College Rules and Regulations for Students
Student's welfare and all round development of students are the top priorities and prime concern of Seema Dental College and Hospital. We believe every student has potential and therefore, we do every effort to groom and carve each and every student of our college, in the right spirit with regard to his/her academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, to make them not only an excellent dentist but also a good human being. In order to achieve this, students must abide by the College Rules and Regulations. The institute authority may take disciplinary action if any student violates the rules and regulations of institute. Students are advised to adhere to the College Rules and Regulations as given below and discharge their responsibilities as a student with diligence, fidelity and honor.
General Conduct and Discipline
- Students shall behave with dignity and courtesy inside and outside the college. Each student shall show due respect and courtesy to the teachers, administrators, non-teaching staff of the Institute and to the visitors & patients of the Institute and good behavior with fellow students. While attending any function in college or outside institution, the students will conduct themselves in such a way as to bring recognition to themselves and to the institution.
- Students shall observe strict modesty in dress. All students must wear neat and clean college uniform along with White Apron (with name plate) in college premises and hospital during college working hours.
- Students should wear identity cards inside the campus including departments, class rooms, mess and library and also when attending any meetings outside the campus. I-Cards are to be worn round the neck and this drill is compulsory. Any violation of these orders will lead to disciplinary action.
- Students must follow strictly PUNCTUALITY and DISCIPLINE in the College. Irregular attendance, unjustified absence or objectionable moral behavior justifies suitable disciplinary action. We expect the students to maintain High Standards of Conduct and Ethics, keeping the College Campus clean and peaceful.
- All students are required to attend all kinds of classes like lectures, demonstrations, practicals, clinics, extra classes, remedial classes, doubt classes, etc. regularly. As per DCI norms, 75% attendance both in theory and practicals/clinics separately is compulsory for UG students to appear in University Examination. Any student falling short of attendance will not be allowed to appear in University Examination. Medical or any other leave granted will not be compensated towards absenteeism from the required attendance.
- All students are required to appear in all internal assessments/class tests/periodic tests conducted by College/Departments positively as per academic calendar. No Student will be granted leave during any internal assessment/class tests/periodic tests except in serious cases of illness. If there is any justified ground for leave, the student has to take prior permission from the concerned Principal/Head of Department.
- It would be highly desirable that Parents/authorized guardians visit the College periodically and meet the Principal and Heads of Departments in order to know the academic progress and attendance of their wards.
- Any student suffering from a contagious/infectious disease will not be allowed to attend the lectures/demonstrations/practicals/clinics and will not be allowed to stay in hostel till his/her recovery. A Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner has to be produced before he/she is allowed to resume.
- Students are not allowed to paste any notice/pamphlet or to write any statement/slogan within the institution without prior permission from the Principal/college authorities.
- Students are advised not to harm the reputation of the institute or individual (fellow students and institute staff) through social and electronic media.
- No student is allowed to communicate directly with outside authorities like persons from press, electronic media, district administration, etc.; all such communications must be submitted through the Principal. Any student found violating this rule justifies suitable disciplinary action.
- Spitting, smoking and throwing bits of paper inside the institute campus are harmful and must be avoided.
- Strictly Prohibited Refrain from possessing, consuming or distributing alcohol, harmful drugs, narcotics, ghutkas, and smoking cigarettes. Possession/use of narcotics, any banned drug and alcoholic beverages, smoking, ghutkas, and gambling/betting are STRICTLY PROHIBITED inside the institution. Any student found guilty shall be liable for strict disciplinary action including financial punishment, suspension, or temporary or permanent expulsion from college and/or hostel, or debarring from examinations. The college has zero tolerance policy on this matter.
- Strictly Prohibited Possession of any kind of fire arm/weapon, banned literature or movie CDs/DVDs, DVD player, etc. is STRICTLY PROHIBITED inside the institution. Any student found guilty shall be liable for disciplinary action.
- Students who are found indulging in any kind of physical assault or in use of derogatory/abusive/offensive/vulgar language or making bad/unacceptable remarks on any religion or caste or issuing any kind of threat against any member of the teaching/non-teaching staff, any fellow student or patient/visitor within or outside the premises of the institute shall be liable for strict disciplinary action including financial punishment, suspension, or temporary or permanent expulsion from college and/or hostel, or debarring from examinations.
- Zero Tolerance Ragging or any act that comes under the definition of ragging is STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the college premises and outside. "No act of ragging shall be tolerated and any act of ragging shall not go unnoticed or unpunished." The college has Zero Tolerance Policy on this matter. Any incidence of ragging reported will be dealt with as a serious offence punishable by Expulsion, Rustication, Suspension or fine with public apology.
- Any attempt of bribery or corruption in any manner justifies suitable disciplinary action.
- Use of unfair practices in tests/examinations, quizzes or assignments and noisy, unruly or objectionable behavior in class rooms/practical halls/clinics shall constitute violation of the code of conduct.
- Strictly Prohibited Use of cell phones/mobiles is STRICTLY PROHIBITED in all academic areas of the campus including clinics. A fine of Rs. 1000/- will be imposed on anybody found using mobile. The handset will be confiscated and returned only after payment of fine.
- No responsibility will be accepted by the institute for any injury, loss or damage to the personal articles of students within or outside the college campus.
- Students are required to participate/attend the various functions/activities organized by the institute from time to time — Independence Day, Republic Day, Annual Day, Founder's Day, Sports week, Cultural week, value added courses, CDE Programmes, etc. Absence without valid reasons shall not be viewed compassionately.
- The institute shall not be responsible for any accident of whatever nature occurring in the institute, hospital, clinics, hostel, laboratory and play ground or during educational tour/trips.
- Respect the institute property. Students should not destroy/damage, deface, or remove institute property. The students will compensate for damage inflicted upon the institute/hostel/library property, equipments/instruments, furniture and gardens caused by their negligence or willful acts. Cost of damage may be recovered from students collectively if responsibility cannot be fixed individually.
- It is unlawful for any person to mutilate any tree, shrub, or herbaceous plant or remove any identification sign or tag attached to it.
- Loud talking, loud music, loitering or congregating, being a source of distraction and annoyance to others is not permitted.
- The College is not responsible for any debts incurred by the student from any person or financial institution.
- College Fee must be paid in full within the specified date. Failing to pay fee in time, the students will not be allowed to attend classes/practicals/clinics or to appear in examinations.
- If the student leaves the college suo-motu or on direction of the authorities on account of disciplinary action, the student shall be liable to pay fees for remaining years.
- Tuition Fee/Hostel and mess Fee or any other fee once deposited for any academic session will not be refunded in the following cases:
- If the student wants to leave the hostel/course any time during the BDS/MDS course.
- On expulsion from the Hostel on account of disciplinary action taken against the student.
- On account of rustication from the college.
- If the student leaves the hostel due to prolonged illness.
- Strictly Prohibited Possession/use of firecrackers is STRICTLY PROHIBITED inside the institution. Do not smear colored powder and splash color water in the guise of festivals on any occasion in the hostel or college campus.
- Do not scribble on the desks or the black board or on the walls of the college and hostel.
- Students are not allowed to convene any kind of meeting in the campus or any sort of fund collection without the permission of the Principal, or to circulate/display any kind of notice without written permission of the Principal.
- Do not be a part of any unauthorized union or group or organization. Students are strictly forbidden from engaging in political or other activities. Gathering in groups at roads, entrance, exit, pathways, gardens etc. is strictly prohibited.
- Students are expected to read notices/circulars displayed on the college/department/hostel notice boards/WhatsApp groups. Ignorance of not reading any notice/circular displayed shall not be accepted as an excuse.
- Students are forbidden from entering the institute/hostel during unspecified hours.
- Inform the college authorities immediately of any change in personal details like mobile number, email id or address. Any change in personal details will be accepted in prescribed format only available with Executive Director/Chief Warden.
- No UG/BDS student is allowed to keep any vehicle in the College campus. College will not take any responsibility for any damage/loss/theft of vehicle or injury to the student outside the college campus.
- The College Management or any college authority is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any personal property owned, operated, or possessed by the student within institution-owned or leased property.
- Students living outside/day scholar students are not allowed to enter the college campus after college working hours. During college working hours, their entry is allowed up to the college library only. They are not allowed to enter any hostel.
- During college working hours (Mon.–Fri.: 8:00 AM to 4:00 pm and Sat.: 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon), students are not allowed to leave the college premises without written permission from HODs/appropriate college authority. Day Scholar students are also required to mark their entry and exit in the Day Scholar register at the college gate.
- The college may change/add the College Rules & Regulations from time to time.
- The students and their parents are strongly advised to keep themselves aware of the College Rules and Regulations. Ignorance/violation of College Rules and Regulations shall not be accepted.
Ragging & Its Punishments
(Ragging has ruined countless innocent lives and careers. In order to eradicate it, Hon'ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 887 of 2009, passed the judgment wherein guidelines were issued for setting up of a Central Crisis Hotline and Anti-Ragging database. For details visit Anti Ragging Portal: www.antiragging.in)
RAGGING is "any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness any other student, indulging in rowdy or undisciplined activities which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in a fresher or a junior student or asking the students to do any act or perform something which such student will not do in the ordinary course and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of a fresher or a junior student."
Ragging is a reprehensible act which does no good to anyone. No act of ragging shall be tolerated and will go unnoticed and unpunished. Ragging in all its forms is completely banned in universities, deemed universities and other higher educational institutions in the country.
What Constitutes Ragging?
Ragging constitutes one or more of any of the following acts:
- Any conduct by any student or students 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 rowdy or undisciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student.
- Asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student.
- Any act by a senior student that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of any other student or a fresher.
- Exploiting the services of a fresher or any other student for completing the academic tasks assigned to an individual or a group of students.
- Any act of financial extortion or forceful expenditure burden put on a fresher or any other student by students.
- Any act of physical abuse including all variants of it: sexual abuse, homosexual assaults, stripping, forcing obscene and lewd acts, gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health or person.
- Any act or abuse by spoken words, emails, post, public insults which would also include deriving perverted pleasure, vicarious or sadistic thrill from actively or passively participating in the discomfiture of a fresher or any other student.
- Any act that affects the mental health and self-confidence of a fresher or any other student with or without an intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a student over any fresher.
- Any act of physical or mental abuse (including bullying and exclusion) targeted at another student on the ground of color, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, gender (including transgender), sexual orientation, appearance, nationality, regional origins, linguistic identity, place of birth, place of residence or economic background.
Where Can You Get Help?
- We do not want you to feel that you are alone and helpless. We are all with you.
- Your Parents are there to help. Please do not feel that you will burden your parents. Talk to them freely and openly. If you are being ragged — it is not your fault. They understand that.
- The College Administration is there to help you. Do not hesitate to ask for help. In case of any act of ragging, report the same immediately to any member of Anti-Ragging Committee or Anti-Ragging Squad or Chief Warden/Warden/Faculty In-Charge/security staff.
- You can also call the Principal or any other appropriate college authority whenever you become a victim of any kind of act that comes under ragging.
- In case of any act of ragging, you can also call anytime on National Anti Ragging Helpline (UGC Crisis Hotline) — 24×7 Toll Free: 1800-180-5522
- You can also send an E-mail on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Anybody can register a complaint of ragging — it does not have to be only the victim.
- At Anti Ragging Portal: www.antiragging.in or www.amanmovement.org
- You can also register the complaint on Email ID: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- You can call the local police and local administration; they are also there to help.
Contact In Case Of Ragging
- National Anti Ragging Helpline (UGC) — 24×7 Toll Free: 1800-180-5522
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Portal: www.antiragging.in | www.amanmovement.org
- DCI Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Download & install mobile app Antiragging-MHRD from Play Store — call helpline, fill online undertaking, file complaint, check complaint status.
Administrative Actions In The Event Of Ragging
The Anti-Ragging Committee may, depending on the nature and gravity of the guilt, award one or more of the following punishments:
- Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges.
- Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowship and other benefits.
- Debarring from appearing in any test/examination or other evaluation process.
- Withholding results.
- Debarring from representing the institution in any regional, national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc.
- Suspension/expulsion from the hostel.
- Cancellation of admission.
- Rustication from the institution for a period ranging from one to four semesters.
- Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution for a specified period.
Where the persons committing or abetting the act of ragging are not identified, the institution shall resort to collective punishment.
How To Fill Online Anti-Ragging Undertaking/Affidavit?
It is a simple procedure comprising 3 steps:
- Step 1: Log on to www.ANTIRAGGING.in or www.AMANMOVEMENT.org and click on "Fill Your Anti-ragging Undertaking." Submit your details and confirm that you and your parents/Guardians have read and understood the regulations on curbing the menace of ragging.
- Step 2: On successful completion of Step 1, you will receive an Email with your Anti-Ragging Undertaking Registration Number and a web link. Forward that link to the Nodal Officer of Anti-Ragging: Dr. P. Narayana Prasad (Mobile: 9810042854, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Note: The student will not receive pdf affidavits and is not required to print and sign it.
- Step 3: Provide the Anti-Ragging Undertaking Reference No. in your admission form as per the given format.
NOTE: At the time of admission, every student and his/her parents shall give online Anti-Ragging Undertaking/Affidavit and Legal undertaking to abide by the College Rules and Regulations and to support the principle, honor and dignity of Seema Dental College & Hospital. The student shall be under the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Principal/appropriate college authorities.
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