Standard-Operating-Procedures

Standard Operating Procedures

Students must maintain 100% attendance.
A minimum of 75% attendance in every subject is mandatory to be eligible to appear for end-semester examinations.

Leave may be availed only under unavoidable circumstances.
Students must apply for leave in the prescribed form before proceeding on leave.
The leave application must be recommended by the Faculty Advisor and submitted to the Director of the Centre for consideration and approval.
Unauthorized absence will be treated as disciplinary misconduct.
For non-medical leave exceeding three consecutive days, the application must be countersigned by the parent/guardian or the Warden, as applicable.

For medical leave exceeding three consecutive days, a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner (with registration number) must be submitted, along with supporting documents such as in-patient records.
The medical leave application must be submitted to the Class Advisor on the day of return after the period of absence.
Medical leave does not automatically grant attendance exemption. The minimum 75% attendance rule applies unless specifically condoned.

Students are eligible for Official Duty (OD) Leave when participating in the following:

National / International academic competitions
Sports and cultural events, including those conducted within the University, and institution-wide activities such as Anokha, Gokulashtami, Amritotsavam, etc.
Club activities officially recognized by the institution
Seminars and conferences prescribed by the University or those approved in advance by the Director – TIFAC-CORE
Training, workshops, or participation related to the above activities

OD leave must be applied for in advance before attending the event.
Students must submit valid proof/certificates of participation for OD approval and for attendance to be updated in the MyAmrita portal.
For internships arranged by students on their own, prior approval from the Director – TIFAC-CORE is mandatory.
The Internship Completion Certificate must be submitted at the end of the internship.
Only 8 ODs per course per semester are permitted, as per the circular from the Dean – Academics.

The OD form must be submitted before the event; however, it will be sanctioned only after submission of participation proof.
Late submission of leave or OD applications beyond the notified time limit will not be entertained.