Institutional Policies
- Consultancy Policy
- Entrepreneurship Policy
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy
- Research Policy
A Consultancy Policy defines the guidelines under which faculty and staff may offer professional consultancy services to external organizations. It outlines eligibility, approval procedures, revenue sharing, use of institutional resources, conflict-of-interest management, and compliance with ethical and legal standards. The policy ensures that consultancy activities enhance professional expertise and institutional reputation while not interfering with regular duties and responsibilities.
An Entrepreneurship Policy provides a framework to encourage innovation, startups, and commercialization of ideas within an institution. It outlines support mechanisms such as incubation, mentorship, funding assistance, industry collaboration, and intellectual property guidance for faculty, staff, and students. The policy defines roles, conflict-of-interest guidelines, revenue sharing, and leave provisions for entrepreneurial activities. Its aim is to foster a culture of innovation while ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission and regulatory standards.
An Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy outlines the guidelines for ownership, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property created within an institution. It defines rights related to patents, copyrights, trademarks, and research innovations developed by faculty, staff, or students. The policy ensures proper disclosure of inventions, fair sharing of benefits, compliance with legal requirements, and support for technology transfer. Its objective is to encourage innovation while safeguarding the institutions and creators’ interests.
A Research Policy outlines the principles and guidelines governing research activities within an institution. It ensures that all research is conducted ethically, responsibly, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The policy covers areas such as ethical approvals, protection of participants, data management, authorship and publication practices, funding transparency, intellectual property rights, and procedures to address research misconduct. Its primary aim is to promote integrity, quality, and accountability in all research endeavors.