Rules & Regulations

All students must attend college in the prescribed IPSR uniform during practical sessions, clinical rotations, and whenever specified by the institute. Male students must wear full-length trousers, full-sleeve shirts, and formal black shoes. Female students must wear salwar kameez or full trousers with full-sleeve tops and black shoes or sandals. Smart, clean, and modest attire is expected at all times on campus.

Students must be regular and punctual. No student may enter the classroom after the class has commenced without the teacher's permission, and no student may leave the classroom during an ongoing session without prior approval. Habitual late-comers may be marked absent for that period.

Ragging in any form — physical, verbal, psychological, or online — is strictly prohibited on campus, in hostels, and at all affiliated institutions. Offenders face immediate suspension, rustication, and legal action as per UGC Regulations and applicable West Bengal law. A fine of up to ₹25,000 may also be imposed.

Every student must maintain respectful and courteous conduct toward all faculty members, administrative staff, lab technicians, and fellow students — both on campus and off. Any act of insubordination, verbal abuse, intimidation, or indiscipline will be dealt with strictly by the Disciplinary Committee.

Mobile phones must be switched off or kept on silent mode during class hours, practical sessions, library study, and examinations. Use of mobile phones in the classroom or lab without explicit instructor permission is prohibited. Students found using devices during exams will be treated as using unfair means.

Strict silence must be maintained in classrooms, the library, laboratory areas, and examination halls during sessions and study hours. Loud talking, shouting, or any disruptive noise in these areas is prohibited. Students should move quietly through corridors when classes are in session.

Students may not hold any unauthorised meeting, procession, rally, or collection of money or goods on campus without prior written approval from the Principal. Any student organisation activity must be registered with the institute and conducted under faculty supervision.

Eve-teasing and any form of sexual harassment are strictly prohibited and constitute criminal offences under Indian law. Any student found guilty faces immediate expulsion and police referral. A fine of up to ₹10,000 may additionally be imposed. IPSR has a functioning Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for redressal.

Every student is responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the college premises. Damage to furniture, equipment, infrastructure, or any college property must be reported immediately. The cost of repair or replacement will be borne by the student(s) responsible.

Students who commute by two-wheeler must hold a valid driving licence, wear helmets at all times, and park only in the designated parking area. Riding within the campus premises is not permitted.

Students may not bring or entertain visitors/outsiders inside the college building, laboratories, or clinical areas during college hours without the permission of the Principal. All visitors must report to the administrative office and obtain a visitor's pass.

Students must appear for all internal examinations, practical assessments, and monthly tests sincerely. Use of unfair means during any examination leads to cancellation, suspension, and a university report. Absence from an internal examination without valid reason results in zero marks for that component.

Students represent IPSR wherever they go. Any act of misconduct outside campus — including at affiliated hospitals, clinical sites, or public places — that brings disrepute to the institute will be treated as a breach of the code of conduct. Students must carry their IPSR identity card at all times.

Possession, consumption, or distribution of alcohol, tobacco products, narcotics, or any controlled substance on campus, in hostels, or at affiliated institutions is strictly prohibited. Violation leads to immediate suspension and referral to the appropriate authorities.

All disciplinary matters are handled by the IPSR Disciplinary Committee. A student accused of misconduct is given an opportunity to present their case. Penalties range from a formal warning and fine to suspension and rustication, depending on the severity of the offence.

Rooms are allotted at the beginning of the academic year and will not be changed during the academic year except under exceptional circumstances approved in writing by the Warden and the Principal. Students may not swap rooms on their own.

All hostel residents must return by 8:00 PM. Roll call is held between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM every evening. Students absent without a valid gate pass will be marked absent for the night; repeated violations are reported to parents and result in disciplinary action. No student may leave before 5:30 AM.

For female hostel residents, only female relatives (mother, sister, or female guardian) are permitted inside during visiting hours (Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM). All visitors must sign the register and obtain a visitor's pass. Male visitors may meet students only at the designated area near the hostel entrance.

Cooking of any kind inside hostel rooms or corridors is strictly prohibited. Students must not bring or use stoves, gas cylinders, electric hot plates, induction cookers, or any open-flame or heating equipment inside the hostel.

Lunch is served from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and dinner from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Breakfast timings are communicated at the start of each term. Meals cannot be taken to rooms. Students with dietary or medical needs should inform the Warden in writing.

Only authorised low-power appliances such as a table fan and mobile charger are permitted. Electric irons, heaters, immersion rods, hair dryers, and portable air conditioners are prohibited due to fire safety concerns. Unauthorised appliances will be confiscated and the student may face expulsion from the hostel.

Ragging is completely and absolutely prohibited within the hostel premises. Senior students must not pressurise, intimidate, or demand any act from junior residents. Offenders will be expelled from the hostel and college as per UGC Regulations.

Each student is personally responsible for maintaining cleanliness in their room, bathroom, and surrounding corridor. Garbage must be disposed of in designated dustbins only. Toilets must not be used to dispose of solid waste or sanitary items. Regular room inspections are conducted by the Warden.

Possession, consumption, or distribution of alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, or any intoxicating substance is absolutely prohibited. Students found in violation will be expelled from the hostel immediately and face further disciplinary action.

Any hostel resident wishing to leave outside regular college hours must obtain a gate pass from the Warden in advance, specifying purpose, destination, and expected return time. Students going home overnight must have written parental consent on file.

Quiet and decorum must be maintained at all times, especially during study hours (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM) and after lights-out. Use of loudspeakers, music systems, or loud devices that disturb other residents is prohibited.

In any medical emergency, students should immediately inform the Hostel Warden, who will contact the designated college doctor or arrange transport. Parents/guardians will be notified promptly. All hostel residents must keep their medical history, blood group, and emergency contacts on file with the Warden.

All students must wear prescribed laboratory attire before entering any IPSR laboratory: full-sleeved lab coat/apron, disposable or reusable gloves, closed-toe shoes (no sandals), and a mask where specified. Students not in proper attire will be denied entry for that session.

Students must carry their valid IPSR identity card at all times in the laboratory and produce it for verification if asked. Students found without their ID may not be permitted to attend the practical session.

Students must not enter the laboratory after the session has formally commenced without permission. No student may leave mid-session without prior approval. Attendance is marked at the start; late entry or early departure may result in being marked absent.

Strict silence and focused conduct must be maintained. Students must work on their designated bench and assigned instruments only. Wandering between benches, socialising, or any horseplay is not permitted and is treated as a serious offence.

No food, beverages, chewing gum, or any consumables are permitted inside any IPSR laboratory. Students found consuming anything inside the lab will be asked to leave and marked absent for the session.

Students may only operate instruments assigned for the specific practical session, under supervision. Before operating any instrument, students must register their name, roll number, and date in the Instrument Register Book. All instruments must be cleaned and returned to their original position before leaving.

All biological specimens, chemical reagents, and hazardous waste must be handled with appropriate PPE and disposed of only in designated colour-coded waste bins as per biomedical waste management protocols. Any spillage must be immediately reported to the lab instructor.

Mobile phones must be switched off or on silent during practicals. Photographing specimens or equipment is permitted only with explicit written permission from the department head. Use of phones for calls or messaging during practicals is prohibited.

Any damage to instruments, glassware, or equipment must be reported immediately. The cost of repair or replacement will be recovered from the student(s) responsible. Wilful damage is treated as a serious disciplinary offence.

Every student must maintain an up-to-date practical record book for each subject. Observations, results, and inferences must be recorded neatly during or after each practical. Records must be signed by the faculty at the end of each session. Incomplete or missing records may result in ineligibility for the practical examination.

Before leaving, every student must: clean their assigned bench, wash all glassware, return instruments to the rack, dispose of waste in appropriate bins, close all taps and gas connections, switch off instruments, and ensure their practical record is updated and signed.

The IPSR college library is open on all working days (Monday to Saturday) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It remains closed on Sundays and public holidays. During examination periods, extended hours may be announced by the librarian.

First-year UG students may borrow up to 2 books at a time. Second and third-year UG students may borrow up to 3 books. PG students may borrow up to 4 books. Reference books, periodicals, journals, atlases, and CDs/DVDs must be used within the library only.

Borrowed books must be returned within 14 days. Late fines: ₹1 per day for the first week of delay; ₹2 per day during the second week. If not returned within 28 days, the full replacement cost is charged. Students with outstanding fines may not borrow additional books.

Renewal of borrowed books is not permitted. If a student still requires the book after the due date, they must return it and have it reissued — subject to the book not being reserved by another student.

The IPSR student identity card is mandatory for borrowing books. No book will be issued without a valid ID card. Identity cards are non-transferable — borrowing using another student's card may result in disciplinary action for both students involved.

If a book is returned damaged, the student will be charged for repair or full replacement. If a book is lost, the student must pay double the current market price. Payment must be made within 15 days of notification.

Marking, underlining, writing in the margins, highlighting, annotating, or defacing library books in any way is strictly prohibited. Books found with student markings will result in the student being charged replacement cost.

Strict silence and decorum must be maintained in the library at all times. Loud talking, group discussions, or any noise is not permitted. Mobile phones must be on silent or switched off. Any undisciplined behaviour may be referred to the Principal for action.

Personal laptops and notebooks are allowed for academic study and note-taking. Laptops must be on silent mode. Laptops may not be used for gaming, entertainment, or downloading non-academic content within the library premises.

Every student must sign the entry register upon entering. Personal bags and large files must be deposited at the bag counter before proceeding inside. Only notebooks and laptops may be carried in. All materials must be checked by library staff on exit.

All borrowed books must be returned and all dues cleared before a student appears for their final examination or receives their certificate. Library clearance is mandatory for issue of the completion certificate, transfer certificate, and migration certificate.

Every student must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance in both theory classes and practical sessions separately throughout the academic year to be eligible to appear in the university / SMFWB / NSDC examinations. A student who falls below 75% in any one subject may be detained from appearing in that subject's examination.

Attendance is recorded period-wise. Absence for an entire session, or for one hour or more within a session, counts as a half-day absence. Arriving after the attendance register has been signed, or leaving before a class ends without prior permission, results in that period being marked absent.

A student needing to be absent for planned reasons must submit a written leave application — signed by a parent or guardian — to the class teacher or department head before the date of absence. Verbal or telephonic requests are not accepted. Granted leave does not override the 75% attendance requirement.

A student absent due to illness must submit a medical certificate signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner on the first day of return. For absences of three or more consecutive days, the student must meet with the department head (and, if required, the Principal) along with a parent or guardian before rejoining classes.

Leave during monthly tests, internal assessments, and practical examinations is not granted except under genuine emergencies (hospitalisation, bereavement). Documentary proof must be submitted immediately upon return. Unexplained absence from an internal exam results in zero marks for that assessment.

A student who has been marked absent for a period cannot re-enter the classroom mid-session without formal permission from the class teacher or department head. If permission is granted, the student remains marked absent for the portion of the class they missed.

Mass bunking is treated as a serious act of indiscipline. All students who participated face disciplinary action: formal warning, deduction in internal marks, or suspension — in addition to the absence being recorded. Ringleaders or organisers face enhanced penalties.

Students whose attendance falls below 75% in any subject will receive a written warning and parental notification. If the student still fails to meet the threshold by year-end, they will be detained and will not be issued a hall ticket for the examination in the relevant subject(s).

There is no formal "leave quota" beyond the 25% permissible absence built into the 75% attendance requirement. The 25% margin exists as a buffer for unavoidable circumstances, not as planned holidays. Students are advised not to treat this margin as discretionary leave.

Attendance is compiled by the administrative office. Students can check their status by requesting a print-out from the admin office or through the institute's student portal (if available). Parents will be proactively contacted if a student's attendance drops to a level of concern.