Code of Conduct

Sister Nivedita University aims to actualize Sister Nivedita's educational vision of harmoniously blending the spirit of service, social responsibility, and intellectual curiosity. In tune with this vision, the students of this institution are motivated to cultivate the great virtues of compassion, empathy, and critical thinking as emphasized in Sister Nivedita's teachings, in conjunction with modern scientific temper and spirit of free inquiry into the truth. In doing so, we place before our students as an ideal the life of Sister Nivedita, who harmoniously combined within herself both the passion for social service and the pursuit of knowledge, inspiring us to become active agents of positive change in society.

Sister Nivedita University's Honour Code for Students serves as a guiding framework for upholding the highest standards in all pursuits, including academic work, to embody the University's mission, vision, and values. This code fosters a culture of integrity, responsibility, and mutual respect within the University community.

As a commitment to Academic Integrity, students individually and collectively pledge:

1. To refrain from giving or receiving unauthorized aid in examinations, tests, class work, and assignments.
2. To properly acknowledge and reference sources in all academic work, avoiding plagiarism and falsification.
3. To submit original work and avoid duplicate submissions without explicit permission.
4. To maintain the authenticity of data, reports, and academic content.
5. To actively promote and uphold the Honour Code, addressing any violations or suspicions through appropriate channels.

The following actions constitute violations of Academic Integrity:

1. Giving or receiving unauthorized aid in examinations, tests, class work, and assignments.
2. Presenting someone else's work as one's own, without proper acknowledgement and reference.
3. Submitting the same work in multiple courses or assignments without explicit permission.
4. Falsifying data, reports, or academic content.
5. Failing to report or address violations of Academic Integrity.

Any student found to have committed a violation of the Academic Integrity Pledge will be subject to penalties determined by the Controller of Examinations (C.O.E.) department, in accordance with the severity of the offense. The C.O.E. department reserves the right to impose penalties ranging from warning, reduction in grades, failure in the course, suspension, or expulsion from the University, depending on the nature and extent of the violation. The decision of the C.O.E. department will be final and binding, and students are expected to accept the consequences of their actions. By upholding the Honour Code, students demonstrate their commitment to academic integrity and responsibility.