This code may be called T K M College of Engineering Kollam Student’s Conduct and Disciplinary Code. The code shall be deemed to have come into effect from the date on which the Action Committee/Chairman, TKM College Trust resolved to implement this Conduct and Disciplinary Code.

T K M College of Engineering is a learning centre where both the teachers and the students uphold the cause of maintaining order and discipline in the campus for the accomplishment of the vision of the institute and maintaining a harmonious atmosphere. Rules and regulations are therefore meant to achieve the contours of these much needed order and discipline. The student community should see that the rules envisaged in this code are strictly followed so that their conduct will be in conformity with and supportive of and conducive to the institute’s vision.

The code shall be applicable to all the students admitted to this Institution including any academic programme, activity or event conducted by the Institute. It is the responsibility and duty of each and every student to become acquainted with all the provisions of the Code. It is presumed that every student from the date of his/her admission to the institute to any academic programme/activity/event has knowledge of this Code. All students coming within the above categories are required to strictly adhere to this Code as a condition of their admission to the institute and this Code would be binding on and enforceable against them or any among them.

• Familiarize and adhere to this Code and any amendment brought to this Code
• Behave and conduct themselves in the institute campus, hostels and premises in a dignified and courteous manner and show due respect to the authorities, employees, women and elders.
• Follow decent dressing manners, without any obscenity.
• Foster and maintain vibrant academic, intellectual, cultural and social atmosphere which is consistent with the vision of the institute.
• Access all educational opportunities and benefits available at the institute and make good use of them to prosper academically and develop scientific temper.
• Follow Institutional rules and directions from college/hostel authorities for ensuring the safety, health and well-being of students in the college/campus/hostels
• Refrain from all activities deemed under the purview of ‘ragging’ which is a criminal offence.
• Abstain from the use/possession of alcohol, tobacco, narcotic substances or any other intoxicants in the campus and hostels
• Respect the laws of the country, human rights, cultural and social values nurtured and followed by all sections and to conduct in a responsible and dignified manner at all times.
• Report any violation of this Code to the functionaries.

“By constant self discipline and self control, you can develop greatness of character”-Grenville Klieser

• Student activities should supplement the harmonious function of the institute and all activities of students should be oriented in this direction. Activities that may adversely affect the harmonious function of the institute would not be permitted.
• Students are encouraged to spend their free time in the Library/Reading Room. Clustering in the verandahs or crowding in front of the offices or the Campus roads are to be avoided.
• TKMCE Campus is a “Smoking Free Campus”.
• Silence shall be maintained in the designated premises of the institute.
• Students should avoid usage of mobile phones in the class room, Library, Computer Centre, Examination Halls, etc. They may use such gadgets judiciously in permitted
• Students shall not indulge in any undesirable activity and shall maintain highest standard of discipline.
• Possession or consumption of narcotic drugs, tobacco, alcohol and other intoxicating substances are strictly prohibited in the Campus and hostels.
• Students are expected to exhibit highest order of self esteem and self respect and are prohibited from indulging in anti-institutional, anti-national, anti-social, communal, immoral or political expressions and activities within the Campus and hostels.
• Politically based organizations or outfits are not allowed in the Campus as per order of the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala. Students are strictly prohibited from organizing, attending or participating in any activity or agitation sponsored by politically based organizations.
• Students shall exhibit highest order of decency not to deface, disfigure, damage or destroy or cause any loss in any manner to or regarding public, private or Institute properties.
• Unauthorized entry of outsiders into the campus as well as hostels is strictly prohibited. Without specific permission of the authorities, students shall not bring outsiders (except parents or family members) to the institute or hostels.
• Students shall not bring, distribute or circulate unauthorized notices, pamphlets, leaflets etc within the Campus or hostels. The possession, distribution or exhibitions of obscene items are prohibited within the Campus or on any property owned/managed by the institute.
• Students need to obtain prior permission from the college authorities to exhibit any type of banners, flags, boards etc. inside the campus, hostels, gates, buildings or on the compound walls
• Students need to obtain written permission from college authorities to collect money from other students or faculty or any staff within the campus or hostels.
• The institute being a holy place of learning and an exclusive academic zone, nobody shall respond to any call for any form of strike, procession or agitation including slogan shouting, dharna, gherao, burning in effigy or indulge in anything which may harm the peaceful atmosphere of the institution and shall abstain from violence in the Campus and hostels and even outside.
• Engaging in gherao, keeping under captivity or illegally confining any official of the institute is prohibited
• Students can park their vehicle in the dedicated space exclusively reserved for them. No two-wheeler riding is permitted into/inside the campus.
• Students shall leave the classroom only when the session is over with the permission of the teacher.
• Students charged with criminal offence or under suspension can enter the institute Campus and college hostels only with the permission of the competent authority.
• Any case of criminal activity or violation of law and order in the institute Campus and hostels will be reported to the police.
• Students may use the waste bins for dispensing waste materials within the Campus including classrooms, hostels and offices.
• Students are to follow all the rules and regulations as directed by the University while appearing for any examination.
• Students are expected not to involve in any conduct which leads to lowering of the esteem of the institution.

“Freedom without rules doesn’t work. And communities do not work unless they are regulated by etiquette”-Judith Martin

• Familiarize and adhere to this Code and any amendment brought to this Code
• Behave and conduct themselves in the institute campus, hostels and premises in a dignified and courteous manner and show due respect to the authorities, employees, women and elders.
• Follow decent dressing manners, without any obscenity.
• Foster and maintain vibrant academic, intellectual, cultural and social atmosphere which is consistent with the vision of the institute.
• Access all educational opportunities and benefits available at the institute and make good use of them to prosper academically and develop scientific temper.
• Follow Institutional rules and directions from college/hostel authorities for ensuring the safety, health and well-being of students in the college/campus/hostels
• Refrain from all activities deemed under the purview of ‘ragging’ which is a criminal offence.
• Abstain from the use/possession of alcohol, tobacco, narcotic substances or any other intoxicants in the campus and hostels
• Respect the laws of the country, human rights, cultural and social values nurtured and followed by all sections and to conduct in a responsible and dignified manner at all times.
• Report any violation of this Code to the functionaries.

Any student exhibiting prohibited behavior mentioned in this Code shall, depending upon the gravity of the misconduct or depending on its recurrence, be subjected to any of the following disciplinary sanctions :

• Warning or Reprimand

  This is the least sanction envisaged in this Code. The student engaged in any prohibited behaviour will be issued a warning letter.

• Tendering Apology

  The student engaged in any prohibited behaviour may be asked to tender an apology for his/her act. An undertaking that he/she shall not indulge in such or any of the prohibited behaviour in future will be sought.