when they visit the sports department.

A In case if the students want to use any of the equipment they have the right to do so only on surrendering their college identity card.

A The distribution of the equipment is purely based on first come first serve basis and the decision of sports department is final in distribution of equipment.

A Sports competitions at college level are intimated in the public address system and the students are informed to participate in large number.

A In case students participate in any sports activity from clubs outside college, facility of the attendance is provided with prior permission and this application has to be routed through Department of Sports of our college.

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PROMOTION OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP

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girl to promote harmony and to withhold the spirit of co-education and gender equity.

A Class representatives have to attend the meeting whenever called for by the institution for various activities conducted at college.

A Class representative act as aliason officers between the college and their set of classmates.

A Class representatives automatically become members of course review committee and are informed to attend the meeting under the chairmanship of Principal whenever called for.

A Student leadership and participative opportunities.

A College divides it functionalities into various committees, from committee different activities are conducted at college, inter College, University and National events, students who are pursuing final year in the college are selected as student coordinators for various committees, the selected students have to abide by the following rules:

A The students have to actively participate in the meetings convened by the committee conveners.

A The students have to give necessary suggestions and the meeting has to be recorded officially in the minutes duly signed by all the representatives.

A Have to make necessary arrangements on the day of the event in consultation with the convenors of the committees.

A Students are supposed to upload official photographs in the college app during the course of the event.

A Students have to motivate the first and second year students to participate and also train them to continue the lineage of the institution.

A In case of participation in outbound events, these students are supposed to co-ordinate and form team, take care of the safety of the participating students.

A The students act as liaisons between committee, teacher conveners and students.

RECOGNITION CREDENTIALS TO STUDENTS

A Best outgoing student award: The College awards Best outgoing student for both B. com and B.B.A courses separately, the nomenclature for selection is based on the nominations that are put forward by the class teachers, other teachers in the staff room vote by raising their hands to the candidate who they think is the best student. The attendance of the student, performance in examinations, participations in extracurricular and Co-curricular excluding sports is taken into consideration when deciding the nominations for the best student. Student of the year award is declared at the college annual day and the special invitation is given to the parents.

A Best athlete: College conducts annual Athletic Meet every year, based on the performance of the student on that day in different events organized, the Best athlete is chosen, on the basis of the points awarded for different events and different positions secured which is communicated in advance. Award is given on the same day after the distribution of certificates and medals.

A Best Sports Person of the year: Best sports person is declared separately for men and women, the performance of the students right from the start of their first year in the college to completion of final year their interest level in sports and participations in various competitions at all levels is considered. Felicitation of the student with memento and certificate is done on the Annual day of the College.

A Best NCC cadet: Similar nomenclature is followed as it is followed in case of The Best sports person of the year with NCC requirements; award is given on the college annual day.

Class representatives are selected in each and every section, representation usually one boy and one

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A Best library user: Department of library and information science is expected to identify the student who has used the library for its optimum capacity by considering his borrowings from the library and also usage of time in the library as entered in the library register, award will be given on the college annual day.

A Attendance award: Students who have maintained cent percent attendance in all the subjects including value added Course are awarded with the best attendance award, the number is based on the reports given by the class teachers to the attendance committee and the felicitation will be done on college annual day.

A Internal audit award: The students of final year perform the job of internal audit of various activities in the college, it includes stock audit, accounts audit, time table audit and general audit including administration, the students are given certificate of appreciation on the college annual day.

A College king and queen: Annual theme week color week, corporate and ethnic days are celebrated at the college; the students who have participated in all these days by adhering to the dress code are awarded with the title- college King for male students and college Queen for female students by the group of judges appointed at the institution level.

A Maximum scorer's award: The College recognizes the students who have secured highest marks in each subject in every semester that they appear, student securing highest individual marks of all the subjects combined together are also awarded with memento and certificates of appreciation. This award is issued on the college annual day.

POLICY FOR CERTIFICATE COURSES

A The institute has Memorandum of understanding with many of the service providers who runs certificate courses and issue online verifiable certificates on different courses.

A Students who are willing to join this course have to contact Aikya: Centre for Career Development Coordinator for further details.

A Even though it is an extra paid course the students have to adhere to the rules and regulations relating to the attendance and discipline which is informed to them at the time of commencement of the course.

A The duration and syllabus of the course ia decided by the institution and the students have no right in interfering into affairs of curriculum.

A Students cannot back out from the course once they register and make the necessary payment.

A Certificates are issued only on completion of the assessment that is conducted by the service providers and communicated to the college in due course.

TRAINING FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS.

College also offers a platform to the students to take up the training for their competitive examinations through Memorandum of Understanding with the service providers. The classes for these courses are conducted during vacation and also after their regular course hours, the students who are interested can avail these facilities by registering with Aikya: Centre for career development.

JURISDICTION

The College reserves the sole right to interpret, revise, modify or change all provisions contained in this Student Handbook: Rules, Policies and Code and Conduct for Students. All Rules and Policies are subject to review and periodic revision.

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Institution Contact Details

Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management

(Affiliated to Bengaluru Central University)

#40, Girls’ School Street, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru – 560020

Ph.No: 080 – 22955382 Fax: 080-2345-2472

Info@sicm.edu.in/www.sicm.edu.in