Behaviour and Discipline

• The students must remember that, the hostel is the home of the students on the campus & they should behave themselves on the campus as well as outside in such manner so that dignity of the institution is maintained.
• Residents are expected to display acceptable forms of behaviour anywhere within the hostel compound and the Institute premises.
• Noise level, volume of music system, etc. must be kept low at all times. These rules are intended for the Resident to follow so as to achieve a conducive living environment for all the residents.
• Pranks, ragging and rowdy games in any form are strictly prohibited.
• Strict disciplinary action will be initiated if resident/s is/are caught committing a crime or theft of any kind & the case may be referred to the City Police for necessary action under IPC and resident/s may be evicted. Prior to eviction, Resident/s will have to settle all outstanding charges where deemed applicable including forfeiture of unutilized period of the rent paid.
• Vandalism is a very serious offence; Residents found guilty of committing such an offence may be evicted from the Hostel.
• Residents shall dress in appropriate attire at all times within the hostel vicinity especially in Dinning area. (Wearing shorts, Bermuda, Night-dress, Short/mini Skirts and One piece are not allowed in dining area and Girls’ Hostel Office)
• Residents are not allowed to keep weapons & threatening items in their possession in the hostel and institute premises.
• Possession and consumption of intoxicants and any kind of substance abuse is strictly prohibited in the hostel and institute premises or outside in any restaurant in Cuttack or on outside official visits such as training/tour/camp/field work etc. Any infringement of this order or visiting any place declared out of bounds to students will result in disciplinary action against the students concerned.
• Residents are solely responsible for their activities outside the institute premises and should follow the acceptable norms of socio-legal behaviour.
• All the residents will remain present at the time of Roll Call.
• Hostel Prefects are appointed to form a bridge between Institute Authorities and the students. From time to time they are given certain tasks/duties for the benefit of the students and the Residents of hostel. Every resident should cooperate with the Prefects to discharge their duties.

Up keeping of The Hostel

• Residents are responsible for the up-keeping, cleanliness and tidiness of their rooms at all times including the common areas in the Hostel, such as the lounge area, dining room and bathrooms for the convenience of the next users.
• A Resident should check the fittings & fixtures in her room at the time of occupation. If there is any deficiency or inadequacy, it should be brought to the notice of the hostel staff. The Resident shall be responsible for the fittings and fixtures of her room and shall see to it that they are in order at the time of handing over of the room when she leaves the hostel.
• Use of electrical appliances like heaters, hotplates, etc, in the hostel rooms is strictly prohibited.
• All fans, light and electrical appliances must be switched off when not in use.
• Placing of baggage/bags or unwanted items outside the room or anywhere in hostel except the allotted rooms is not allowed to avoid obstruction to other residents.
• Common Hostel furniture must not be moved from its existing position/place without the consent of the Hostel Authority.
• Alteration of furniture, fixtures etc. provided by Hostel authorities is strictly prohibited.
• Residents sharing common facilities within a room of the Hostel shall be liable for a joint payment towards the cost of repair or loss of facilities within the room in event of loss/ damage of the facility. In no case such damage or loss is attributable to a single resident.
• All the hostel articles issued to the students must be returned to the Hostel Matron before the students leave their rooms. They shall be responsible for any loss. The loss, if any, shall be made good from the defaulters.
• The Hostel Management reserves the Rights to enter, inspect or spot checks the rooms in the interest of proper conduct of the Residents, or the orderly and efficient administration and proper use of the rooms, or to maintain/repair the premises but only in the presence of the Residents.