The Institution shall grant admission to eligible students based on prescribed academic qualifications, document verification, seat availability, and institutional eligibility criteria. Submission of false, forged, misleading, or incomplete information may result in rejection, suspension, cancellation of admission, withholding of certification, or legal action as further governed under Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement) and Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy). Students shall comply with all institutional rules, academic requirements, attendance obligations, fee structures, and conduct regulations. Collection, verification, processing, and retention of admission-related records and personal information shall be governed in accordance with Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation) and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy). Financial obligations, cancellation consequences, and refund-related matters shall further remain subject to Clause 2 (No Refund Policy).
All fees, registration charges, admission fees, examination fees, certification fees, digital access fees, administrative charges, and other payments made to the Institution shall be strictly non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances once admission, enrollment, registration, or digital access has been granted. Requests for cancellation, withdrawal, transfer, adjustment, or refund shall not be entertained except where expressly mandated by applicable law or competent authority. Any cancellation arising from submission of false information, misconduct, disciplinary violation, unauthorized digital activity, or breach of institutional rules shall be governed in accordance with Clause 1 (Admission Policy), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Processing and retention of fee records, transaction details, and payment-related information shall further remain governed under Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation) and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
The Institution shall collect, store, process, retain, use, and protect personal information in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”). Personal data may be collected for lawful educational, administrative, operational, communication, compliance, verification, examination, placement, certification, and security-related purposes. All student records, enrollment information, financial records, digital activity data, and institutional communications collected during admission or course participation shall further be governed in accordance with Clause 1 (Admission Policy), Clause 2 (No Refund Policy), and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy). Technical safeguards, cybersecurity standards, system monitoring, and digital access controls relating to such data shall additionally remain subject to Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy) and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
The Institution may collect and maintain student-related information including identity records, educational documents, attendance data, examination records, communication details, placement records, payment information, learning activity, and digital interaction logs for lawful academic, administrative, compliance, operational, certification, training, research, and placement purposes. Students shall ensure that all information submitted to the Institution remains accurate, lawful, and updated at all times. Governance, processing, storage, retention, disclosure, and protection of student-related data shall remain subject to Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation). Admission verification, enrollment status, cancellation consequences, and fee-related records connected with student data shall further remain governed under Clause 1 (Admission Policy) and Clause 2 (No Refund Policy). Any digital misuse, unauthorized access, credential sharing, or cybersecurity violation involving student information shall additionally be regulated in accordance with Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy) and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
The Institution shall implement reasonable technical, administrative, organizational, and cybersecurity safeguards to secure institutional systems, databases, portals, communication channels, digital infrastructure, and confidential information against unauthorized access, cyber threats, misuse, tampering, disclosure, data leakage, operational disruption, or hacking attempts. Any unauthorized system access, credential sharing, data extraction, copying, tampering, or interference may result in disciplinary action, suspension, cancellation of access, or legal proceedings under applicable laws including Sections 43, 65, 66, and 72A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Monitoring, investigation, restriction, suspension, or audit of digital systems and user activity shall additionally remain subject to Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Protection and handling of personal data, student records, financial information, and admission-related documents shall further be governed in accordance with Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy), Clause 1 (Admission Policy), and Clause 2 (No Refund Policy).
By accessing or using the Institution’s website, portals, applications, communication systems, digital platforms, learning management systems, or online services, the user agrees to comply with all institutional rules, acceptable usage standards, cybersecurity obligations, and applicable laws in force in India. Users shall not engage in unauthorized access, credential misuse, malicious activity, unlawful copying, system interference, restricted content distribution, intellectual property infringement, data scraping, spamming, harassment, or any activity capable of compromising institutional systems, digital infrastructure, or user security. The Institution reserves the right to suspend, restrict, terminate, monitor, investigate, or audit user access and digital activity in cases involving misuse, security threats, fraud, policy violations, or legal non-compliance. User conduct, admission-related misuse, cancellation consequences, payment disputes, and disciplinary actions arising from digital violations shall additionally remain governed under Clause 1 (Admission Policy), Clause 2 (No Refund Policy), and Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy). Collection, storage, processing, governance, and lawful use of personal data and student-related records through digital systems shall further remain subject to Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation) and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
This Policy governs the collection, storage, processing, retention, usage, disclosure, transfer, monitoring, and protection of student-related information, academic records, Learning Management System (“LMS”) activity, placement profiles, certification data, communication records, and digital interaction data in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”). This Policy shall be read together with Clause 1 (Admission Policy), Clause 2 (Refund Policy), Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement) of the Institution.
The Institution may collect, verify, process, store, maintain, update, and retain student-related information including but not limited to personal details, photographs, contact information, government-issued identification documents, educational qualifications, academic records, attendance data, assessment reports, examination records, internship information, placement profiles, resumes, certification records, communication logs, payment records, transaction history, LMS activity, assignment submissions, course progress reports, login history, IP addresses, device identifiers, browser information, digital interaction data, and platform usage logs for lawful academic, operational, compliance, administrative, training, certification, placement, communication, verification, research, analytics, and security-related purposes. Students shall ensure that all information submitted to the Institution remains accurate, updated, authentic, and legally valid at all times. Submission of false, forged, misleading, manipulated, or incomplete information may result in suspension, cancellation of enrollment, withholding of certification, restriction of platform access, disciplinary proceedings, denial of refunds, or legal action in accordance with Clause 1 (Admission Policy), Clause 2 (Refund Policy), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Collection, governance, processing, and protection of student-related information under this Clause shall additionally remain subject to Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation) and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
The Institution may utilize student information, academic records, LMS activity, communication data, course engagement records, placement profiles, and digital interaction logs for profile management, attendance monitoring, academic evaluation, examination administration, certification processing, internship coordination, placement assistance, student communication, grievance handling, compliance verification, fraud prevention, internal audits, automation journeys, academic analytics, tracking course progress, mentorship support, learning engagement analysis, system authentication, performance monitoring, and lawful institutional operations. The Institution may further use automated systems, CRM platforms, LMS analytics tools, communication software, workflow automation mechanisms, and digital monitoring technologies to manage student journeys, send academic notifications, generate progress reports, monitor assignment submissions, track learning activity, maintain engagement records, and improve operational efficiency and educational delivery standards. Any digital tracking, monitoring, analytics review, automated profiling, or system-based processing conducted through institutional systems shall remain subject to Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), including but not limited to Clause 1.4 (Platform Security & Encryption Standards) and Clause 1.5 (LMS Credential Security & Concurrent Login Monitoring), along with Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Processing, storage, governance, and lawful utilization of personal and academic data under this Clause shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation) and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
The Institution may disclose, transfer, verify, or share limited student information including resumes, placement profiles, academic records, certification details, examination results, internship data, verification records, and communication-related information with authorized third parties including recruiters, hiring partners, internship providers, payment gateway operators, examination authorities, accreditation bodies, certification organizations, technology service providers, and educational partners where necessary for lawful academic, operational, placement, certification, compliance, employment, or verification-related purposes. Such third-party entities may include organizations such as IBM, Cisco, universities, certification partners, recruitment agencies, and authorized assessment providers. All disclosures and data-sharing activities under this Clause shall remain governed in accordance with Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy), Clause 1.1 (Information Collection and Scope), and Clause 1.2 (Data Utilization), and shall additionally remain subject to cybersecurity safeguards prescribed under Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), including but not limited to Clause 1.4 (Platform Security & Encryption Standards). The Institution shall not be liable for independent acts, omissions, or privacy practices of third-party entities operating outside the Institution’s authorized control.
The Institution shall implement reasonable technical, organizational, administrative, and cybersecurity safeguards including SSL encryption protocols, secured payment gateway integrations, encrypted communication channels, access control mechanisms, authentication systems, firewall protections, secure cloud infrastructure, database security protocols, server monitoring systems, backup controls, malware protection systems, audit logs, and cybersecurity compliance measures to safeguard student information, digital transactions, LMS records, and institutional systems against unauthorized access, cyber threats, tampering, misuse, disclosure, data leakage, operational disruption, hacking attempts, or security breaches. Digital payment routing, online transaction processing, platform authentication, account verification, and system access management under this Clause shall remain governed in accordance with Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy) and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Collection, storage, processing, and protection of personal and student-related data secured through such technical safeguards shall additionally remain subject to Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy), and Clause 1.1 (Information Collection and Scope). Any unauthorized attempt to bypass, compromise, interfere with, or exploit institutional systems may attract disciplinary action and liability under Sections 43, 65, 66, and 72A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Students shall be solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of LMS credentials, passwords, authentication methods, access tokens, and account-related information issued by the Institution. Sharing of credentials, unauthorized access, simultaneous or concurrent login misuse, account transfer, credential resale, unauthorized content extraction, screen recording for commercial distribution, system interference, bypassing platform restrictions, or permitting third-party access to institutional accounts shall constitute a serious violation of institutional policy. The Institution reserves the right to monitor login activity, IP addresses, device access patterns, session behavior, concurrent access attempts, suspicious authentication activity, geographic access anomalies, and LMS usage records for lawful security, fraud prevention, compliance verification, operational continuity, and cybersecurity-related purposes in accordance with Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), including Clause 1.4 (Platform Security & Encryption Standards), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Any violation under this Clause may result in suspension, restriction, termination of access, cancellation of enrollment, withholding of certification, denial of refunds under Clause 2 (Refund Policy), disciplinary proceedings, or legal action. Storage, processing, and monitoring of login records, authentication logs, and access-related information under this Clause shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation) and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
Admissions shall be granted strictly subject to fulfillment of prescribed eligibility requirements, academic qualifications, entrance criteria, seat availability, institutional evaluation standards, and successful verification of documents submitted by the applicant. The Institution reserves the absolute right to approve, reject, suspend, or cancel any admission application where information provided by the applicant is found to be false, forged, misleading, incomplete, manipulated, or inconsistent with institutional requirements. Applicants shall be solely responsible for ensuring authenticity and legal validity of all submitted documents, declarations, academic records, certificates, identification proofs, experience records, and supporting materials. Verification, collection, storage, and processing of applicant information under this Clause shall remain governed in accordance with Clause 1.1 (Information Collection and Scope), Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy). Any fraudulent admission attempt, credential misuse, digital manipulation, or unauthorized access connected with the admission process shall additionally remain subject to Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy) and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
Seat booking fees, registration charges, application processing fees, admission confirmation amounts, onboarding fees, technology access fees, LMS activation charges, administrative expenses, examination fees, and other notified institutional charges shall be treated as non-refundable and non-transferable unless expressly approved otherwise by the Institution in writing or required under applicable law. Payment of registration or seat booking amounts shall constitute acknowledgment and acceptance of institutional policies, financial obligations, and applicable refund restrictions under this Policy.
Any misuse of admission benefits, cancellation arising from submission of false information, disciplinary violations, payment fraud, chargeback disputes, or breach of institutional rules may result in immediate forfeiture of paid amounts in accordance with Clause 2.4 (Cancellation Windows and Refund Eligibility Conditions), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Processing and maintenance of payment records and transaction-related information under this Clause shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 1 (Student Privacy & Data Protection Policy), Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
The Institution may, at its sole discretion, provide instalment-based payment structures, deferred payment schedules, financing assistance references, or educational EMI-related facilities to eligible students subject to institutional approval and applicable terms communicated from time to time. Approval of instalment plans or EMI facilities shall not reduce, waive, postpone, or modify the student’s financial obligations toward the Institution unless expressly agreed in writing.
Students shall remain solely responsible for timely payment of instalments, financing dues, bank obligations, third-party lending liabilities, penalties, and associated charges arising from approved instillment or EMI arrangements. Any default, delay, payment dispute, failed transaction, chargeback request, or financial non-compliance may result in suspension of LMS access, withholding of examinations or certifications, restriction of institutional services, cancellation of admission, or denial of refund requests in accordance with Clause 2.2 (Seat Booking Fees & Non-Refundable Components), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Financial records, payment processing, and transaction data under this Clause shall additionally remain governed by Clause 1.2 (Data Utilization), Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
Any request for cancellation, withdrawal, discontinuation, or refund shall be governed strictly in accordance with the timelines, eligibility conditions, administrative requirements, and institutional policies applicable at the time of admission or enrollment. The Institution reserves the sole and absolute right to determine refund eligibility, deductions, administrative charges, technology usage charges, processing expenses, and non-refundable fee components depending upon the stage of admission, batch commencement status, LMS activation, utilization of services, examination registration, certification processing, and institutional resource allocation.
No refund request shall be entertained where cancellation arises due to disciplinary violations, misconduct, fraudulent representation, unauthorized account sharing, policy breach, payment disputes, chargeback misuse, or violations governed under Clause 1.5 (LMS Credential Security & Concurrent Login Monitoring), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Verification and assessment of cancellation eligibility and financial processing under this Clause shall additionally remain subject to Clause 2.2 (Seat Booking Fees & Non-Refundable Components), Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
Where any refund, reimbursement, reversal, waiver, or approved financial adjustment is permitted by the Institution or required under applicable law, such processing shall be carried out only through official institutional procedures, prescribed application formats, authorized communication channels, and verified banking or payment methods approved by the Institution. The Institution reserves the right to seek additional documentation, identity verification, payment proof, banking information, or compliance declarations prior to processing any financial reimbursement request. Refund processing timelines may vary depending upon verification status, payment gateway processing cycles, banking systems, institutional audits, regulatory requirements, pending dues, or dispute resolution mechanisms. The Institution shall not be liable for delays caused by incorrect banking details, third-party payment processors, technical failures, force majeure events, banking restrictions, or external financial systems. Collection, processing, and retention of financial records and reimbursement-related information under this Clause shall remain governed in accordance with Clause 1 (Student Privacy & Data Protection Policy), Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), and Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy).
Requests relating to batch transfer, intake modification, course rescheduling, admission deferment, temporary academic hold, or transfer to another program shall be considered solely at the discretion of the Institution subject to seat availability, operational feasibility, academic timelines, compliance requirements, and administrative approval. Submission of such requests shall not automatically guarantee approval, continuation of benefits, fee adjustment, scholarship continuation, or preservation of pricing structures applicable at the time of original admission. The Institution reserves the right to impose administrative charges, revised fee structures, eligibility reviews, documentation requirements, or updated institutional conditions while processing requests under this Clause. Students seeking deferment, transfer, or modification shall continue to remain bound by institutional obligations under Clause 2.2 (Seat Booking Fees & Non-Refundable Components), Clause 2.4 (Cancellation Windows and Refund Eligibility Conditions), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Processing and retention of records connected with transfer or deferment requests shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 1 (Student Privacy & Data Protection Policy), Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
This Policy governs student conduct, academic integrity standards, behavioral expectations, professional ethics, disciplinary obligations, classroom decorum, digital conduct, intellectual property protection, and institutional compliance requirements applicable across physical classrooms, virtual learning environments, Learning Management Systems (“LMS”), placement mentorship programs, communication platforms, workshops, assessments, examinations, internships, and all institutional activities conducted by or on behalf of the Institution. This Policy shall be read together with Clause 1 (Student Privacy & Data Protection Policy), Clause 2 (Admissions, Deferral & Refund Policy), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
Students shall maintain the highest standards of academic honesty, ethical conduct, originality, and professional integrity in all academic submissions, examinations, projects, assignments, assessments, certifications, presentations, coding exercises, research work, placement activities, and institutional engagements. The Institution maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against plagiarism, cheating, impersonation, fabrication of records, falsification of academic information, project copying, unauthorized collaboration, use of unfair means, examination malpractice, AI-assisted academic fraud without authorization, or submission of copied, manipulated, or third-party content as original work.
Any violation under this Clause may result in rejection of submissions, withholding of grades or certifications, suspension of LMS access, academic penalties, cancellation of enrollment, denial of refunds under Clause 2.4 (Cancellation Windows and Refund Eligibility Conditions), disciplinary proceedings, or legal action. Monitoring, investigation, digital verification, plagiarism analysis, access review, and academic audit activities conducted under this Clause shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 1.2 (Data Utilization), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
Students shall maintain professional behavior, respectful communication, discipline, punctuality, and appropriate conduct during all institutional activities including classroom sessions, virtual lectures, workshops, mentorship meetings, placement discussions, assessments, online forums, collaborative projects, and communication with faculty, mentors, staff members, recruiters, and fellow students. Any abusive language, disruptive conduct, threats, intimidation, discriminatory behavior, hate speech, defamatory remarks, misconduct, unauthorized interruptions, misuse of institutional platforms, or actions adversely affecting the academic environment shall constitute a violation of institutional policy.
Students shall additionally comply with all classroom participation standards, attendance requirements, camera or identity verification procedures where applicable, communication guidelines, and digital access protocols established by the Institution. Any misuse of virtual platforms, unauthorized recording, account misuse, fake identity usage, or disruption of digital learning systems shall additionally remain governed under Clause 1.5 (LMS Credential Security & Concurrent Login Monitoring), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
The Institution maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against harassment, bullying, intimidation, stalking, discrimination, retaliation, abuse, sexual harassment, cyber harassment, workplace misconduct, defamation, threats, offensive communication, or any inappropriate behavior directed toward students, faculty members, staff, recruiters, mentors, internship partners, placement representatives, or any individual associated with the Institution. This prohibition shall apply across physical campuses, virtual classrooms, communication platforms, social media interactions, emails, messaging systems, LMS platforms, placement activities, and all institutional digital environments.
Any complaint, report, investigation, or disciplinary review arising under this Clause may result in suspension of access, removal from placement programs, restriction from institutional services, cancellation of enrollment, denial of certifications, denial of refunds under Clause 2.4 (Cancellation Windows and Refund Eligibility Conditions), or legal proceedings where required. Investigation, digital evidence reviews, communication monitoring, and cybersecurity assessment under this Clause shall additionally remain subject to Clause 1.2 (Data Utilization), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
All institutional content including lectures, LMS recordings, course material, assignments, projects, assessments, presentations, training modules, coding repositories, templates, study resources, mentorship material, branding assets, internal documentation, and digital educational content shall constitute the proprietary intellectual property of the Institution or its authorized licensors unless otherwise stated. Students shall not copy, reproduce, record, download, distribute, upload, publish, commercially exploit, screen-record, resell, circulate, share, or transfer institutional material or digital content without prior written authorization from the Institution.
Any unauthorized extraction, piracy, redistribution, public dissemination, commercial usage, credential sharing, or intellectual property infringement involving institutional resources may result in suspension of LMS access, cancellation of enrollment, withholding of certifications, legal proceedings, financial liability, denial of refunds under Clause 2.2 (Seat Booking Fees & Non-Refundable Components), and enforcement action under applicable intellectual property and cybersecurity laws. Monitoring of platform activity, download behavior, concurrent access attempts, and digital misuse under this Clause shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 1.5 (LMS Credential Security & Concurrent Login Monitoring), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
The Institution reserves the absolute right to investigate, review, suspend, restrict, terminate, or take disciplinary action against any student involved in academic misconduct, policy violations, cybersecurity breaches, payment fraud, harassment, disruptive conduct, reputational harm, intellectual property misuse, unauthorized access, fraudulent activity, criminal conduct, or any act adversely affecting the Institution, its systems, personnel, academic operations, or affiliated partners. Disciplinary actions may include warnings, suspension of LMS access, restriction from examinations or placement programs, withholding of certifications, cancellation of scholarships or benefits, permanent termination of enrollment, blacklisting, reporting to authorities, or initiation of legal proceedings.
The Institution shall have sole discretion in determining the nature, severity, and consequences of disciplinary action based on institutional policies, operational requirements, security considerations, evidence review, and applicable laws. Any disciplinary decision involving refund restrictions, access suspension, digital investigation, or academic cancellation shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 2 (Admissions, Deferral & Refund Policy), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement). Storage, review, processing, and retention of disciplinary records, investigation reports, digital evidence, and student conduct information under this Clause shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 1 (Student Privacy & Data Protection Policy), Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
This Policy governs placement assistance services, mentorship activities, interview preparation programs, employer engagement processes, recruitment drives, internship opportunities, corporate networking activities, career support services, and student participation obligations relating to placement and employability initiatives conducted by or on behalf of the Institution. Placement assistance provided by the Institution shall be facilitative in nature and shall not constitute a guarantee of employment, salary, internship conversion, interview selection, job offer, or placement outcome. This Policy shall be read together with Clause 1 (Student Privacy & Data Protection Policy), Clause 2 (Admissions, Deferral & Refund Policy), Clause 3 (Student Conduct & Academic Integrity Policy), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
Eligibility for placement drives, internship opportunities, mentorship programs, recruitment activities, corporate networking sessions, and employer interactions shall be determined solely by the Institution and may be subject to minimum attendance requirements, assignment completion standards, assessment performance, academic progress, certification completion, conduct history, placement readiness evaluations, communication standards, technical assessments, project submissions, and compliance with institutional policies.
The Institution reserves the absolute right to restrict, suspend, or deny participation in placement-related activities where a student fails to satisfy prescribed eligibility conditions or is found involved in misconduct, academic dishonesty, policy violations, attendance shortages, payment defaults, unauthorized platform activity, or disciplinary proceedings. Eligibility evaluation, academic tracking, assignment monitoring, and performance assessment conducted under this Clause shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 1.2 (Data Utilization), Clause 3.1 (Academic Honor Code), Clause 3.5 (Disciplinary Framework and Termination of Enrollment), and Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy).
Students participating in placement assistance programs, mentorship sessions, mock interviews, recruitment drives, employer meetings, internship discussions, or corporate interactions shall maintain professional conduct, punctuality, respectful communication, ethical behavior, and appropriate presentation standards at all times. Students shall comply with interview schedules, placement instructions, employer guidelines, confidentiality obligations, and communication protocols prescribed by the Institution or participating recruiters.
Any misconduct including absenteeism without valid notice, interview malpractice, fake representation, impersonation, abusive behavior, harassment, reputational damage, disruptive conduct, unprofessional communication, unauthorized recording, or misuse of employer information may result in suspension from placement activities, restriction of institutional benefits, disciplinary action, or termination of placement assistance privileges. Such conduct shall additionally remain governed under Clause 3.2 (Professional Decorum in Virtual & Physical Classrooms), Clause 3.3 (Zero Tolerance Policy for Workplace and Cyber Harassment), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
Students shall be solely responsible for ensuring the accuracy, authenticity, completeness, and legality of all resumes, placement profiles, portfolios, certifications, project details, employment history, internship records, academic information, skill claims, and supporting documentation submitted during placement or mentorship activities. Submission of false, misleading, manipulated, plagiarized, AI-generated misrepresentations, forged certifications, fake employment records, or inaccurate information may result in immediate disqualification from placement activities, suspension of institutional services, cancellation of enrollment, withholding of certifications, or legal proceedings where applicable.
The Institution reserves the right to verify placement-related information, conduct background checks, request supporting documentation, review digital submissions, and share relevant information with recruiters, hiring partners, or certification bodies where reasonably necessary for verification or compliance purposes. Collection, processing, sharing, and validation of placement-related information under this Clause shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 1.1 (Information Collection and Scope), Clause 1.3 (Information Sharing with Third Parties), Clause 3.1 (Academic Honor Code), Clause 3 (Privacy Policy & Data Protection Regulation), and Clause 4 (Student Privacy Notice and Data Governance Policy).
Students receiving internship offers, placement selections, conditional employment opportunities, or corporate onboarding communications through institutional placement assistance programs shall comply with all joining requirements, documentation obligations, onboarding timelines, employer verification processes, confidentiality obligations, and professional standards prescribed by the hiring organization and the Institution. Students shall promptly communicate offer acceptance, rejection, joining status, onboarding updates, resignation decisions, or placement outcomes to the Institution wherever required for operational, reporting, compliance, or placement management purposes.
Any failure to comply with joining formalities, submission of false onboarding information, reputational misconduct toward recruiters, unauthorized withdrawal after confirmation, breach of employer confidentiality, or misuse of placement opportunities may result in restriction from future placement activities, disciplinary action, blacklisting from institutional recruitment programs, or enforcement action under applicable institutional policies. Monitoring, communication handling, placement tracking, and processing of onboarding-related records under this Clause shall additionally remain governed in accordance with Clause 1.2 (Data Utilization), Clause 3.5 (Disciplinary Framework and Termination of Enrollment), Clause 5 (Information Security & Privacy Policy), and Clause 6 (Digital Privacy Policy & User Agreement).
These Policies, institutional rules, user obligations, digital access conditions, academic regulations, placement assistance services, financial arrangements, and all related rights and liabilities shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and other applicable laws, regulations, statutory amendments, and governmental notifications in force from time to time. The Institution reserves the right to initiate disciplinary, civil, criminal, injunctive, recovery, cybersecurity, intellectual property, or regulatory proceedings against any student, user, applicant, third party, or entity involved in policy violations, payment fraud, unauthorized access, cyber misconduct, intellectual property infringement, harassment, reputational damage, academic dishonesty, misuse of institutional systems, or breach of contractual obligations. Any dispute, claim, controversy, disagreement, or legal proceeding arising out of or relating to admission, enrollment, fees, refunds, digital access, placement assistance, certification, academic services, intellectual property, institutional policies, cybersecurity obligations, data protection practices, user conduct, disciplinary action, or interpretation of these Policies shall, to the extent legally permissible, first be attempted to be resolved amicably through mutual discussions and institutional grievance mechanisms.
In the event such dispute remains unresolved, the same shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof. The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator appointed by the Institution. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in the English language. Subject to the arbitration provisions contained herein, the courts situated at Bengaluru, Karnataka shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to all matters arising out of or connected with these Policies, institutional services, digital systems, academic operations, or related legal relationships. By accessing institutional services, enrolling in programs, or using institutional systems, the student or user expressly acknowledges and agrees to be legally bound by the terms contained in these Policies and all cross-referenced institutional regulations.