Professional Code of Ethics for Teachers (UGC)

1. Commitment to Students

  • Teachers shall respect the dignity, rights, and individuality of all students.
  • Promote the intellectual, moral, and social development of learners.
  • Encourage critical thinking, creativity, and academic excellence.
  • Protect students from discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information.

2. Professional Conduct

  • Teachers shall maintain honesty, integrity, and fairness in all academic duties.
  • Refrain from engaging in plagiarism, unfair practices, or academic fraud.
  • Fulfill responsibilities such as teaching, mentoring, evaluation, and guidance with sincerity.
  • Maintain punctuality, discipline, and dedication.

3. Commitment to the Institution

  • Abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the college and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
  • Work towards the development, reputation, and growth of the institution.
  • Participate in academic, administrative, and extracurricular activities.
  • Avoid actions that may harm the image or functioning of the institution.

4. Professional Development

  • Continuously update knowledge, teaching methods, and subject expertise.
  • Engage in research, publications, training programs, and seminars.
  • Promote a culture of lifelong learning among students and colleagues.

5. Relationship with Colleagues

  • Maintain respectful, cooperative, and supportive relations with staff and faculty members.
  • Refrain from discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, gender, or personal beliefs.
  • Encourage teamwork, harmony, and constructive communication.

6. Social Responsibility

  • Promote national values, constitutional duties, and ethical conduct.
  • Encourage students to be responsible citizens with respect for diversity.
  • Contribute to community development and social welfare activities.

7. Avoiding Misconduct

Teachers shall:

  • Not take gifts, favours, or financial benefits from students or parents.
  • Not engage in private tuition that conflicts with institutional responsibilities.
  • Not misuse institutional resources for personal gain.
  • Not engage in behaviour that harms students physically, mentally, or academically.
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