The college policy is in agreement with the UGC regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions, 2009 and it is committed to keeping the campus ragging-free.

• As per the UGC ragging regulations, 2009, state and central government directives, anti-ragging undertakings from students and parents are to be collected at the admission entry level itself making them aware of the consequences of its violation. 
• Considering ragging as a cognizable offense, all the provisions of central and state government acts are to be scrupulously followed. 
• The Anti-ragging cell is to be constituted by the college principal who has to work under his/her direct supervision. 
• On receipt of a ragging complaint by the Anti-ragging cell, the college has to seriously deal with such cases as per the university regulations which may include reporting and registering it at the nearest law and order department.
• Strict vigilance on student activities especially during the admission period at the beginning of the academic year is to be stringently maintained.
• Counseling facility to be provided by the Anti-ragging cell or in-house counselors or by professional counselors, if need be. Their reports are to be submitted to the college principal regularly. 
• The faculty is to be directed to identify potential violators and susceptible victims by visible stress and palpable tension. Such cases are to be communicated to the college anti-ragging cell for quick disposal of solutions. 
• On receipt of ragging-related instructions/information from central, state, UGC, and court orders, the college anti-ragging cell updates the stakeholders regularly. 
• During the first few weeks or months of the academic year, special sessions may be arranged for new college entrants to prepare them for their socio-academic life on campus. 
• All the locations on the college campus with a higher possibility of ragging are to be identified by the college anti-ragging cell and such locations must be under constant vigil and watch. 
• The college has to ensure the active participation of maximum students in cultural festivals and activities so that the distinction of senior or junior is automatically erased. 12. The anti-ragging policy of the college is to be prominently displayed on the college website as well as included in the college prospectus and mentioned in the admission-related documents in addition to the display of anti-ragging slogans using electronic print media available on the campus.
• The college anti-ragging cell may be supplemented with a faculty squad, if need be, for deputation at vulnerable locations and times. 
• The anti-ragging cell has to ensure the sensitization of parents about the rights and safety of their children/wards by leveraging the opportunities when they are likely to meet and interact and if needed, special sessions may be conducted.

The college is committed to nurturing an environment of proper conduct and respect between all the stakeholders ensuring that none of them is subjected to any sort of harassment. This is to be achieved by enforcement of anti-harassment policies and complaint procedures at all levels to make the environment absolved of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and/or sexual assault.

• Discrimination, harassment (including sexual/gender harassment), sexual assault, and retaliation against all the stakeholders including contractors, interns, and other third parties performing their assigned tasks is strictly prohibited on the college campus.
• The higher tier personnel are expected to serve as role models of appropriate conduct for all other personnel but everyone will have to uphold higher standards of conduct.
• As per the directives of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redress) Act 2013, the college has to constitute a committee.
• To sensitize students about sexual and gender-based violence, its consequences, and the legal measures available to control it, special sessions of experts may be organized as per the prevailing situation on the campus and the need felt for the same.
• To ensure gender equality, fairer sex (female) to be adequately represented in all sections of the college.
• Any stakeholder who feels that he/she is subjected to any kind of harassment due to his/her sex/gender or is witness to any such violation, then the same must be immediately reported to the principal who is ex-officio head of the anti-harassment committee or anyone in hierarchy who is deemed to be reported.

The college is committed to providing the best resources to all the stakeholders namely students and staff. The college has a system of managing and mobilizing its financial resources which is periodically audited and transparent. 

• The activities planned by various departments, committees, and individual staff members have to submit the proposals to the college’s internal quality assurance cell (IQAC) which will monitor the need, sanction, and execution of such proposals.
• After analyzing the need for activity proposals, the IQAC would either recommend sanction or rejection of activity proposals to the principal for final decision.
• The college encourages each section of the institution to find sponsors to meet the expenses for the organization of events and activities.
• While organizing any event, activity, or outreach program, active involvement of the Alumni Association and PTA is highly recommended. 
• The IQAC is expected to study and recommend various ways to channel funds for the development of the institution. 
• The new construction and maintenance works are to be sanctioned only after conducting a feasibility study under the guidance of IQAC. 
• All faculty members are encouraged to apply and avail themselves of different research project funds, incentives, and aids which is being offered by various agencies. 
• In cases of disaster relief and social outreach programs being planned by the college on humanitarian grounds, an appeal for sponsorship from the general public, well-wishers, and philanthropic institutions may also be made, wherever possible. 

The college is dedicated to implementing, maintaining, and improving environmental management processes on the campus to reduce its carbon and environmental footprint. Consciousness about ecological balance and the impact of its disorder on sustainability is deeply rooted in the ethical framework of the institution.

• The college is committed to the improvement of the natural environment through pollution prevention and control, eco-friendly disposal of waste (specifically electronic waste), and green initiatives for sustainability and survival. Any biodegradable, recyclable initiative has to be encouraged giving utmost priority. 
• As per the directives of the central and state government in environment-related matters, all policies, and procedures defined by the government have to be scrupulously followed. 
• Wherever possible, the use of toxic, hazardous, and environmentally unfriendly substances is to be avoided or reduced to a minimum whereas the use of sustainable resources is to be maximized. 
• The biodiversity of the campus has to be protected and improved by all available means. 
• Development and implementation of sustainability-related research and teaching initiatives should involve practicality.
• The college is committed to maintaining a very strict and eco-friendly waste management mechanism and abides by the principle of the green protocol.
• The college acknowledges its responsibilities and obligations to contribute its share in the resolution of local and global environmental issues by minimizing its environmental impact. 
• The college subscribes to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle initiatives and encourages all its stakeholders to reduce individual waste generation as an ethical commitment.
• All institutional activities have to revolve around the principles of plastic reduction and lesser waste generation. 
• The waste management measures introduced by government departments and scientific agencies are to be implemented on the campus wherever possible. 
• Efforts to be continually made to ensure that all the college stakeholders are aware of the college waste management strategy policy. 
• Wherever possible, waste items are to be identified for reuse either internally or in association with third parties. 
• Programs that nurture the environment quality and biodiversity protection throughout the region are encouraged to be introduced. Environment Sustainability, Waste Management and Green Initiatives 
• Targets of achieving environmental performance to be set in the areas of green initiatives. 
• Efforts to be continually made to make the campus plastic-free to a maximum extent. Use of alternative items instead of plastic to be promoted and make the institution abide by the principle of green protocol. 
• Steps to be taken for harnessing solar energy to its maximum by installation of solar energy panels as an alternative source of energy, in the open areas of campus. 
• Minimal use of paper to be practiced by using electronic platforms for academic and administrative purposes. 
• Composting, bio-manure, and other onsite treatment options are to be implemented on the campus wherever possible. Construction of compost pit to utilize the dry waste generated due to fallen leaves, etc., and vermicomposting to avoid the use of chemical fertilizers.
• A rainwater harvesting plant to be installed for the collection and use of rainwater in an efficient manner. 
• To design and implement horticulture and medicinal plant gardens to add to the college’s green cover. Plantation of plants that release higher amounts of oxygen in the atmosphere thereby helping in air purification. 
• No Vehicle Day is to be practiced at least once a month to reduce air pollution.
• Implement energy efficiency by way of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and carrying out low-carbon activities/methods on campus. 
• To identify and replace equipment/gadgets such as printers, scanners, etc. which are old, outdated, and heavily power-consuming. 
• Replace incandescent bulbs and tube lights and replace them with energy-efficient light bulbs and tubes that consume very little electrical power thereby helping to keep the energy efficient campus. Continuously track and monitor energy usage on the campus by conducting energy audits and implementing ways to increase energy efficiency wherever possible.

The college lays pivotal importance on research and related activities. The college research policy provides guidelines for the conduct and publication of high-quality research work by all the staff (including teaching, non-teaching, and administrative), students, and external experts/guides associated with the research work conducted at the college. 

• The college research policy adheres to the ethics of research, publication, and academic integrity of the University Grant Commission (UGC) and the affiliating university.
• The research monitoring cell of the college comprising faculty members has to promote and sustain the research tempo of the college. This cell has to support decision-making in matters related to research that are critically important for the institution and is headed by the Academic and Research Coordinator (ARC). 
• In case of funding received from government agencies This group(ARC) has to ensure that the funds received must be utilized by the institution in only those heads for which it is released and that too within the stipulated time of its usage. 
• The conduct of research-related programs such as seminars, conferences, symposia, workshops, and other regular events, etc. is highly encouraged.
• The faculty members who are interested in attending research-related events such as seminars, conferences, symposia, workshops, etc. which are being conducted outside the college, in the same city or any other location in India would be reimbursed the complete registration fee, transport allowance (T.A.), dearness allowance (D.A.) as applicable. This will be subject to the following conditions i. The request for permission and sanction of reimbursements (of registration fee, T.A., D.A. as applicable) is to be submitted in advance. The proposal would be sanctioned after due proposal feasibility evaluation/recommendation by the research monitoring cell/ IQAC. ii. After the return from successful attendance at the event and subsequent submission of its report, the amount would be reimbursed. iii. In case any faculty member is interested in attending an event being organized in the college itself, then a subsidy on the registration fee would be offered. However, no T.A./D.A. would be applicable in such a case. 
• The research being conducted in the college should be defined, prioritized, and ensured that the focus area is contemporary and relevant. 
• The college acknowledges the research achievements of its faculty in different disciplines. 
• The essential infrastructure support for the research work would be provided by the college and the research facilities will be augmented in the departments whenever and wherever possible.
• The allocation of financial and other support for research will be based on an objective, transparent, merit-based decision-making system. 
• The faculty research outcome has to be reflected by incorporating it into the teaching process to benefit student learning and outcomes. 
• Faculty are to be encouraged to carry out quality research and publish their findings in reputed journals and file patents wherever possible. 
• The college encourages the faculty members to take up research projects by extending all possible support. 
• With the motto of benefitting society from the expertise available in the college, the college encourages the conduct of outreach programs and non-financial consultancy services offered to the industry, Government, and Non-Government Organizations. 
• The research monitoring cell of the college has to ensure that the expertise available in the departments, is open to the public. 
• Establishment of research collaborations and linkages with foreign universities is highly encouraged by the college. 
• Faculty/Student exchanges between institutions for research are highly encouraged to enrich them with quality, national, and international exposure.
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and collaboration with reputed national laboratories, institutions, industries, and organizations are to be made for the facilitation of faculty and students to undertake research projects and internships in collaboration with them.

The college teaching faculty has to play a greater role in the planning, decision-making, and implementation of college policies. They are to be offered greater autonomy, confidence, and freedom in making decisions making the system democratic in nature. This will empower them to work comfortably with all their colleagues and be responsible for their assigned duties without any follow-up or supervision. The confidence acquired by the teachers in such a setup will help provide varied learning experiences to the students with ease and happiness. The empowerment of the faculty is to be achieved through: 

• The process of planning and decision-making involves the faculty members. 
• Timely dissemination of information through regular meetings, official communications, etc.
• Apprising of the latest updates in the policies and demands in the higher education sector to be achieved through seminars and group discussion sessions. In light of these, sessions on the plans, mission, and goals of the college are also to be included.
• The college work environment has to be conducive and competent to provide self-fulfillment, and satisfaction and promote the inner drive.
• To ensure reliable performances of routine work, feedback from the faculty may be taken whenever and wherever possible.
• The faculty members who are interested in attending research-related events such as seminars, conferences, symposia, workshops, etc. which are being conducted outside the college, in the same city or any other location in India would be reimbursed for complete/partial registration fee, transport allowance (T.A.), dearness allowance (D.A.) as applicable. This will be subject to the following conditions: i. the request for permission and sanction of reimbursements (of the registration fee, T.A., D.A. as applicable) is to be submitted in advance. The proposal would be sanctioned after due proposal feasibility evaluation/recommendation by the Principal. ii. After the return from successful attendance at the event and subsequent submission of its report, the amount would be reimbursed. iii. In case any faculty member is interested in attending an event being organized in the college itself, then a subsidy on the registration fee would be offered. However, no T.A. /D.A. would be applicable in such a case. 
• In the wake of imminent and challenging societal changes, the mission of the college has to be realized at all costs. To impart consistency in such issues, special brainstorming sessions may be arranged. 
• Teachers are to be encouraged to perpetually upgrade their teaching and learning methods preferably by using the latest ICT tools available.
• The infrastructural facilities being the skeleton of the college, adequate care is to be taken in propping up timely addition, renovation, and maintenance.

In addition to the traditional teaching and learning process, the college has to promote the faculty in research, consultancy, extension, outreach, and development of entrepreneurship cells to support student startups.

• The college encourages the faculty members to take up research projects by extending all possible support and filing for patents.
• With the motto of benefitting society from the expertise available in the college, the college encourages the conduct of outreach programs and consultancy services offered to the industry, Government, and Non-Government Organizations.
• The faculty members are encouraged to offer consultancy services and the necessary and needed infrastructural support such as laboratory facilities is to be provided by the college.
• The research monitoring cell of the college has to ensure that the expertise available in the departments are open to the public.
• Visit to foreign universities and establishment of collaborations and linkages with them is highly encouraged by the college.
• Faculty exchanges between institutions for research, teaching, and learning are highly encouraged to enrich them with quality, national, and international exposure.
• The college is to make all efforts to provide internships and on-the-job training to students in reputed industries and organizations. This is to enable them to achieve competencies for jobs/career requirements and to successfully face global challenges.

The college’s human values and professional ethics policy focuses on providing quality education to all students in the classroom without any kind of favoritism, or discrimination, treating them equally with love, care, and affection with a commitment to inculcate good values in them.

• Exceptional concern to students must be shown by all teachers by motivating them wherever possible, to be acknowledged as role models by the students.
• Absolute fairness in assigning marks/grades is to be exercised by the teachers during their internal and external assessments.
• The rights and dignity of the students in expressing his/her opinion must be respected by all teachers.
• The student community has varying levels of aptitude and capabilities with each student different from every other student. The teachers must recognize these differences and try to meet the needs and aspirations at the individual level to the extent of possibility.
• Human values and ethics play a distinctive role in molding the psyche of a student. These need to be touched upon by the teacher presenting the importance of values by linking them to the subject being taught, at any stage of student interactions whether classroom teaching or practical sessions. This will have higher acceptability than dedicated sessions for the same.
• Blood donation camps, and visits to hospitals, old age homes, and orphanages can very effectively inculcate the spirit of generosity and sacrifice towards fellow humans. Hence such events are highly encouraged.
• The college is committed to providing Divyangjan or differently abled students, equal opportunities for accessing all the facilities available on the campus as per the mandate under the Rights for Persons, with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016 and “Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan” of the Government.
• Convenient locations of classrooms and examination rooms for the differently abled students are to be allotted.
• Additional time during examinations along with the service of scribes is to be provided for physically challenged students as per the Government rules and affiliating University.
• For easy access to college buildings, ramps are provided for convenience.
• A special toilet with additional fixtures is provided for the use of disabled students.

Review of staff performance and evaluation of their skills and achievements is   achieved by the annual performance appraisal.

• The performance appraisal implemented in the college is as per the applicable UGC guidelines, Government of Maharashtra regulations as well as directives of the affiliating university in this regard every year. It applies to faculty and non-teaching staff.
• The demands from the vision and mission of the college are also considered in addition to UGC regulations in the performance appraisal.
• The performance appraisal is done confidentially once every year. The appraisal of teaching staff will be carried out by the respective H.O.Ds who will forward it to the concerned Vice-Principal. Finally, it will be forwarded to the Principal. At each stage, the appraisal will be scrutinized and remarks of the HODs, Vice-Principal, and Principal through IQAC will be made.
• The appraisal of all the HODs and Vice-Principals will be conducted by the Principal.
•  The performance appraisal of non-teaching and administrative staff is conducted by the college Registrar who finally forwards it to the Principal.
• The performance appraisal data is analyzed quantifiably based on documents submitted and feedback by IQAC.
• After the analysis, the supervising authority scripts its remarks identifying the exceptional/significant/satisfactory/unsatisfactory progress whatever the case may be, and finally mentions the appreciation and/or areas of focus/attention for the individual.
• The findings and remarks of the supervising authority are communicated to the concerned without delay.
• For the Annual Performance Index (API) evaluation of teachers, their API forms are verified and scrutinized by the IQAC and forwarded to the Principal. Finally, it is forwarded to the affiliating university/competent authority for final evaluation and certification.
• For Teachers who are due for promotion under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS), their Appraisals, API evaluation certificate along other documents are submitted to the IQAC which verifies and scrutinizes them before sending them to the Principal. The Principal forwards the proposal to the competent authority/committee/institution which is designated by the university the same.