SMIMS

SMIDS

Rules & Regulations

Guidelines for student life at Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences.

Attendance & Fee Requirements

  • •Students may attend classes only after full payment of required fees.
  • •All students are required to pay yearly fees promptly.
  • •If a student discontinues studies, they are liable for tuition fees for the entire course period.
  • •Certificates including Transfer Certificate are issued only after all dues are cleared.

Residential Campus Requirements

  • •SMIDS is a fully residential campus — all students must reside in the hostels.
  • •Visits home permitted only on days designated by management; no day scholar system.
  • •Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals served in the hostel.

Campus Restrictions & Prohibited Items

  • •Personal vehicles (two-wheelers, cars) not permitted on campus.
  • •Mobile phones, iPods, video cameras, laptops and similar gadgets prohibited.
  • •Smoking and alcoholic beverages strictly banned.

Dress Code & Personal Appearance

  • •Mandatory dress code; uniforms provided by the college.
  • •All students must wear a Doctor's overcoat while on campus.
  • •Male students must shave daily.
  • •Prohibited: jeans, T-shirts, bathroom slippers, studs, bangles, bands.
  • •Female students must tie hair tightly; restricted from hair accessories or flowers. Small studs, one chain and one or two bangles permitted.

Academic & Conduct Expectations

  • •Regular value-oriented classes held on campus — participation advised for character building.
  • •Use the library during free hours; do not remain in classrooms outside class times.
  • •Absolute discipline expected throughout the course; violations lead to disciplinary action.

Hostel Leave & Home Visits

  • •Students may go home once a month after class on the second Saturday, returning by 8 a.m. on Monday.
  • •For emergencies, parents must collect students in person.
  • •Female students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian registered in hostel records.
  • •Apply for leave of absence following specified protocol before leaving.

Health & Fitness

  • •Fitness certificate from a Government Medical Officer required.
  • •Mandatory medical check-up by the college prior to admission.

Grievance Redressal

  • •Students may approach the Principal or Administrative Officer for grievances.

Anti-Ragging Policy

  • •Ragging is a criminal offense and strictly prohibited — involvement leads to expulsion.
  • •Expelled students are responsible for compensating institutional losses.
  • •Director's decision regarding expulsion, loss and recovery is final.
  • •Incidents may be reported to the police.
  • •Mere presence at a scene of ragging is considered abetment and is punishable.

Valuables & Personal Belongings

  • •Avoid bringing valuables to campus, especially classrooms; institution not responsible for loss.

Parental Responsibility & Communication

  • •Parents must periodically monitor ward's academic performance via the relevant HOD or Principal.

Visitor & Emergency Protocol

  • •Visitors must have Director's permission to meet students or faculty.
  • •During emergencies, students must obtain permission from each department through Principal and Director.

Political & Religious Restrictions

  • •Political and religious discussions not permitted within college premises.