HIMWANT KAVI CHANDRA KUNWAR BARTWAL RAJYAKIYA MAHAVIDYALAYA

Miscellaneous

1. Rules for Admission

• The Principal forms a committee for admission to Undergraduate courses; in this respect the decision of the committee and the Principle would be final.

• For admission to Bachelor of Arts course, minimum required percentage at the 10+2 level is 40%; but in case of SC/ST candidates, with 5% relaxation, it is 35%.

• If a candidate has applied for admission and the results of 10+2 compartment/supplementary examination are awaited, admission can be made provided the results are declared on or before the last date of admission.

• Students who have passed 10+2 examination from National Open School are eligible for admission to B.A. course.

• Students should produce a Character Certificate issued by the Principal of the Institution last attended; in case of private students the same certificate, issued by a Gazzetted Officer, an MLA/MP or the Principal / Proctor of an institution, should be produced.

• SC/ST candidates are given benefits of reservation of seats under the Uttarakhand Govt. GO No. 1144/continuation-2-2001-53(1)/2001 as follows:

2. Student Support

STUDENT UNION:

To ensure the participation of students in quality improvement and decision making a college student union is formed annually after the completion of college admissions, according to the rules framed by the University as directed by the Lyngdoh Committee. The office bearers of student union are elected on a direct election basis. Each student of the college is the part of electorate. Meetings of the elected members are held twice each month and their suggestions for the student welfare and development of college are incorporated.

Student Union Selected Members 2019-2020:
Abhishek Singh

SCHOLARSHIPS:
There are provisions for different types of scholarships for different students from different categories. College regular students can avail the following scholarships, according to their eligibility:

• SC, ST and OBC scholarship.
• Poor boys fund aid.
• Scholarship for physically disabled.
• Scholarship for minorities’ students.

FEE CONCESSIONS:

Under the rules of the Uttarakhand State Govt. fee concession is given for deserving students from various categories keeping in mind that no worthy student should be deprived of higher education because of his/her economic condition. There is a provision for full fee concession for meritorious students who are physically disabled or belong to low socio-economic strata of society. Following the policy for promotion of higher education for girls there is a provision for full fee concession for girl candidates irrespective of social background or economic conditions.

GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM:

Faculty members and members of the grievance redressal committee, headed by Dr.J.K.Gautam, Head of Geography Department, extend full support to address the grievances of the students. The Principal of the college should be contacted when the grievance is not addressed within the stipulated time period by the first level contact person.

In case of non addressal within the stipulated time a written complaint may be lodged with the Director, Higher Education, Uttarakhand, Haldwani.

CONSULTATION WITH USERS/ STAKE HOLDERS:

Periodic reviews of the college development committee are held in the college. Suggestions from our students, parents, student organizations and other interested persons are welcome. Any suggestions for betterment of the college should be addressed to the college principal.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS:

3. Anti-Ragging Regulation

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India has issued very strict instructions to curb the menace of ragging in institutions and has passed an order in May 2007 in which ragging has been declared a punishable offence and anyone indulging in ragging shall be strictly punished at the earliest. All students and parents are required to read the instructions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court carefully. Any student violating instructions of the Supreme Court shall be punished by the institution and an FIR will be lodged against the person. An undertaking is to be filled and signed by the candidate to the effect that he/ she is aware of the institution’s approach towards ragging and of the punishment to which he or she shall be liable if found guilty of ragging. A similar undertaking shall be obtained from the parents/guardian of the applicant. An Anti Ragging Committee/ Squad have been constituted in the college for enforcing these rules. It is headed by Dr. Sanjiv Kumar Juyal, Head of Geography Dept.

4. RTI

RIGHT TO INFORMATION

The manual describing the organization, duties and powers of officers and employees of the college, prepared according to 17 important points of the RTI Act section 4 is available in the college with the Office Superintendent. A copy of any part of this manual can be obtained by any person at the minimal charge of Rs. 2 per page.

A person, who desires to obtain any information under this Act, shall make a request in writing or through electronic means in English or Hindi, along with such fee as may be prescribed, to the Public Information Officers, specifying the particulars of the information sought by him or her.

Name, Designation and Telephone Numbers of the Public Information Officer and Assistant Public Information Officer are given below. You can ask them for any help in this matter.

5. Code of Conduct for Teachers

1. TEACHERS AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Whoever adopts teaching as a profession assumes the obligation to conduct himself/herself in accordance with the ideal of the profession. A teacher is consistently under the scrutiny of his students and the society at large. Therefore, every teacher should see that there is no incapability between his precept and practice. The national ideals of education which have already been set forth and which he/she should seek to inculcate among students must be his/her own ideals. The profession further requires that the teacher should be calm, patient and communicative by temperament and amiable in disposition.

TEACHER SHOULD

1. Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct expected of them by the community.
2. Manage their private affairs in consistent with the dignity of the profession.
3. Seek to make professional growth continuous through study and research.
4. Express free and frank opinion by participation at professional meetings, seminars, conferences etc. towards the contribution of knowledge.
5. Maintain active membership of professional organizations and strive to improve education and profession through them.
6. Perform their duties in the form of teaching, tutorial, practical, seminar, and research work conscientiously and with dedication.
7. Co-operate and assist in carrying out functions relating to the educational responsibilities of the college and the university such as : assisting in appraising applications for admission, advising and counseling students as well as assisting the conduct of university and college examinations, including supervision, invigilation and evaluation and;
8. Participate in extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including community service.

2. TEACHER AND THE STUDENTS

TEACHER SHOULD

1. Respect the right and dignity of the students in expressing his/her opinion.
2. Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, political, economic, and social and physical characteristics.
3. Recognize the difference in aptitude and capabilities among students and strive to meet their individual needs.
4. Encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their personalities and at the same time contribute to community welfare.
5. Inculcate among students scientific outlook and respect for physical labour and ideals of democracy, patriotism and peace.
6. Be affectionate to the students and not behave in a vindictive manner towards any of them for any reason.
7. Pay attention to only the attainment of the student in the assessment of merit.
8. Make themselves available to the students even beyond their class hours and help and guide students without any remuneration or reward.
9. Aid students to develop an understanding of our national heritage and national goals.
10. Refrain from inciting students against other students, colleagues or administration.

3. TEACHER AND COLLEAGUE:

TEACHER SHOULD

1. Treat other members of the profession in the same manner as they themselves wish to be treated.
2. Speak respectfully of other teachers and render assistance for professional betterment.
3. Refrain from lodging unsubstantial allegations against colleagues to higher authorities.
4. Refrain from allowing considerations of caste, creed, religion, race or sex in their professional endeavor.

4. TEACHERS AND AUTHORITIES:

TEACHER SHOULD

1. Discharge their professional responsibilities according to the existing rules and adhere to procedures and methods consistent with their profession in initiating steps through their own institutional bodies and /or professional organizations for change or any such rule detrimental to the professional interest.
2. Refrain from understanding any other employment and commitment including private tuitions and coaching classes which are likely to interfere with their professional responsibilities.
3. Co-operate in the formulation of policies of the institution by accepting various offices and discharge responsibilities which such offices may demand.
4. Co-operate through their organizations in the formulation of policies of the other institutions and accept offices.
5. Co-operate with the authorities for the betterment of the institutions keeping in view the interest and in conformity with dignity of the profession.
6. Should adhere to the conditions of the contract.
7. Give and expect due notice before a change of position is made.
8. Refrain from availing themselves of leave except on unavoidable grounds and as far as practicable with prior intimation, keeping in view their particular responsibility for completion of the academic schedule.

TEACHER AND GUARDIANS

TEACHER SHOULD

1. Try to see through teacher’s bodies and organizations, that institutions maintain contact with the guardians, their students, send reports of their performance to the guardians whenever necessary and meet the guardians in meetings convened for the purpose for mutual exchange of ideas and for the benefit of the institution.

6. TEACHERS AND SOCIETY

TEACHER SHOULD

1. Recognize that education is a public service and strive to keep the public informed of the educational programmes which are being provided.
2. Works to improve education in the community and strengthen the community’s moral and intellectual life.
3. Be aware of social problems and take part in such activities as would be conducive to the progress of society and hence the country as a whole.
4. Perform the duties of citizenship, participate in community activities and shoulder responsibilities of public offices.
5. Refrain from taking part in or subscribing to or assisting in any activities which tend to promote a feeling of hatred or enmity among different communities, religions or linguistic group but actively work for National Integration.
6. Display of core values in the institution and on its website.
7. The Institution plans and organizes appropriate activities to increase consciousness about national identities and symbols; functional duties and Rights of Indian citizens and other constitutional obligations.