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                    OUR MOTTO: "Virtus, Pietas, Fides" — Virtues, Devotion & Confidence
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                    We aim at quality education consistent with our motto. We strive to
                    foster character with virtues, knowledge with devotion and skill
                    with confidence for God’s glory, nation’s pride and man’s
                    betterment.
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                <a href="#courses">Courses Offered</a>
                <a href="#working-hours">Working Hours</a>
                <a href="#attendance">Attendance & Leave</a>
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                <h2 class="section-title">DEGREE COURSES OFFERED</h2>
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                    The following degree courses are offered at Tagore Govt. Arts and
                    Science College:
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                    <li>B.Sc. Mathematics</li>
                    <li>B.Sc. Physics</li>
                    <li>B.Sc. Chemistry</li>
                    <li>B.Sc. Botany</li>
                    <li>B.Sc. Zoology</li>
                    <li>B.Sc. Computer Science</li>
                    <li>B.Sc. Psychology</li>
                    <li>B.A. Historical Studies</li>
                    <li>B.A. Economics</li>
                    <li>B.A. Philosophy, Yoga and Indian Culture</li>
                    <li>B.A. Tamil</li>
                    <li>B.A. English</li>
                    <li>B.A. French</li>
                    <li>B.Com.</li>
                    <li>B.A. Sociology</li>
                    <li>B.B.A. (Tourism and Travel Management)</li>
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                <h2 class="section-title">WORKING HOURS AND DAYS</h2>
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                    The College will work from <strong>9:30 a.m.</strong> to
                    <strong>4:30 p.m.</strong> with a lunch break of one hour from
                    <strong>12:15 p.m.</strong> to <strong>1:15 p.m.</strong>, Monday to
                    Friday.
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                    RULES OF ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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                    Each student should be in his/her place in the class punctually at
                    the stated period for lectures, practicals, tutorials, etc.
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                    Attendance will be taken during every period of work and absence
                    during any one period in a session will be treated as absence for
                    that session. A student entering a class after commencement can do
                    so only after obtaining the permission of the teacher engaging the
                    class. The student will be marked late; three late marks will be
                    counted as half-a-day's absence.
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                <h3>Guidelines for Applying for Leave</h3>
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                        The HOD can grant leave up to three days. Leave for longer periods
                        will be granted by the Principal on the recommendations of the
                        HOD. All leave letters so granted shall be filed by the department
                        concerned.
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                        Leave letters will be considered for recommending applications for
                        condonation of shortage of attendance within permissible limits at
                        the time of sending candidates for University examinations.
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                        Late applications will not be considered. Leave applications must
                        always be submitted in advance. For unforeseen absences, submit an
                        application as soon as possible and not later than the first day
                        of return.
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                        For sickness extending over more than three days, the Principal
                        may require a medical certificate.
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                    <li>
                        If a student absents himself/herself for a week without leave,
                        his/her name will be struck off the roll unless omission to obtain
                        leave was unavoidable.
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                    <li>
                        The total number of days of absence (with or without leave
                        granted) will be displayed monthly on the department notice board.
                        Students should ensure they do not lose attendance beyond
                        permissible days. No individual warning will be issued.
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                <h3>Certificate of Attendance</h3>
                <p>
                    Certificates required by the University for admission to University
                    Examinations will be granted by the Principal only if:
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                        The conduct and progress of the student have been satisfactory;
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                        The student has put in the prescribed minimum of
                        <strong>75%</strong> attendance;
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                    <li>
                        In case of science students, <strong>90%</strong> of prescribed
                        practical work has been done.
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                    If a student has between <strong>60% and 75%</strong> attendance,
                    they may be allowed to attend University Examination by paying
                    condonation fees as prescribed by the University. Students with less
                    than <strong>60%</strong> attendance have no legal right to appear
                    and must repeat the semester to earn required attendance.
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                <h2 class="section-title">RULES OF DISCIPLINE & CONDUCT</h2>
                <p>
                    The Principal has full power to maintain discipline and may frame
                    disciplinary rules. He may impose punishments including fines, loss
                    of attendance, withholding of term certificates, suspension,
                    expulsion and rustication.
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                <p>
                    The Principal will communicate with parents/guardians when students
                    are academically backward, have irregular attendance, or
                    unsatisfactory conduct. Incorrigible students may have names removed
                    from rolls after informing parents/guardians; the Principal's order
                    is final.
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                <p>
                    Students participating in strikes or dislocating college work will
                    forfeit scholarships and concessions in addition to disciplinary
                    action. Petitions or complaints to higher authorities must be
                    submitted through the Principal.
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                <h3>Conduct and Behaviour</h3>
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                    <li>Students must attend college decently dressed.</li>
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                        On teacher entering the classroom, students shall rise and remain
                        standing until asked to sit.
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                        Students must obey teachers, respect non-teaching staff, and
                        behave decorously with peers.
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                        No student shall leave the classroom or laboratory without the
                        teacher's permission.
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                        Strict silence to be maintained in classes and corridors when
                        classes are in progress.
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                        Students without classes must remain quiet and use
                        library/reading-room.
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                    <li>
                        Science students must bring observation notebooks and submit
                        records on appointed dates; failure may result in loss of day's
                        practical work.
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                        Students must care for college property and are responsible for
                        materials entrusted to them. Damage may require replacement or
                        payment; willful damage may attract further punishment.
                    </li>
                    <li>
                        Smoking inside college premises is strictly prohibited. Mobile
                        phones are banned in classrooms and corridors.
                    </li>
                    <li>
                        Organizing meetings, collecting money, or holding events without
                        Principal's permission is prohibited.
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                    <li>
                        Students must not participate in party or communal politics on
                        campus.
                    </li>
                    <li>
                        Putting up banners and pasting stickers is prohibited.
                        Celebrations require Principal's permission.
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                    <li>
                        Eve-teasing, ragging, and antisocial activities are punishable, up
                        to compulsory expulsion.
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                    <li>
                        The college name or authorities shall not be used in publications
                        without Principal's permission.
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                <h2 class="section-title">ACADEMIC PROGRESS</h2>
                <p>
                    Students are expected to maintain steady progress. Indifference to
                    studies or poor attendance may lead to termination. Names may be
                    struck off rolls for unauthorized absence. Students with less than
                    75% attendance will not be permitted to write semester examinations.
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                    Students must follow university schedules, rules and regulations
                    regarding examination applications and payment of fees.
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                <h2 class="section-title">LIBRARY RULES</h2>
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                    The library is open to students and staff from
                    <strong>9:30 a.m.</strong> to <strong>4:30 p.m.</strong> on working
                    days. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and authorised holidays.
                    Readers are not allowed to enter with personal belongings.
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                <p>
                    Readers must maintain silence; failure will lead to disciplinary
                    action. No marks or writings are allowed on library books; date
                    labels and pockets must not be tampered with.
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                <p>
                    Each student will be issued <strong>2 tickets</strong>. A book will
                    be lent in exchange for one ticket which will be returned when the
                    book is returned. Tickets are non-transferable. Lost tickets must be
                    reported in writing; duplicate tickets are issued after a fortnight.
                    A fine of Rs. 20 is payable for lost tickets.
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                <p>
                    The normal loan period is a fortnight. Overdue fine is five paise
                    per day. Transfer and conduct certificates shall not be issued until
                    all books, tickets and dues are cleared. Books may be renewed for 30
                    days provided no other reader has applied and not more than two
                    consecutive renewals are made. For high-demand books, loan period
                    may be reduced to five days. The Librarian may recall any book at
                    any time.
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                <p>
                    Dictionaries and reference books are not lent out. Readers are
                    responsible for damage and must replace or pay four times the book
                    value if replacement is not possible.
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                <h2 class="section-title">GENERAL</h2>
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                        There shall be two advisers for each Students Council nominated by
                        the Principal from among the staff-members.
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                        The Principal shall be the patron of the respective council.
                    </li>
                    <li>
                        The council shall participate and organize functions under
                        guidance of the Principal and Staff Advisers.
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                        For further details kindly refer to the college website:
                        <a href="http://www.tac.puducherry.gov.in" target="_blank">www.tac.puducherry.gov.in</a>
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