Disciplinary Rules and Code of Conduct

1. 1. Identity Verification: All students must carry their Identity cards at all times within the institute premises and must present them promptly when required.
2. 2. Dress Code: It is mandatory for all students to wear the prescribed uniform while entering the institute premises. The uniform includes light blue jeans, T-shirts (to be purchased from the institute cooperative store), white sports shoes, and white socks.
3. 3. Attendance: Students are required to be present throughout the academic year until the last day of each session.
4. 4. Class Participation: Regular attendance in theory and practical sessions including online sessions / guest lectures is mandatory. If a student's attendance in any of these classes (online/offline), including absences due to personal/medical issues, falls below 75%, their session will not be considered valid. As a result, they will be prohibited from appearing for institute examinations. Students with less than 75% attendance must re-enroll in the semester and complete it according to academic guidelines after paying the prescribed fee.
5. 5. Assignments and Submissions: All institute-prescribed assignments, projects, journals, session reports, and files must be satisfactorily submitted within the given deadlines. Failure to do so will result in the student being ineligible to participate in the exams.
6. 6. Respectful Conduct: Students must conduct themselves respectfully with faculty and non-teaching staff both inside and outside the institute premises. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
7. 7. Fee Payment: Students are required to pay the prescribed fees within the stipulated deadlines. Failure to comply will be considered as grounds for cancellation of admission.
8. 8. Updating Personal Information: Students must inform their department and the institute office about any Changes in their contact details. The institute will not be held responsible for any loss of information due to unreported changes.
9. 9. Participation in Extracurricular Activities: Participation in extracurricular activities organized by the institute from time to time is mandatory for all students.
10. 10. Notification of Absences: In case of illness or any other emergency situations, students must inform the department head or local guardian about their absence.
11. 11. Adherence to Exam Attempts Limit: Students are bound by institute regulations, such as restrictions on the number of permissible attempts to pass exams.
12. 12. Prohibition of Ragging: Ragging in any form, whether within or outside the institute premises, is strictly prohibited and governed under a zero-tolerance policy at RCPIT. Any student found guilty of involvement in ragging will face immediate expulsion from the institute.
    This rule is enforced in accordance with the guidelines and regulations issued by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi (2009), the Government of Maharashtra (1999), and the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India (Order No. 370/04/XIA, 2007) under the Prohibition of Ragging Act.
13. 13. Prohibition of Disruptive Activities: Students involved in disruptive activities, strikes, or demonstrations will be expelled from the institute, and fees paid will not be refunded.
14. 14. Parental Involvement: Parents are required to log in through the institute's ERP system to access information on their ward's academic progress. If summoned by the institute or its Heads of Departments/Director, it is mandatory for the student's parents to visit the institute.
15. 15. Prohibition of Prohibited Substances: Smoking, consumption of tobacco products, alcohol, or drugs within the institute premises is strictly prohibited; violators will be suspended/terminated.
16. 16. Purchasing of Stationery: All stationery required for coursework/term work must be purchased from the institute cooperative store.
17. 17. Hostel Regulations: Students residing in the hostel must adhere to all the hostel rules.
18. 18. Ban on Mobile Phones in Class: The use of mobile phones in theory/practical classes is prohibited.
19. 19. Social Media Code of ConductStudents are encouraged to share their personal achievements and the achievements or activities of R. C. Patel Institute of Technology (RCPIT) on social media platforms in a positive and respectful manner. All posts must use professional language and must not contain any offensive, defamatory, misleading, or inappropriate content.
    Any post that harms the dignity of RCPIT's stakeholders—including students, faculty, staff, or alumni—or that negatively affects the image and reputation of the institute will be treated as a serious act of indiscipline. Such actions will be subject to disciplinary measures and may also attract legal consequences as per institutional policies and applicable laws.
20. 20. Government Scholarship Holders: Students who are eligible for government scholarships must produce the required documents and complete the online scholarship form within the stipulated deadline, every year.
21. 21. Damage/Theft of Property: Any student found damaging or stealing property, infrastructure, equipment or facilities of the institute or hostel purposefully will be terminated or expelled from the hostels or institute.
22. 22. Liability for Personal Belongings: The institute will not be responsible for any loss of valuable personal belongings such as mobile phones, cash, jewelry, bags, laptops, etc.
23. 23. Compliance with Published Rules: Students must comply with all institute rules and directives issued by the directors from time to time.
24. 24. Compliance with Institute and Government Rules: Violation of any institute, institute, or governmental rules may result in cancellation of admission.
25. 25. Cancellation of Admission and Fee Refunds: All rules regarding admission cancellation and fee refunds are subject to the regulations of the State CET Cell, Mumbai.
26. 26. No Objection Certificate: Students are required to obtain a No Objection Certificate in the prescribed format at the time of admission cancellation, when requesting a Transfer Certificate, or after the completion of their engineering course.
27. 27. Returning Original Documents: Students will receive their original documents such as documents submitted at the time of admission / semester mark sheets / degree certificate / transfer certificate—only after obtaining a No Objection Certificate from the department. These documents will be issued directly to the students themselves and not to their relatives or friends under any circumstances.
28. 28. Violation of Rules / Code of Conduct: Any violation of the disciplinary rules or code of conduct may result in the cancellation of admission.
29. 29. Legal Jurisdiction: Any disputes related to admissions or any other related issues will fall under the jurisdiction of the court in Shirpur.
30. 30. Undertaken to be submitted: Students and parents are required to submit undertaking / affidavit regarding all above rules 1 to 29 at the time of admission.