From The Chancellor's Desk ...

The rationale for The KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Belagavi was granted Deemed-to-be-University status by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India on the advice of the UGC on 13th April 2006. At present, there are ten constituent units offering Under-Graduate, Post-Graduate and Post-doctoral courses in the disciplines of Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Homoeopathy, Physiotherapy, Nursing Science and Allied Health Science courses.

The KLE Society (Karnataka Lingayat Education Society) is the sponsoring society of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research. The KLE Society established in 1916 by seven dedicated teachers fondly called as “SAPTARISHIS', with the sole aim of imparting education to the socially and educationally backward region of North Karnataka of the then Bombay Province. The KLE Society has over the years established itself as a rising star in the field of education and healthcare.

With their foresight, dedication, perseverance and with the timely support from the philanthropists, the KLE Society grew in strength with time to time. Today, the KLE Society is an organization with 279 institutions in various parts of the country, imparting quality education from Kindergarten to Post-doctoral courses in almost all faculties.

The KAHER has published 'Students Code of Conduct' which specifies the Rules and Regulations to maintain discipline during their course of study. The students are expected to maintain the highest standards of discipline and behave in a dignified manner inside as well as outside the campus. They are required to strictly adhere to the Rules and Regulations mentioned in the Students Code of Conduct in addition to those which are framed by UGC and other authorities from time to time.

All students are hereby requested to be well-conversant with this Students Code of Conduct which is also available on the website of the KAHER. Students are members of the University community and citizens of India. Students are expected, as learners, to behave responsibly for which they are accountable to the stakeholder community

Hope the students will adhere to the Rules and Regulations of Students Code of Conduct and maintain discipline inside and outside the campus.

Wishing the students all success.

Dr. Prabhakar Kore
Chancellor, KAHER and
Chairman, KLE Society

KAHER Disciplinary Committee

Constituent units of KAHER

SECTION: 1

PART-1
1.1. DEFINITIONS
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise

1. “College/ Institution” means- Constituent Units of KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research
2. “Administration” and “Administrator” include Registrar, KAHER, Principal , Medical Superintendent, Heads of the Departments, Proctor, Chief warden, and everyone else designated as a member of the administration by the authorities.
3. “Arbitrary or Capricious” refers to willful or unreasonable action, taken without consideration of, or in disregard of, facts or circumstances of a particular case. Where there is room for two reasonable opinions, an action shall not be deemed to be arbitrary or capricious when taken honestly and upon due consideration, however much it may be believed that an erroneous conclusion has been reached.
4. “Arbitrary or Capricious” refers to willful or unreasonable action, taken without consideration of, or in disregard of, facts or circumstances of a particular case. Where there is room for two reasonable opinions, an action shall not be deemed to be arbitrary or capricious when taken honestly and upon due consideration, however much it may be believed that an erroneous conclusion has been reached.
5. “College community” is composed of all individuals who are enrolled in classes and/or employed by the college.
6. “College Facilities” means and include any and all real and personal property owned, rented, leased or operated by the College, and shall include all buildings and appurtenances attached there to and all parking lots and other grounds.
7. “Representative” means a person appointed in writing by an officer or other person designated in a rule to perform a function, to perform that function on the appointer's behalf.
8. “Disciplinary action” shall mean and include reprimand, probation, suspension, dismissal, monetary fine, rustication, and any other action taken against a student as a sanction or penalty for violation of a designated rule of student conduct.
9. “Faculty member” means any employee of College/KAHER who is employed on a full- or part-time basis as a teacher.
10. “Hospital” means patient care and student training buildings of JNMC (KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC& Charitable Hospital and PHCs & UHCs attached to JNMC / VKIDS Hosp. / BMK Ayurvedic Hosp.)
11. “Rules of student conduct” shall mean those rules regulating student conduct as herein adopted.
12. “Student” is any person who is enrolled (includes undergraduate and postgraduate students)

PART-2
2.(A). NON-ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. For the purpose of determining identity of a person as a student, any faculty member, college administrator, or representative of the Principal may demand that any person produce evidence of student enrollment at the college. Presenting a current student identification card with a photo I. D. card will be deemed proof of student status.
2. Refusal by a student to produce identification as required shall because for disciplinary action.

2. (A). 1. Freedom of Expression

The right of free speech is fundamental to the democratic process. Students and other members of the college community shall be free to express their views or support causes by orderly means that do not disrupt the regular and essential operations of the college.

2. (A). 2. Dress Code

Suggestive, provocative clothing is not allowed to be worn in the college campus or college sponsored activities. Clothing that is judged by the college administration to be disruptive to the orderly functioning of the College and Hospital either by virtue of the design or in the manner in which it is worn is also forbidden.

Though college does not impose any strict dress code, but students are advised to adhere to

1. Transparent attire is prohibited.
2. Headwear is not permitted. This includes but is not limited to hats, visors, bandannas and hoods (Exceptions may be granted based on religious and medical reasons with proper verification)
3. Sunglasses are not permitted except during outdoor activities.
4. Clothing or material that is inappropriate for Institute or offensive to any group is not permitted. This includes, but not limited to, material relating to drugs, alcohol, profanity, obscenity, racism, gang activity and violence.
5. Jewellery that poses a safety hazard to the student or other students/ patients is not permitted.
6. Sleepwear and sleepwear type clothing are not permitted.
7. It is must for all the Students', Interns and Post-Graduate students to wear white apron with name plate when they are in classroom, practical hall, dissection hall, demonstration room, museum, wards, outpatient departments and other sections of hospital.
8. Students are expected to wear decent footwear, preferably shoes while attending class, practicals, wards, OPDs and other sections of college and hospital.
9. Students must wear a photo ID card of the institution while attending class, practicals, wards, OPDs and other sections of college and hospital.

Note : Administrators have the discretion to exercise their judgment to determine if a student attire is considered disruptive, distracting or in descent.

2. (A). 3. Assembly of students

1. Students can assemble upon college facilities that are generally available to the public. Such assembly shall
   • be conducted in an orderly manner
   • not unreasonably interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic
   • not unreasonably interfere with classes, schedules, meetings or ceremonies
   • not unreasonably interfere with the regular activities of the college.
2. A student who conducts or participates in an assembly in a manner which causes or helps to cause a violation of this section shall be subject to disciplinary action.
3. All speakers at an assembly shall allow time, in so far as circumstances reasonably permit, for a question and answer session.
4. Sound amplifying equipment shall not be used without permission of the administration.

2. (A). 4. Inviting Outside Speakers

Student association, after written notification to the Principal, may invite a speaker to the college, subject to any restraints imposed by law. The appearance of an invited speaker at the college does not represent an endorsement, either implicit or explicit, by the college. The scheduling of facilities for hearing invited speakers shall be made through the Principal's office. The Principal must be notified in writing at least four academic days prior to the scheduled talk of an invited speaker. Notification shall include time, location and sponsoring organization. The Principal may approve or disapprove the program it is and solely dependent on Principal's discretionary powers. All speakers shall allow time, in so far as circumstances reasonably permit, for a question and answer session.

2. (A). 5. Sale of Personal Property

Students shall not involve in any such practices at all and if any student involves in such acts outside the campus, authorities are not responsible for such acts.

2. (A). 6. Distribution of Materials

1. Handbills, leaflets, newspapers and similar materials may be distributed free of charge upon college facilities/ cultural events/ sports events/ other with prior approval by the Principal, provided that such distribution does not interfere with the movement of persons or interfere with the free flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
2. All students and staff shall inform Principal's office prior to distributing any handbill, leaflet, newspaper or related matter, including, but not limited to, materials to be posted on college bulletin boards.
3. The distribution of materials is prohibited in parking areas.
4. All handbills, leaflets, newspapers and similar materials should identify clearly the organizers of the event
5. Distribution by means of accosting individuals or unreasonably disruptive behavior is prohibited.
6. Any student who violates any provision of this rule relating to the distribution and sale of handbills, leaflets, newspapers or similar materials shall be subject to disciplinary action.
7. Any distribution of the materials regulated in this section shall not be construed as approval or endorsement of the same by the college.

2. (A). 7. Denial of Access to College Campus

1. The Principal may deny admission to a prospective student, or continued attendance to an enrolled student, if it reasonably appears that by the student's presence or conduct, creates a disruptive atmosphere within the college or poses substantial risk of actual harm to a member of the campus community.
2. Denial of access decisions may be appealed, as or like disciplinary actions, to the disciplinary board or academic board, whichever is designated by the Principal.

2. (A). 8. Trespass

1. In the instance of any event that the Principal deems to be disruptive of order, or deems to impede the movement of persons or vehicles, or deems to disrupt or threaten to disrupt the movement of persons from college facilities, the Principal can
   • Prohibit the entry of any person, or withdraw from any person permission to enter into or remain upon any portion of a college facility.
   • Give notice against trespass to any person from whom the permission has been withdrawn or who has been prohibited from entering into or remaining upon all or any portion of a college facility.
   • Order any person to leave or vacate all or any portion of a college facility.
2. Any student who disobeys a lawful order given by the Principal, shall be subject to disciplinary action
   Liable to punishments like
   • Fine of Rs. 20,000/- with warning for the first time
   • Fine of Rs. 40,000/- for the second time and legal action