Sinhgad College of ScienceSinhgad Technical Education Society’s

Information Brochure

MissionWe realise that education is fundamental for the complete development of individuals. As a premier teaching institute, we endeavour to harness this inherent potential through meeting the growing needs of higher technical education.

As we grow, we will expand into new technologies, methodologies, disciplines, resources and even attitudes.

To achieve this, STES will ensue the highest quality of faculty, resources and infrastructure.

These will be structured with a focus on academic excellence and versatility in approach, that will meet the ever increasing needs of the students.

Supporting this, is the Institute’s commitment to education and research. This will encourage and assure students in their pursuit of knowledge.

All this is a reflection of the Institute’s responsibility to build a society that is vibrant and growing through knowledge sharing and enhancing.

President’s Message

Secretary’s Message

At Sinhgad Technical Education Society, as a premier teaching institute, it is our endeavour to encourage students in pursuit of knowledge that brings about complete, overall development as an individual.

For more than 17 years, STES has distinguished itself as Pune’s icon, as an institute renowned for outstanding students, professors and alumni, for achievement in teaching and research, and for its distinctive character and reach.

We realize that in today’s world, it is more vital than ever before that students graduate with education that will prepare them for life-long learning and global citizenship. At STES, we make every effort to be a learner centered educational institution which recognizes that our students are purposeful and driven, bringing with them their own experiences into the learning process and are offered an opportunity to engage with their educators in knowledge production. An open attitude to reality, ready to receive, ready to engage and able to be moulded, create and transform, is what we- STES is known for.

I welcome you to STES community and to a new and challenging stage in your educational career.

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Sinhgad Technical Education Society shares with you the vision of providing the best and places a high premium on quality. This is manifested not only in our strive for academic excellence and high quality of student life but also in our recognition that STES is, in a sense, the trustee of a quality future.

Sinhgad College of Science - SCOS, as is popularly known, in a span of over 9 years has built an excellent reputation by being innovative in its approach to academic deliverables. The college faculty, a highly motivated and dedicated team, have ensured that course developments match student requirements and emerging professional trends through continuous innovation.

We hope that at SCOS you will find a comprehensive range of courses that will provide many rewarding opportunities for educational and career progression. Complementing academics, the college provides a supportive learning environment in which students can achieve their personal, educational and career goals.

Welcome to Sinhgad College of Science.

Dr. (Mrs.) Sunanda M. NavaleB.A., MPM, Ph.D. Founder Secretary, STES.

Prof. M. N. Navale M.E. (Elect.), MIE (I), MBA Founder President, STES.

Sinhgad College Of Science (SCOS) continues its unwavering commitment to excellence and willingness to be judged by the highest standards in education. SCOS- A place where study and learning count; where one can attack the ideas of another while affirming the human dignity of all; where diversity is not only tolerated, but celebrated; a place that offers holistic education and encourages students to be respectful, truthful, generous and joyful at all times.

Our committed teachers - facilitators place high value on teaching and learning. Our facilities continue to nurture and deliver and are superbly positioned to do even better, assimilating the use of new technologies and modes of course delivery. Our achievements go to prove the efforts put in by the faculty and fructified by our students.

For our students who are at the core of what we do, Sinhgad College is more than excellent education, one that helps shape their understanding of the world. The college marks a distinctive and critical difference in this new era, pursuing much more aggressively, the exploding needs of continuing and professional education.

Welcome to Sinhgad College of Science.

Explore… Experiment and...Discover!

Dr. Sampada JoshiM. Sc., MPM, Ph.D.Principal.

Principal’s Message

Centre of Academic Excellence & Beyond…While the need for professionals was gathering momentum in the early 90s in Pune,

Prof. M. N. Navale with visionary objective established Sinhgad Technical Education Society (STES) to provide quality education in the field of Engineering & Technology, Medical, Dental, Nursing, Management, Computer, Architecture, Pharmacy, Law, Arts, Science, Commerce, Hospitality and school education from kindergarten onwards.

Today, STES, under its aegis offers full-fledged School Education, Diploma, Graduation and Post Graduation courses in various branches of Engineering, Science and Management through educational institutes across 6 Campuses. These are at Vadgaon (Bk.), Narhe Ambegaon (Bk.), Kondhwa (Bk.), Erandwane, Pirangut in Pune and at Kusgaon (Bk.) in Lonavala. These institutes are located in pollution free, lush green and picturesque environment conclusive to learning.

Driven By Experts From Industry And EducationThe STE Society enjoys the services of a vast intellectual capital that comprises of eminent personalities drawn from the field of education and industry. Many of them are members of the management committee who provide necessary guidance on all academic and professional fronts. They also keep a tab on the latest educational developments across the globe.

STES maintains a close liaison with the corporate and industrial sector giving its students sufficient practical exposure. The students come out so well prepared and competitive that most of them are placed through our own placement cell. There is also a regional placement cell at Mumbai headed by Director of Training & Placement. Additionally there are separate placement cells in each of the institute / college.

Recognition and InfrastructureAll the institutes of STES have a highly updated infrastructure which is regularly upgraded. These state-of-art modernized learning institutes also have the recognition of the concerned regional statutory bodies. Every norm and standard has been thoroughly met by STES.

Collaborating With IIT, Mumbai for Distance Education ProgrammmeIn keeping with our legacy of continuous upgradation and betterment, STES in collaboration with IIT, Mumbai, has established a Distance Education Programme (DEP) Centre at its Vadgaon-Budruk campus offering Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT). The Diploma Certificate is issued by IIT, Mumbai on successful completion of the course. The lectures by the IIT, Mumbai faculty have been well received by the students in the classroom of the DEP center at Vadgaon (Bk.) campus.

Students’ WelfareSinhgad Technical Education Society has provided Students’ Safety Insurance along with Medical facilities at concessional rates to all 30,000 students studying in various educational institutes of Sinhgad Technical Education Society. Student welfare works towards motivating, assisting students & faculties for the overall development of themselves as well as the Institution.

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VADGAON (Bk)lSinhgad Spring Dale Public School - Primary (Residential School)

Tel.: (020) 24341573, 24350828

l Sinhgad Spring Dale Public School - Secondary (Residential School)Tel.: (020) 24341573

l Sinhgad College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Jr. College)Tel.: (020) 24341730

l Sou. Venutai Chavan Polytechnic Tel.: (020) 24354751

l Sinhgad College of Science Tel.: (020) 24341730

l Sinhgad College of Engineering Tel.: (020) 24354705, 24350468, 24357243

l Smt. Kashibai Navale College of EngineeringTel.: (020) 24354938, 24355038, 24951004

l Sinhgad College of Pharmacy Tel.: (020) 24354720

l Sinhgad College of Pharmacy (Polytechnic) Tel.: (020) 24354720

l Sinhgad College of Architecture Tel.: (020) 24351439, 24350465

l Sinhgad Institute of Interior Design & DecorationTel.: (020) 24351439, 24353527, 24350465

l Sinhgad Institute of Management Tel.: (020) 24356592, 24355531

l Smt. Kashibai Navale Sinhgad School of Business Management Ambegaon (Bk.), Pune - 411048

l Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital Tel.: (020) 24351307/8, 24351305

l Sinhgad College of Education Training & Research (B.Ed.) Tel.: (020) 24354758

l Sinhgad College of Education Training & Research (B.Ed. - For Women) Tel.: (020) 24354958

l Sinhgad College of Education Training & Research (D.Ed) Tel.: (020) 24354758

LONAVALAl Sinhgad Public School, Pre-Primary (Residential & Day School)

Tel.: (02114) 304364l Sinhgad Public School, Primary (Residential & Day School)

Tel.: (02114) 304361l Sinhgad Public School, Secondary (Residential & Day School)

Tel.: (02114) 304361, 280196l Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Tel.: (02114) 280205l Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Polytechnic)

Tel.: (02114) 304324, 304322l Sinhgad Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

Tel.: (02114) 280196l Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Education & Training (D. Ed.)

Tel.: (02114) 304370, 304369l Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Education & Training (B. Ed.)

Tel.: (02114) 304369l Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Education & Training

(B. Ed. - For Women) Tel.: (02114) 304413, 304369l Nivrutti Babaji Navale College of Commerce Tel.: (02114) 304412/29l Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration & Computer Application

Tel.: (02114) 304308, 304309, 270203l Sinhgad Institute of Technology Tel.: (02114) 280210, 304353

PIRANGUTl Pawan Gandhi Sinhgad Spring Dale School Ambadvet, Pirangut,

Dist. Pune. Tel.: (020) 202911552, 20291046

KONDHAPURIl SSP Mandal’s Sinhgad Management School, Kondhapuri,

Tal. Shirur, Pune - 412208 Tel: (02137) 270234

NARHE AMBEGAONl Sinhgad Spring Dale Nursery School (Pre- Primary)

Tel.: (020) 24393801, 24393855l Sinhgad Spring Dale School (Primary) Tel.: (020) 24392226l Sinhgad Spring Dale School (Secondary) Tel.: (020) 24393880 l Sinhgad College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Jr. College)

Tel.: (020) 64701055, 24392221l Sinhgad College of Arts & Commerce Tel.: (020) 24392221l Smt. Kantabai Pansare Junior College of Education (D.Ed)

Tel.: (020) 24390568l Sinhgad College of Nursing

Tel.: (020) 24394167, 24106142, 24106143l Sinhgad College of Education B. Ed Tel.: (020) 24392192l Sinhgad College of Education B. Ed. (For Women)

Tel.: (020) 24390568, 24392192l Sinhgad Institute of Management & Computer Application

Tel.: (020) 24392830, 24391742l Sinhgad School of Business Studies (SSBS) Narhe, Pune - 411004.l Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy Tel.: (020) 24393195, 24391051l Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College & General Hospital

Tel.: (020) 24106274, 24393884l Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy Tel.: (020) 24106136l Sinhgad Institute of Technology & Science Tel.: (020) 24394149

KONDHWAl Sinhgad City School (Pre-Primary) Tel.: (020) 26933631l Sinhgad City School (Primary) Tel.: (020) 26933632l Sinhgad City School (Secondary) Tel.: (020) 26933632l Sinhgad College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Jr. College)

Tel.: (020) 26933634, 24341730l Sinhgad College of Commerce Tel.: (020) 26933634l Smt. Kashibai Navale Institute of Education (D. Ed.)

Tel.: (020) 26934117l Smt. Kashibai Navale Institute of Education (B. Ed. - For Women)

Tel.: (020) 26934117l Sinhgad Law College Tel.: (020) 26933639, 26306061l Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration & Research

Tel.: (020) 26933633/2l Sinhgad Academy of Engineering Tel.: (020) 26934297, 26934441l Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Pharmacy

Tel.: (020) 26931322, 26906062

ERANDWANE (KARVE ROAD)lSinhgad Business School (SBS) Tel.: (020) 25431001, 25494301 .l Distance Education Programme in Management

Tel.: (020) 25421350, 65281543l Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Commerce

Tel.: (020) 25434315, 25434303 l Sinhgad School of Gemmology & Jewellery Designing

Tel.: (020) 25420808, 25432947l Sinhgad Spring Dale School (Pre-Primary) Tel.: (020) 25434302l Sinhgad Spring Dale School (Primary) Tel.: (020) 25434302l Sinhgad Spring Dale School (Secondary) Tel.: (020) 25434302l Sinhgad Institute of Aviation & Hospitality Management (SIAHM)

Tel.: (020) 25454928

MUMBAIl SYCSP Mandal’s Sinhgad Institute of Business Management,

Powai, Mumbai Tel.: (022) 28472090, 28582090l Sinhgad College of Commerce, Powai, Mumbai

Tel.: (022) 28472090, 28582090, 28572094

Name of the Staff Qualification Designation

Dr. Sampada Joshi M.Sc. (Geology), MPM, Ph.D Principal (Remote Sensing Technique)

Dr. Nagnath Dharmadhikari M.Sc. (Mathematics.), Ph.D. Acad. Co-ordinator (Jr. College)

Mrs. Varsha Bapat M.Sc. (Electronics), SET, DFS. Asst. Prof. in Electronics & Co-ordinator (SCOS)

Mrs. Pradnya Pathakji M.Sc. (Electronics), SET Asst. Prof. in Electronics

Mrs. Susmita Bhambure M.Sc. (Statistics), SET Asst. Prof. in Statistics

Mrs. Nitu Verma M.C.A., SET Asst. Prof. in Computer Science

Dr. Madhavi Kapatkar M.Sc. (Botany), Ph.D. Asst. Prof. in Botany

Ms. Sudha .M. Adya M.Sc. (Microbiology), SET Asst. Prof. in Microbiology

Mr. Vinit Phadnis M.Sc. (Geology), M.Sc. (Tropical Hydrogeology), SET Asst. Prof. in Geology

Mr. Gaurav Srivastava M.Sc., GATE, NET, PGDOR, Asst. Prof. in Env. Science PGDCM, Dipl. In UN & IU Dip in Environmental Laws

Dr. Suman Sheelvantmath M.Sc. (PTA), Ph.D. Asst. Prof. in Biotechnology

Mrs. Gaganjeet Kaur Sethi M.Sc. (Chemistry), NET Asst. Prof. in Chemistry

Dr. Manisha Dharmadhikari M.Sc. (Botany), Ph.D. Asst. Prof. in Botany

Dr. Meena Vankudre M.Sc. (Zoology), Ph.D. Asst. Prof. in Zoology

Ms. Shruti Deshmukh M.Sc. (Electronics) Asst. Prof. in Electronics

Ms. Ashwini Gawande M.Sc. (Computer Science) Asst. Prof. in Computer Science

Ms. Jadhav Sheetal M.Sc. (Computer Science) Asst. Prof. in Computer Science

Ms. Supriya Kottapalle MCA Asst. Prof. in Computer Science

Mr. Satish Jawale M.Sc. (Mathematics) Asst. Prof. in Mathematics

Ms. Rujuta Mayur M.Sc. (Mathematics) Asst. Prof. in Mathematics

Mrs. Varsha Kulkarni M.Sc. (Microbiology), SET Asst. Prof. in Microbiology

Ms. Sarita Soman M.Sc. (Microbiology) Asst. Prof. in Microbiology

Dr. Shikha Chandra M.Sc. (Microbiology), Ph.D. Asst. Prof. in Microbiology

Dr. Surekha Satpute M.Sc. (Biotechnology), Ph.D. Asst. Prof. in Microbiology

Mrs. Snehal Wadwekar M.Sc. (Biotechnology) Asst. Prof. in Biotechnology

Ms. MilseeMol J. P. M.Sc. (Biochemistry) Asst. Prof. in Biotechnology

Ms. Khushboo Bafna M.Sc. (Biotechnology), NET Asst. Prof. in Biotechnology

Ms. Namita Mathur M.Sc. (Biotechnology), SET Asst. Prof. in Biotechnology

Ms. Shweta Joshi M.A. (English), SET Asst. Prof. in English

Ms. Pallavi Kelkar M.P.Ed., SET Physical Education Director

Mr. Pathak Vaibhav M.Lib. Librarian

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Faculty

Infrastructure

Medical, Dental and Nursing CollegesSTES has established a grand 500-bed hospital and research center with all modern specialties to facilitate the functioning of a Medical College and Nursing college at Narhe Ambegaon Campus & Dental College at the Vadgaon (Bk) campus in Pune.

Lodging & Boarding FacilitiesHostelsSTES campus provides hostel facilities with modern amenities. Each room is spacious, fully furnished and has an attached bath cum toilet. There is also a separate wing for foreign students available with all required amenities of international standard, having additional facilities for cooking, washing etc.

BoardingAt all campuses we provide clean, hygienic and quality food at subsidized rates to students. Mess facility / canteens / fast food outlets serve snacks and refreshments to the students during breaks.

Residential QuartersSeparate residential quarters available on all the campuses, provide accommodation to Heads of Institutions, faculty and other supporting staff members. This has been a strategic decision, which has cut the commuting time of the faculty and helped them focus better on teaching and guiding the students.

Central LibrariesEvery institute has an independent library. In addition, STE Society has also provided a well-equipped Central Library with encyclopedic collections, references & textbooks, periodicals and journals. A spacious reading hall open till late evening facilitates students to choose as per their convenience.

Facilities

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InternetThe Internet cafe is centrally located on the campus, which is open for all students till late night. This facilitates access to latest information on a variety of subjects at the click of a mouse.

Auditorium & Open Air TheatreIndian culture is an integral part of STES. To facilitate this, state-of-art auditorium, equipped with modern audio-visual equipments & Open Air Theatre is the pride of the campus.

Seminar HallsState-of-art seminar halls equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment have been provided for seminars and guest lectures at all Institutes.

General and Welfare FacilitiesBankingSTES has provided an extension counter with ATM facility of major nationalized and reputed banks, facilitating financial transactions of the students at the campus.

Campus ClinicA clinic for routine medical services, with quality medical staff is available on the campus. STES has Medical & Dental Hospitals which have commenced their activities in the campus and all required medical facilities are available.

Shopping ComplexTo facilitate the students with easy access to stationary and other basic requirements, shops are available on the campus. Other facilities like a medical store, laundry, salon, bakery, public call booth, round the clock security are also provided.

Accessibility and TransportAll STES campuses are conveniently situated, with transport buses running to and from all important points and railway station. Also other public as well as private transport facilities are easily available.

Sinhgad College of Science

Studying in the tranquil world of natureSTE Society Vadgaon Campus with its 17 institutes and comprehensive infrastructure is spread across 21 hectares of expanse on the picturesque hill top with panoramic view of the western part of the Pune city, at a distance of 8 km from Deccan Gymkhana and 1 km. from Mumbai-Bangalore Western bypass at Vadgaon / Ambegaon (Bk.).

Sinhgad College of Science (SCOS), established in 2001 is one of STES’s defining strengths and continues its unwavering commitment to excellence, willingness to be judged by the highest standards in education across globe and has excelled far beyond any reasonable expectations.

Courses we Offer :Under Graduate Programs (Affiliated to University of Pune)l B. Sc. (Computer Science)l B. Sc. (Biotechnology)l B. Sc. (with specialisation in: Microbiology,Geology, Chemistry & Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, Electronics, Statistics.)

Post Graduate Programs (Affiliated to University of Pune)l M.Sc. Computer Sciencel M.Sc. Petroleum Technologyl M.Sc. Microbiology

B.Sc. Biotechnology (45 seats)Biotechnology is a multi–disciplinary, research oriented science and combines biology with technology. It is one of the fastest growing applied sciences and is reckoned as the leading edge technology in the years to come. The students pursuing biotechnology are trained to face the ever evolving scientific changes in the field around the globe. Eligibility: Having passed H.S.C or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as subjects and having secured minimum of 50% marks.

Science Stream

Graduate Programs

B.Sc. Computer Science (80 seats)Graduate program in computer science gives the students a distinctive advantage to be abreast with the evolving technology getting to work on live projects and being prepared to face the industry requirement. Tremendous opportunities in the fields of Research, Development, Software Testing, Information System Management etc. are open for a computer science professional.

Eligibility: Having passed H.S.C. or equivalent examination in Science with Mathematics and having secured minimum of 40 % marks OR three year’s diploma course after S.S.C. from Board of Technical Education conducted by Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent.

A Group Options:

B.Sc. Electronics (30 seats)F.Y.B.Sc. (Physics + Mathematics + Statistics + Electronics) S.Y.B.Sc. (Physics + Mathematics OR Statistics + Electronics) T.Y.B.Sc. (Electronics as specialisation)

Eligibility: Having passed H.S.C or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and having secured minimum of 40% marks.

B Group Options:B.Sc. (Microbiology, Geology, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Science as specialisation)Studying science teaches you how to question, investigate, report, and communicate. We believe in multi – disciplinary approach to science education with integration of various methodologies and aids. Our academic deliverable are complemented by research activities, active participation in National & International seminars/ conferences and various training programs ensuring adequate exposure to every aspect of subject, both in the classroom and outdoors too.

Eligibility: Having passed H.S.C or equivalent examination in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as subjects and having secured minimum of 40% marks.

B.Sc. Microbiology (60 seats)F.Y.B.Sc. (Microbiology + Chemistry + Botany + Zoology) S.Y.B.Sc. (Microbiology + Chemistry + Botany OR Zoology) T.Y.B.Sc. (Microbiology as specialisation)

B.Sc. (Geology - 30 seats, Zoology - 30 seats and Botany - 30 seats)F.Y.B.Sc. (Geology + Chemistry + Botany + Zoology ) S.Y.B.Sc. (Geology + Botany + Zoology )T.Y.B.Sc. (Geology OR Botany OR Zoology as specialisation)

B.Sc. (Environmental Science - 30 seats and Chemistry - 30 seats)F.Y.B.Sc. (Env. Sci. + Geology + Chemistry + Botany) S.Y.B.Sc. (Env. Sci. + Geology + Chemistry) T.Y.B.Sc. (Env. Sci. OR Chemistry as specialisation)

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Post Graduate Programs

M.Sc. Microbiology (30 Seats)

Are you interested in:Studying, preventing and controlling infectious disease?

Production of fermented foods such as cheese and yogurt?

Understanding how elements are cycled in our environment?

Cleaning up toxic wastes in our environment?

If so, Microbiology is the major for you. It is a diverse discipline with limitless applications in health, industry, biotechnology, environmental science, and basic research. Microbiologists are in higher demand than ever.

Eligibility: B.Sc. with Microbiology as principal subject or B.Sc. Biotechnology. The admission will be granted on the basis of entrance examination conducted by the college and principal subject marks (50:50 weightage).

M.Sc. Computer Science (30 Seats)Masters degree in Computer Science intends to provide students with thorough computer science background that allows them to pursue careers in industry environment as well as research. The students are not only professionally trained, they also have an analytical mind and problem solving attitude.

Eligibility: 1. Bachelor of Computer Science with 50% marks.2. Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science or Information Technology /

Electronic Telecommunication with 50% marks. The admission will be granted on the basis of entrance examination conducted by the college and principal subject marks (50:50 weightage).

M.Sc. Petroleum Technology (30 Seats)Petroleum Technology has been an inevitable aspect of economy, trade & globalization. Indian petroleum industry has exhibited trends of rapid development. The demand for mineral fuels is ever-increasing and so is the need for newer trends in exploration technology and processing. As a result petroleum sector remains a lucrative field for young promising individuals. It offers several career avenues with excellent prospects throughout. This course emphasizes on the global processes and trends adopted by the petroleum industry.

Eligibility: B.Sc with Geology as the principal subject. The admission will be granted on the basis of entrance examination conducted by the college and principal subject marks (50:50 weightage).

SCOS aims at making their students best among equals. Academic calendar blends well with co-academics to explore and experiment hidden talent and showcase their expressions through various cultural & cross-cultural exchanges throughout the year.

Industry Academia Forum (IAF)The college strives hard to provide the students maximum hands on knowledge that complements the syllabus. Industry Academia Forum is one such gallant initiative, being organized since six years to help bridge the gap between industry and academia. Visits to industries, various technology events and competitions keep the spirit of this event euphoric. The Intercollegiate events comprise of SofTex (Programming, Quiz & Project Competition), Proelex (Electronics projects, Poster Competition), Geofest MOZIAC (Geology fest), Horizons (Project & poster competition for Biological Science), MANCOM (Commerce & management event)

SCI-MatricsScience club Sci-Matrics, is a platform for nurturing new ideas and talents of the students. All in-house research initiatives of the students are evaluated and acknowledged on Science Day every year.

Sports and Cultural Activities

All-round Development for a Complete PersonalityDr. (Mrs.) Sunanda Navale, Founder-Secretary, STES, heads the organising committee of all extracurricular activities that includes sports and culture. This breaks the monotony of academics and also gives a new perspective for students development. The sports facilities are separate for school and colleges, both outdoor and indoor on the campus.

A sports complex at Vadgaon & Lonavala includes an international standard cricket ground, tennis courts, swimming pools etc. for practice and tournaments.

Sinhgad Cultural Centre nurtures & nourishes the creative talent among students.Cultural activities include music, drama, fashion shows, dance etc. bringing the students closer to rich Indian culture. Various cultural competitions are held throughout the year, which culminate into Sinhgad Karandak. Sinhgad Cultural Centre also invites renowned artists whose performances give immense pleasure and inspiration to students.

Co-academic Activities

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Code of Conduct

The Rules of Prohibiting Ragging Higher And Technical Education Department

Mantralaya Annex, Mumbai 400032, dated the 19th May 1999

NOTIFICATION

MAHARASHTRA PROHIBITION OF RAGGING ‘ACT, 1999.

No. Sankirna. 1098/ (133/98)/UNI-3. In exercise of the powers-conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging act, 1999 (Mah.XXXIU of 1999), the Government of Maharashtra hereby appoints the first day of June 1999 to be the date on which the said act shall come in to force. By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra

V. P. Raja Secretary to Government

In pursuance of clause (3) of article 348 of the Constitution of India, the following translation in English of the-Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1999 (Mah. XXXIII of 1999), is hereby published under the authority of the Governor of Maharashtra.By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra.

Pratima Umarji Secretary to Government, Law and Judiciary Department.

Maharashtra Act No. XXXIII 1999(First published, after having received the assent of the

Governor in the “Maharashtra Government Gazette”, on

the 15th May 1999.)

An Act to prohibit ragging in educational institutions in the

state of Maharashtra.

Where as it is expedient to enact a special law to

prohibit ragging in educational institutions in the state of

Maharashtra. It is hereby enacted in the Fiftieth Year of

the Republic of India as follows:

1. Short title and commencement

1. This act may be called the Maharashtra Prohibition of

Ragging Act,1999

2. It shall come into force on such date as the State

Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette

appoint

2. Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) “educational institution” means and included a college,

or other institution by whatever name called, carrying

on the activity or imparting education therein (either

exclusively or among other activities); and includes an

orphanage or a boarding home or hostel or a tutorial

institution or any other premises or attached there to;

(b) “head” of the educational institution means the Vice

Chancellor of the University, Dean of Medical Faculty,

Director of the institution or Principal, Headmaster or

the person responsible for the management of the

Educational Institution.

(c) “ragging” means display of disorderly conduct,

doing of any act which causes or is likely to cause

physical, psychological harm or raise apprehension or

fear or shame or embarrassment to a student in any

educational institution and includes

(i) teasing, abusing, threatening or playing practical

jokes on, or such student; or students; or

(ii) asking a student to do any act or perform something

which such student will not, in the ordinary course,

willingly, do.

3. Prohibition of ragging

Ragging within or outside of any educational institution is

prohibited

4. Penalty for ragging

Whoever directly or indirectly commits, participates

in, abets or propagates ragging within or outside any

educational institute shall, on conviction, be punished

with imprisonment for a term which may extend two years

and shall also be liable to a fine which may extend to ten

thousands rupees.

5. Dismissal of student

Any student convicted of an offence under section 4 shall

be dismissed from the educational institution and such

student shall not be admitted in any other institution for a

period of five years from the date of such dismissal.

6. Suspension of Student

(1) whenever any student or , as the case may be , the

parent or guardian , or a teacher of an educational

institution complains , in writing, of ragging to the

head of the educational institution, the head of the

educational institution shall, without prejudice to the

fore going provisions, within seven days of the receipt

of the complaint, enquire into the matter mentioned

in the complaint and if prima facie, it is found true,

suspend the student who is accused of the offence,

and shall, immediately forward the complaint to the

police station having jurisdiction over the area in which

the educational institution is situated, for further action.

(2) Where , on enquiry by the head of the educational

institution, it is proved that there is no substance,

prima facie , in the complaint received under sub-

section(1), he shall intimate the fact, in writing to the

complaint.

(3) The decision of the head of the educational institution

that the student has indulged in ragging under sub-

section (1), shall be final.

7. Deemed abetment

If the head of the educational institution fails or neglects to

take the action in the manner specified in section 6 when

a complaint of ragging is made, such person shall be

deemed to have abetted the offence of ragging and shall,

on conviction, be punished as provided for in section 4.

8. (1) The State Government may, by notification in the

Official Gazette, amend rules for carrying out all or any

of the purpose of this Act.

(2) Every rule made under this Act shall be laid , as soon

as may be , after it is made, before each House of the

State legislature, while it is in session for total period

of 30 days ,which may be comprised in one session

or in two or more successive session and if, before

the expiry of the session in which it is so laid or the

session immediately following, both houses agree in

making any modification in the rules or both houses

agree that the rule should not be made , and notify

such decision in the Official Gazette, the rule shall from

the date of publication of such notification, have effect

only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the

case may be; so however , that any such modification

or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity

of anything previously done or omits to be done under

the rule.

Rules of DisciplineDo’s and Dont’s for the Students :

l The student should strictly obey the instructions laid down by the institute and given by the Principal from time to time.

l Student will be expelled from the college when found disobeying the orders of the Principal and faculty.

l The student should be regular in attendance and his/her attendance for the day shall be marked only when he/she is present for all the sessions for entire day. The college expects 75% attendance for the theory and practical sessions. However some relaxation is possible to the extent of 10% on valid grounds and with prior permission of the Principal.

l The students coming late shall not be allowed to enter the class.

l The attendance for the tests and tutorials conducted by the college is compulsory.

l The student is required to complete and submit assignments given from time to time failing which a strict disciplinary action will be taken.

l The student found irregular in attendance will not be granted terms and therefore liable to loose academic year.

l The students showing consistently poor performance in the test and tutorials and failing in the internal evaluation of the subject shall not be allowed to appear for the examinations.

l If the student is found weak in certain subjects, she/he will have to attend extra classes as notified by the college.

l The student should carry and wear identity card regularly and it should be produced when demanded by the authority of the college or institute.

l Use of mobile phones is prohibited wherever academic activity is going on (classroom, Laboratories, Library etc.)

l The vehicles should be parked at a place notified and the vehicles parked elsewhere i.e. other than parking zone shall be confiscated.

l The students found guilty by an act of misconduct either in the college or outside shall be subjected to strict disciplinary action and may be expelled from the college.

l The students should not cause any damage to the college property. The damage caused shall be recovered from the students immediately.

l Strict silence should be observed in the Library. Loitering in the corridors is strictly prohibited.

l Smoking in the premises is strictly prohibited.

l The students should read the notices displayed on the notice board regularly. The college will not be responsible for any loss of advantage due to the negligence of not reading the notices.

l The above rules of discipline are always subject to change, modification, addition, omission or alteration, and shall be modified when the Principal deems it fit and proper .The decision of the Principal shall be final and binding on the students.

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